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Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

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Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

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Tinker Bread House Contest Kick Off!

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Grayslake Village Hall | All Ages | DROP IN During the Festival of Lights & Holiday Market (formerly known as the Tree Lighting Ceremony) stop by the Village Hall to get a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Grayslake Village Hall | All Ages | DROP IN 

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Tinkerbread House Contest!

11/30/2024 @ 9:30am to 12/14/2024 @ 9:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-OFF Age Groups:  Family - for kids 6 and under Youth - ages 7-12 Teen/Adult - ages 13 and up Craft a seasonal/holiday building using the special...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-OFF

Age Groups: 

Family - for kids 6 and under

Youth - ages 7-12

Teen/Adult - ages 13 and up

tea party

Land of Sweets Nutcracker Tea Party

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Performances, Storytimes
Age Group:
Early Elementary
Event Details:

Herr Drosselmeyer invites you to get all dressed up and join us for our Land of Sweets Nutcracker Tea Party!   Join us for tea/hot chocolate & treats, stories, hands-...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: Community Event, Performances, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Herr Drosselmeyer invites you to get all dressed up and join us for our Land of Sweets Nutcracker Tea Party!   

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

Thrifted Winter Scene

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to create winter scenes using thrifted paintings! Bring a thrifted painting to transform into a festive snowy landscape.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to create winter scenes using thrifted paintings! Bring a thrifted painting to transform into a festive snowy landscape. 

 

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Pages of History Gen X Edition: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition! In honor of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, Growing Up X, we have chos...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition!

Teen Dice Rollers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-INJoin us for an engaging story, hands-on crafting, and a nature walk. This event is tailored for school-age children (5 years and older). The stories will be long...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:30pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

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BabyTales

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-INSnuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of reading. Time for free ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

herbs

Herbology Holidays: Gift Making

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using herbs to create special scented and edible gifts is fun, inexpensive, and easy. In this program participants learn steps to craft various gifts for men and women with fresh a...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Using herbs to create special scented and edible gifts is fun, inexpensive, and easy. In this program participants learn steps to craft various gifts for men and women with fresh and dried herbs and other plant materials.

Toys For Tots Collection Ends

All Day
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

December 6 is the LAST day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.      ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

December 6 is the LAST day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.     

 

Pokémon

Pokémon Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of Pokémon! Unleash your inner trainer as you delve into lively discussions, trade coveted cards, and engage in thrilling battle...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of Pokémon! Unleash your inner trainer as you delve into lively discussions, trade coveted cards, and engage in thrilling battles with friends!

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Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Chairs provided 

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Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INExperience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and get in the holiday spi...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and get in the holiday spirit. 

 

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STEAM Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INEureka! Join us for a captivating storytime that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse yours...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Chess

Youth Chess Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melod...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

Library on Tap: Winter Legends and Folklore

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Center Cut to discuss the mysteries of winter! Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories of superstitions to cause...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Join us at Center Cut to discuss the mysteries of winter!