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Crafting with Love for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Ages 8-11 | Register Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

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

Ages 8-11 | Register

Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Crafting with Love for Thanksgiving

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Ages 8 to 11 | Register Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

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

Ages 8 to 11 | Register

Create Thanksgiving crafts that express gratitude and togetherness. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Miss Katie Sings

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join the talented Miss Katie Sings for a fun time of music and movement! Experience fingerplays, singalongs, shakers, scarves and more as you enjoy new and familiar songs root...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Adults, Families
Program Type: Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 63
Event Details:

Join the talented Miss Katie Sings for a fun time of music and movement!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothingmeditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.Bring...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, November 23, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Music and Movement

Monday, November 25, 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-INLet’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 an...

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.

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Always Write

Monday, November 25, 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: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Understanding your Past: Navigating Ancestry- Library Edition

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know you could use Ancestry.com at the Library for FREE?  Join us for this helpful webinar!  Explore your roots in just 30 minutes! Join us to learn how to get...

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

Did you know you could use Ancestry.com at the Library for FREE?  Join us for this helpful webinar! 

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library closed early for Thanksgiving Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library closed early for Thanksgiving Eve.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinker Bread House Contest Kick Off!

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Grayslake Village Hall | All Ages | DROP IN  During the Festival of Lights & Holiday Market (formerly known as the Tree Lighting Ceremony) stop by the Village Hall to get...

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

Grayslake Village Hall | All Ages | DROP IN 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tinkerbread House Contest!

11/30/2024 @ 9:30am to 12/14/2024 @ 9:00pm
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-OFF Age Groups:  Family - for kids 6 and under Youth - ages 7-12 Teen/Adult - ages 13 and up Craft a seasonal/holiday building using the special...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-OFF

Age Groups: 

Family - for kids 6 and under

Youth - ages 7-12

Teen/Adult - ages 13 and up

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pages in History Gen X Edition: Are You There God? It's Me Margaret

Tuesday, December 3, 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 have chos...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Our popular book-inspired lecture series returns, but this time as Pages of History: Gen X Edition!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.     

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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-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...

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. 

 

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/.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site

Closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, December 29, 2024 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:

Ages 4 and Up | DROP-IN Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination.  Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8...

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:

Ages 4 and Up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. 

Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library closed for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library closed for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Closed for New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 14, 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/.

Teen Job and Volunteer Fair

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Event Details:

  Join us for the Teen Job and Volunteer Fair at the library! This event is a fantastic opportunity for teens to explore job options and volunteer opportunities in our comm...

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

 

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 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/.