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Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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-IN Full of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develo...

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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Family Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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
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 develo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
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 Brew

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat!  October's selection: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch  Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the kid...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

October's selection: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 

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BabyTales

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN Snuggle, 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 f...

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

Coding is a super power

Coding Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional. Bring your device; any recent C...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

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Diwali - The Festival of Lights

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages | Drop In Welcome to the immersive Diwali celebration!  Wear traditional attire such as sarees, lehengas, and kurtas (optional), decorate diyas, create Rangoli, ap...

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

All Ages | Drop In

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Spooky Crafting

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Ages 4-10 | DROP-IN Drop-in and create some SPOOk-tacular art to prepare for Halloween! Why Craft? Engaging in crafting activities is highly beneficial for kids. It enhanc...

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

Ages 4-10 | DROP-IN

Drop-in and create some SPOOk-tacular art to prepare for Halloween!

Why Craft?

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AARP Safe Driving

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course (Oct 21 and 22). Upon completion of both courses you may be eligible t...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

 

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Open Playtime

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Families
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...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, 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 

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Bats at the Library

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Ages 3-10 | DROP-IN “Can it be true? Oh, can it be? Yes! – Bat Night at the library!” Enjoy a variety of bat themed activities: including crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt. Fl...

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

Ages 3-10 | DROP-IN

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Gardening Can Be Murder

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery.  Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gar...

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

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery.  Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener, and avid mystery reader, in exploring the many ways in which

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Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as app...

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

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as applique, fringe, and freestanding lace.

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The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
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 yo...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

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Teen Domestic Violence with A Safe Place

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a teen dating violence prevention program designed for teens. This engaging lesson educates teens about different forms of abuse-physical and verbal as well as learn ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a teen dating violence prevention program designed for teens. This engaging lesson educates teens about different forms of abuse-physical and verbal as well as learn how to recognize warning signs.

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Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Event Details:

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

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Zoom Programs

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

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Halloween Parade

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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:

Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library.

Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child.

A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN On behalf of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education,  this engaging and immersive educational experience uses cutting-edge technology to engage bo...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Ages 12+ | DROP-IN

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Books and Brews After Dark

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! This month's book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch  Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the kidnapper knocks him unc...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew!

This month's book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 

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Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 24, 2024 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:

Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library. Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Books, giggles, and treats, oh my! Stories and a trick-or-treat costume parade throughout the library.

Register for only one session, parent or guardian must remain with child.

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BabyTales

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Halloween style, baby can come in costume! Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your little one as we share rhymes, songs, and stories to foster language development and a love of rea...

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

Halloween style, baby can come in costume!

GAPL at Pumpkin Fest in Central Park

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Central Park at the Grayslake Park District's Annual Pumpkin Fest!  Play Plinko for small prizes, get or renew a library card, learn about library programs and enjoy t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Stop by Central Park at the Grayslake Park District's Annual Pumpkin Fest!  Play Plinko for small prizes, get or renew a library card, learn about library programs and enjoy the library out in the community.

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, October 26, 2024 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-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 ...

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.