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Youth Chess Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A 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: Meeting Room A
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.

Crafting with Love

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 8-11 | REGISTER

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

Ages 8-11 | REGISTER

School Night Out: CCSD 46 Grades PreK-4

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

Attention families from Community Consolidated School District 46!  You and your students in grades PreK-4th Grade are invited to the library for a School Night Out!  Don't have a library card?

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

Attention families from Community Consolidated School District 46!  You and your students in grades PreK-4th Grade are invited to the library for a School Night Out!  Don't have a library card?

Crafting with Love

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

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

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

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Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

Wednesday, February 11, 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. 

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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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Love on Tap: Pour-Traits

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Grab a drink and a partner for a creative night out this Valentine's week! In this playful twist on paint-and-sip, couples will take turns sketching one another while enjoying Beer Bazaar’s amazing craft brews.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a drink and a partner for a creative night out this Valentine's week! In this playful twist on paint-and-sip, couples will take turns sketching one another while enjoying Beer Bazaar’s amazing craft brews.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 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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Books and Brews

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

February book is: The Wedding People by Allison Espach

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

February book is: The Wedding People by Allison Espach

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BabyTales

Thursday, February 12, 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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Echoes of Africa: Art & Folktales

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families

All Ages | REGISTER

Celebrate Black History Month with Storytelling, Music, and Culture.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages | REGISTER

Celebrate Black History Month with Storytelling, Music, and Culture.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

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Secrets of Survival: Animals in Winter

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary

Ages 4-8 | REGISTER

How Do Animals Survive Winter? 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 5:45pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-8 | REGISTER

How Do Animals Survive Winter? 

Full STEAM Ahead Food Science 2

Friday, February 13, 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.  

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Crafts, Cocoa and a Cop!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Valentine's Day by showing love to the Village of Grayslake Police Department!  COME for crafts, cocoa, and conversation, and SIT with comfort dog, Jake!

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day by showing love to the Village of Grayslake Police Department!  COME for crafts, cocoa, and conversation, and SIT with comfort dog, Jake!

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, February 14, 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.

Presidents' Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Presidents' Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Presidents' Day.

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NPO Spotlight: Our House of Hope

All Day 2/17 - 2/28
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. 

Beginner Sewing - Bowl Cozy

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew as bowl cozy!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew as bowl cozy!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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Soy Sauce Secrets and Dumpling Delights

Tuesday, February 17, 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

Join us on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of soy sauce and discover how this versatile sauce has been utilized in various cultures for centuries.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
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:

Join us on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of soy sauce and discover how this versatile sauce has been utilized in various cultures for centuries.

Beginner Sewing - Bowl Cozy

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew as bowl cozy!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 17, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew as bowl cozy!  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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Robotics - Ski with Dash!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 8-11 | REGISTER

The Winter Olympics come to the library with Dash robots! Program your robot to conquer skiing courses, race against the clock, overcome obstacles, and go for the gold!

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: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | REGISTER

The Winter Olympics come to the library with Dash robots! Program your robot to conquer skiing courses, race against the clock, overcome obstacles, and go for the gold!

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, February 18, 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