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From Loneliness to Connection

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Classes and Workshops, Community Event, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on April 3, 2026 @ 10:15am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hosted by the Grayslake Area Public Library and the Grayslake Senior Center

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Tween Horror Book Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Clubs and Book Discussions

Age Group:

Tween
Registration will close on April 10, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love creepy stories and spine-tingling thrills? Join for chilling reads, spooky discussions, and meet fellow fans of the frightening! Dare to join?

Register and read "Wait Till Helen Comes" by Mary Downing Hahn. 

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Learn Google: Gmail and Calendar

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Program Type:

Classes and Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn tips and tricks you can use to better utilize and customize Google apps Gmail and Calendar.

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, April 15, 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

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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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Learn Google: Gmail and Calendar

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn tips and tricks you can use to better utilize and customize Google apps Gmail and Calendar.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn tips and tricks you can use to better utilize and customize Google apps Gmail and Calendar.

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Books and Brews After Dark

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Come for a drink, stay for a chat...

April's book is Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a drink, stay for a chat...

April's book is Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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Family Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 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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BabyTales

Thursday, April 16, 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

Bedazzle A Book Cover

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens

Personalize your book and make it shine by bedazzling your favorite novel's cover. Judge away! 

Attendees should bring a book they wish to bedazzle. Other supplies provided. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize your book and make it shine by bedazzling your favorite novel's cover. Judge away! 

Attendees should bring a book they wish to bedazzle. Other supplies provided. 

GAPL at Teen Resource Fair

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Teens

SET TO SOAR - Explore resources, jobs, internships and volunteer
opportunities for teens in Lake County

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

SET TO SOAR - Explore resources, jobs, internships and volunteer
opportunities for teens in Lake County

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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Getting Started with Herbs

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Adults

Adult | REGISTER

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult | REGISTER

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Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Friends of the Library Book Drive

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Maker Faire at the College of Lake County

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults

All Ages | DROP-IN

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: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

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

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Drama in the Books- A Reader's Theater Experience

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Lights, camera, action! Join us for a super fun Reader's Theater event where YOU become the star of the show!

Here's what we'll do:

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
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:

Lights, camera, action! Join us for a super fun Reader's Theater event where YOU become the star of the show!

Here's what we'll do:

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Music and Movement

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

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.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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.

Improv 101 with the Picard Players

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Performances
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Join the Picard Player Improv group as they go over the basics of improv. Watch some scenes, learn the the techniques, and then participate in some yourself. Laughs included.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Picard Player Improv group as they go over the basics of improv. Watch some scenes, learn the the techniques, and then participate in some yourself. Laughs included.

Get ready to celebrate the 250th by creating a cute star garland

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Get ready to celebrate the 250th by creating a cute star garland

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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Earth Month in a Jar

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Earth Month by creating your very own mini terrarium! Join us at Little Bit of Me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a tiny, self-contained ecosystem using plants, moss, and decorative elements.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month by creating your very own mini terrarium! Join us at Little Bit of Me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a tiny, self-contained ecosystem using plants, moss, and decorative elements.

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Juggling Funny Stories!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families

Master storyteller Chris Fascione brings beloved literary characters to life through an enchanting blend of storytelling, mime, clowning, and juggling.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master storyteller Chris Fascione brings beloved literary characters to life through an enchanting blend of storytelling, mime, clowning, and juggling.

Dice Rollers: Campaign

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join a band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 8, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

The Hub

The Hub Open House

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

All Ages | DROP IN

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

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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Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

Saturday, April 25, 2026 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

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 

 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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