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Popcorn Madness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate National Popcorn Day by using the snack in a variety of ways and trying some different flavors. We cannot guarantee that the food/beverages available during the...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Celebrate National Popcorn Day by using the snack in a variety of ways and trying some different flavors.

 

Sew a simple mug rug and keep your tea or coffee warm!

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Mug Rug

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records Welcome to The Listening Party, where music enthusiasts unite monthly for a captivating musical journey at Andy's Records. Immerse yourse...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

A Dungeons & Dragons Mystery

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No ex...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No experience required. Characters will be provided.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 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!

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Books and Brews After Dark

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat!  This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin It’s 1965 and teenage Frances Adams is at an English country fai...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 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 23, 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

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate wit...

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

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essays title...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate wit...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-10 | DROP-INCome and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and expl...

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

Ages 0-10 | DROP-IN

Come and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and explore.

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The Gen X Games

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Welcome to The Gen X Games! Join us at The Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum at 11 AM, when video game historian Carly Kocurek will kick off this event with a presentation on th...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Welcome to The Gen X Games!

Legos

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, January 26, 2025 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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Music and Movement

Monday, January 27, 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, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INLet’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week an...

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

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

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Post Election Update with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grayslake Area Public Library is happy to join The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Schaumburg Library as a partner to host the Civic Awareness Series.  Thi...

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

Grayslake Area Public Library is happy to join The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Schaumburg Library as a partner to host the Civic Awareness Series.  This is a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engag

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Cook The Book Club Potluck: Taco Tuesday

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for the book The Taco Tuesday Cookbook at the check-out desk or check it out digitally on Hoopla. Select a recipe to prepare and bring it to share w...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for the book The Taco Tuesday Cookbook at the check-out desk or check it out digitally on Hoopla. 

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Family Read Night

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN Join us for a fun family night focused on literacy! Get cozy with your loved ones and share your enthusiasm for reading. The event will f...

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

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Join us for a fun family night focused on literacy! Get cozy with your loved ones and share your enthusiasm for reading. The event will feature:

Laser Cutting Project - Leather Keychain

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's laser cutter and go home with a small project!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's laser cutter and go home with a small project!

Coding Club

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13 Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required. Bring your devi...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required.

Explore Your Library - Homeschooling Resources

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how the Grayslake Area Public Library can support your homeschooling journey! Explore a variety of collections, Services, and educational programs designed to enrich your cur...

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

Learn how the Grayslake Area Public Library can support your homeschooling journey! Explore a variety of collections, Services, and educational programs designed to enrich your curriculum.

NPO Spotlight: Keeping Families Covered

02/01/2025 @ 9:30am to 02/28/2025 @ 9:00pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Our Winter Non Profit Spotlight is : Keeping Families Covered Keeping Families Covered is a 501c3 organization that provides free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence prod...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Our Winter Non Profit Spotlight is : Keeping Families Covered

Yoga

Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

Saturday, February 1, 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