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PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 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 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: 3
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, December 4, 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: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

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Herbology Holidays: Gift Making

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using herbs to create special scented and edible gifts is fun, inexpensive, and easy. In this program participants learn steps to craft various gifts for men and women with fresh a...

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

Using herbs to create special scented and edible gifts is fun, inexpensive, and easy. In this program participants learn steps to craft various gifts for men and women with fresh and dried herbs and other plant materials.

Toys For Tots Collection Ends

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:

December 6 is the LAST day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.      ...

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:

December 6 is the LAST day to drop off new and unwrapped toys/books to the local Toys for Tots campaign.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.     

 

Pokémon

Pokémon Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
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 battle...

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: 9
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!

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Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Chairs provided 

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Charlie Brown Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INExperience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and get in the holiday spi...

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, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

Experience a bit of nostalgia as The Chris White Trio performs Vince Guaraldi’s complete A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and get in the holiday spirit. 

 

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STEAM Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INEureka! Join us for a captivating storytime that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse yours...

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

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Chess

Youth Chess Club

Monday, December 9, 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: 4
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.

Library on Tap: Winter Legends and Folklore

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Center Cut to discuss the mysteries of winter! Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories of superstitions to cause...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Join us at Center Cut to discuss the mysteries of winter! 

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

 

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated fo...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M.

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Zoom Programs

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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room BC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Event Details:

Monthly Library Board Meeting. Find the agenda here: https://www.grayslake.info/board-of-trustees/.

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

Monthly Library Board Meeting.

Find the agenda here: https://www.grayslake.info/board-of-trustees/.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 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-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, December 12, 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:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INFull of fun stories, lively songs, and plenty of silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a ...

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, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for coffee (or tea!) and stay for a chat!We are starting off with a classic Mystery for winter!  Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieIf you haven't read t...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for coffee (or tea!) and stay for a chat!

We are starting off with a classic Mystery for winter!  Book: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

If you haven't read this classic, now is the time! 

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BabyTales

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-INSnuggle, 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 free ...

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

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Coding Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13 Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required. Bring your dev...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required.

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Craft a Parol: A Filipino Tradition

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant Filipino tradition of making Parols, the iconic star-shaped lanterns of Christmas!Families are encouraged to work together, and each group will receive suppli...

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: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant Filipino tradition of making Parols, the iconic star-shaped lanterns of Christmas!

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Cookie Wonderland

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a cookie exchange and storytime. Bring your favorite cookies to share and immerse yourself in the world of holiday treats from different cultures. After t...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with a cookie exchange and storytime. Bring your favorite cookies to share and immerse yourself in the world of holiday treats from different cultures.

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Open Playtime

Monday, December 16, 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-INJoin 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 ...

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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Wrap it up! Gift Wrapping

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get your holiday gifts wrapped and ready at the library! Whether you love DIY wrapping or need some extra help, we’ve got you covered. Bring your gifts, and we’ll provide all the m...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get your holiday gifts wrapped and ready at the library! Whether you love DIY wrapping or need some extra help, we’ve got you covered. Bring your gifts, and we’ll provide all the materials—paper, ribbons, tags, and more.