Event List

Filters
Age Group

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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/.

cover of the book

Pages of History: The House on Mango Street

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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!   Three different presenters will take participants beyond the book to discuss the history of when each book was writte...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

Picture

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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!

Laser Cutting Project - Leather Keychain

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Picture

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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!

Picture

BabyTales

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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-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: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Teen

Teen Time

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-INHang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study.We cannot guarantee that the food/beverages availab...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study.

ILP Alexis Nelson GAPL

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hidin...

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

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account

GAPL at the CLC Maker Faire

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

Friends of the Library Book Drive

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Parking Lot at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

To collect items for our Big Book Sale in May, in order to raise money to help the Library.

The library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individual(s) or organization(s).
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Purpose of Meeting

To collect items for our Big Book Sale in May, in order to raise money to help the Library.

Legos

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Kids / 4 and up | DROP-INBuild whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you.  Children under 6 must be accompanied...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Event Details:

Kids / 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

 Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Picture

Open Playtime

Monday, April 14, 2025 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
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, 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 

The Hub

The Hub Open House

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INJoin us for an open house at The Hub, the library's creative maker space! Whether you are a curious first-timer or an experienced creator, this is your chance to ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

medicare

Lunch and Learn: Medicare Talk

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a lunch and learn with Tom Perrucci!Bring your brown bag lunch and listen in as Tom discusses the ins and outs of Medicare. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a lunch and learn with Tom Perrucci!

Bring your brown bag lunch and listen in as Tom discusses the ins and outs of Medicare. 

Make yourself a washable and reusable duster head!

Beginner Sewing - Reusable Duster

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!  A Hub liability waiver...

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

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!

Make yourself a washable and reusable duster head!

Beginner Sewing - Reusable Duster

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!  A Hub liability waiver...

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

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!

Picture

StoryQuest

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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-INJoin 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 long...

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 - Group B

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Please sign up for either Group A or Group B to ensure everyone gets a chance to play. Signing up for the March session auto...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Please sign up for either Group A or Group B to ensure everyone gets a chance to play. Signing up for the March session automatically signs you up for April and May.

Picture

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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!

ep

Estate Planning 101

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an informative session on the essentials of estate planning, presented by an Ameriprise Advisors. Learn how to prevent family conflict, transfer assets efficiently, avo...

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

Join us for an informative session on the essentials of estate planning, presented by an Ameriprise Advisors.

Picture

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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!

art

Books and Brews

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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:

Join us for coffee (or tea), stay for a chat! April's Pick is: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael FinkelStéphane Bréitwieser is t...

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: 6
Event Details:

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

April's Pick is: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

Picture

BabyTales

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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-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: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

image of Kids coding

Coding Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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:

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-IN Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.Brin...

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

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-IN 

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