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Charging Your Worth with Confidence

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join Chelsie Tamms, the designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, in identifying the ways to only say yes to the best (and biggest opportunities) while also staying profitable. Hosted by the Indian Trails Public Library.

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

Join Chelsie Tamms, the designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, in identifying the ways to only say yes to the best (and biggest opportunities) while also staying profitable. Hosted by the Indian Trails Public Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

Join the interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 12! No prior experience is needed, wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

Join the interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 12! No prior experience is needed, wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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

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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create with Canva

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of the graphic design platform Canva.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the graphic design platform Canva.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books and Brews After Dark

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Come for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on January 14, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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

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!

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

BabyTales

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

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

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Lego Robotics

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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The Snow Show with Dave Herzog

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

Enjoy an afternoon with a marionette variety show, performed by master puppeteer Dave Herzog.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon with a marionette variety show, performed by master puppeteer Dave Herzog.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

MLK Day of Service with GCHS Key Club

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

Together with Grayslake Central High School's Key Club, we will offer a variety of service activities and crafts to honor Dr. King, who lived a life dedicated to a higher purpose, using service as a means to change lives and inspire others.

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

Together with Grayslake Central High School's Key Club, we will offer a variety of service activities and crafts to honor Dr. King, who lived a life dedicated to a higher purpose, using service as a means to change lives and inspire others.

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  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:

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Skin Care 102 with Rosie Dow

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn about Skin Care, how to identify your skin type, facial massage, and Make-up with a highlight on Ancient Self-care Techniques from Licensed Esthetician, Make-Up Artist & Nutritional Coach Rosie Dow.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Skin Care, how to identify your skin type, facial massage, and Make-up with a highlight on Ancient Self-care Techniques from Licensed Esthetician, Make-Up Artist & Nutritional Coach Rosie Dow.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group

StoryQuest

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dice Rollers: Campaign

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join a party of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a party of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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

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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Gauntlet at Beer Bazaar

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Pints in hand, pieces on the table—are you ready for the Puzzle Gauntlet? Join us at Beer Bazaar for this 500-piece puzzle tournament where up to eight teams (four players max) will race to finish identical puzzles.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pints in hand, pieces on the table—are you ready for the Puzzle Gauntlet? Join us at Beer Bazaar for this 500-piece puzzle tournament where up to eight teams (four players max) will race to finish identical puzzles.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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

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!

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Families" group

BabyTales

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Mini-Workshop Day

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

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Mini-Workshop Day

This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time: Beads & Perlers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study. This month's craft focus will be making things with beads. 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
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. This month's craft focus will be making things with beads. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Project Management for Beginners

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Join PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg for an introductory session on project management. Learn the basics of Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid approaches, key team roles, and essential tools.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg for an introductory session on project management. Learn the basics of Traditional, Agile, and Hybrid approaches, key team roles, and essential tools.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tween" group

Full STEAM Ahead: Food Science

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

Ages 6 and up | REGISTER 

Engage in some experiments involving food. Discover the quirky, odd, amazing, and delicious truths about foods and snacks we love to eat.  

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up | REGISTER 

Engage in some experiments involving food. Discover the quirky, odd, amazing, and delicious truths about foods and snacks we love to eat.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.