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A Journey Back: A VR Experience

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Stories from a Veteran

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring questions, friends, and yourself to hear stories of the conflicts these veterans experienced.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Bring questions, friends, and yourself to hear stories of the conflicts these veterans experienced.

 

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Music and Movement

Monday, October 28, 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, Tween, Families
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 wee...

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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Always Write

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  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:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

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Cook The Book Club Potluck: Let's Eat!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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 just ask for the book Let's Eat at the check-out desk.  Select a recipe to prepare and bring it to share with other foodies at the potluck.  ...

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: 3
Event Details:

Register here and then just ask for the book Let's Eat at the check-out desk. 

Select a recipe to prepare and bring it to share with other foodies at the potluck.

 

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Pages in History Gen X Edition: Bright Lights, Big City

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

  Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition! In honor of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, Growing Up X, we...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

 

Autumn Birdhouse

Art with Flair

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint an autumn scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! A $5.00 materials fee is due upon registration.

Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint an autumn scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! A $5.00 materials fee is due upon registration.

Staff Institute Day - Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

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Brush Calligraphy: Basics

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

15+ Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Instructor Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design will teach participants how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes...

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

15+

Revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Instructor Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design will teach participants how to write with a brush pen by practicing basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet. 

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Lego Remembered

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

See some Lego memorabilia and learn how the Lego company has evolved into the biggest toy company in the world since its origin in Denmark over 90 years ago.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

See some Lego memorabilia and learn how the Lego company has evolved into the biggest toy company in the world since its origin in Denmark over 90 years ago.

 

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All Day
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Event Details:

Elections

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Event Details:

Elections

Toys For Tots Collection Begins

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

November 4 is the first day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.  Toys can be d...

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

November 4 is the first day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.  Toys can be dropped off until December 6.  

 

Chess

Youth Chess Club

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melod...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

Elections

All Day
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Event Details:

Government Elections

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Event Details:

Government Elections

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

7th Grade & Up | REGISTER Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.  

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

7th Grade & Up | REGISTER

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN Join us for an engaging story, hands-on crafting, and a nature walk. This event is tailored for school-age children (5 years and older). The stories will be ...

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

Teen Dice Rollers

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign!

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 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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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:30pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a welcoming setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute reading ses...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, November 7, 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!