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Cook the Book Club: 100 Cookies

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Register here and then ask for "100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More" at the check-out desk, or on

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for "100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More" at the check-out desk, or on

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Andertoons: Learn to Draw Robots

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Hello, carbon based life form. BEEP! Sign up for this cartoon robot drawing class with Mark Anderson of Andertoons. Human children will learn to draw automatons, robots, droids, mechs and more. WHIRR!

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, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello, carbon based life form. BEEP! Sign up for this cartoon robot drawing class with Mark Anderson of Andertoons. Human children will learn to draw automatons, robots, droids, mechs and more. WHIRR!

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An Evening with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagemen

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

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagemen

Dice Rollers: One-Shot

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

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Curling 101 with the Chicago Curling Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for the Winter Olympics right here at the library!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the Winter Olympics right here at the library!

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Speed Puzzling

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with some competitive puzzling. 

Grab a team and put your puzzling skills to the test!  

One person can register for a team of up to 4 members.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 3:09pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with some competitive puzzling. 

Grab a team and put your puzzling skills to the test!  

One person can register for a team of up to 4 members.

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Sourdough Made Simple

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about sourdough? Join Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter for a beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about sourdough? Join Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter for a beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking.

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NPO Spotlight: Our House of Hope

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event

This month's Non-Profit Spotlight is Our House of Hope. Please stop in and visit our lobby throughout the month for more information on this organization. 

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

This month's Non-Profit Spotlight is Our House of Hope. Please stop in and visit our lobby throughout the month for more information on this organization. 

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Chicago Roller Skating History

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Roll down memory lane with author and roller skating historian Marcie Hill as she shares the fascinating, 140-year story of roller skating in Chicago.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll down memory lane with author and roller skating historian Marcie Hill as she shares the fascinating, 140-year story of roller skating in Chicago.

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Open Playtime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Families

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN

Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN

Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian 

Paint a Rocket with Mr. Nash

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

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Community Field Trip: Avon Food Pantry

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

Come join us for a tour of our local food pantry!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a tour of our local food pantry!

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Chess Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

DROP-IN

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

DROP-IN

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

Project Management & AI: Tools for Productivity

Tuesday, February 3, 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 Part 2 of our project management series. Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity and support project work.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 3, 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 Part 2 of our project management series. Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity and support project work.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

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Pages of History: Lincoln in the Bardo

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Presented by Dr. Christian McWhirter, author of Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War (2012)—and several articles in publications such as Civil War Monitor and the New York Times Disunion Blog.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented by Dr. Christian McWhirter, author of Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War (2012)—and several articles in publications such as Civil War Monitor and the New York Times Disunion Blog.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, February 4, 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

Dice Rollers: Campaign

Wednesday, February 4, 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 21, 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!

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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!

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Roll On! Adult Skate Night

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Roll into a night of fun, music, and movement at Just For Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll into a night of fun, music, and movement at Just For Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 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!

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BabyTales

Thursday, February 5, 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

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Pokémon Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
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!

Friends of the Library - Book Sale

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
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Music and Movement

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

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.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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.