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Warhol Pet Portraits

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Program Type:

Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have a furry, feathery or scaly best friend that deserves to be immortalized forever as a masterpiece? Unleash the art beast and join as we turn photos of our pet friend into stencils and then color them in to make POP ART Andy would be proud of.

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Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

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

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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Spring Break Fun: Sum Fun-A Number Party

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Community Event

Age Group:

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

Families  | DROP-IN

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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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Books and Brews

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Come for a brew (coffee or tea), stay for a chat. 

April's pick is Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea), stay for a chat. 

April's pick is Fire Weather by John Vaillant

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BabyTales

Thursday, April 9, 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

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Teen Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens

Teens | DROP-IN

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

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.

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It's Electrifying

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore the hands-on fun projects while learning the basics of electronics. Learn how circuits, lights, and switches work!

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

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore the hands-on fun projects while learning the basics of electronics. Learn how circuits, lights, and switches work!

Tween Horror Book Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tween

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. 

Open
Registration Required
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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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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

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.

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.

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Repair Clinic

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Held in partnership with the Tool Library of Lake County.  

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Held in partnership with the Tool Library of Lake County.  

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Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary

Kids - Ages 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.

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, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Kids - Ages 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.

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Open Playtime

Monday, April 13, 2026 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

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 

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 

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Legal Planning for Special Needs

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Attorney Kathryn Shores, partner at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe LLP, will explain the essential elements of estate and care planning for individuals with special needs.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attorney Kathryn Shores, partner at Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe LLP, will explain the essential elements of estate and care planning for individuals with special needs.

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Global Gourmet: India

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween

Namaste, young explorers! Prepare to take a trip to India without leaving the cozy confines of the library!  You’ll have a blast discovering this colorful country's mouthwatering dishes, rich traditions, and intriguing facts.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 14, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
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:

Namaste, young explorers! Prepare to take a trip to India without leaving the cozy confines of the library!  You’ll have a blast discovering this colorful country's mouthwatering dishes, rich traditions, and intriguing facts.

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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!

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

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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. 

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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
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event

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: