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Christmas Eve

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Christmas Eve.

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Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
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Closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Christmas Day.

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Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
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Closed for Christmas Day.

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Blood Drive

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Give the Gift of Life! Vitalant will be on-site to administer your blood donation during this high time of need. 16 and 17-year-olds can also donate with a signed parental consent ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Give the Gift of Life! Vitalant will be on-site to administer your blood donation during this high time of need. 16 and 17-year-olds can also donate with a signed parental consent form. 

Legos

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adul...

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

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. 

Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Noon Year's Eve

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, dancing, and more!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, dancing, and more!

New Year's Eve

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library closed for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day.

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Winter Break Fun

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Crafts and Cookies!  What more do you need on a day off of school? Join us for crafting, coloring, creating and of course, cookies! We cannot guarantee that the food/beve...

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

Crafts and Cookies!  What more do you need on a day off of school? Join us for crafting, coloring, creating and of course, cookies!

 

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Winter Break Fun

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Brrrr, it's cold outside.  Come to the library and get STEAMy.  Bring out your inner engineer, builder, architect or programmer.  

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

Brrrr, it's cold outside.  Come to the library and get STEAMy.  Bring out your inner engineer, builder, architect or programmer.  

Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
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: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 

Game and Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

New Year! New Games!  New Puzzles! Drop off your gently used puzzles and games beginning December 16 -January 3 at the Adult Service desk.  You will receive a ticket...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

New Year! New Games!  New Puzzles! 

Chess

Youth Chess Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 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: 20
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.

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Paint the Northern Lights

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Join in the creation of an oil pastel work of art and discover the northern lights. Guided by educator, Sue Funk. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join in the creation of an oil pastel work of art and discover the northern lights. Guided by educator, Sue Funk. 

New Year, New Language with Mango

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your new language resolutions with Mango Languages! With over 70 world languages to choose from, Mango gives you the confidence to take your career t...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Start your new language resolutions with Mango Languages! With over 70 world languages to choose from, Mango gives you the confidence to take your career to the next level, plan the trip of your dreams, or get in touch wit

Teen Dice Rollers

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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: 8
Event Details:

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

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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: 2
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 8, 2025 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: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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, January 9, 2025 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, January 9, 2025 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

Teen

Teen Time

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-IN Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study. We cannot guarantee that the food/beverages...

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

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study.