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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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Girl Scout Troop # 45617 Compost Education

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Senior Girl Scouts from Troop # 45617 will be in our lobby to share educational information and activities, teaching you how to set up a backyard compost at home!

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Senior Girl Scouts from Troop # 45617 will be in our lobby to share educational information and activities, teaching you how to set up a backyard compost at home!

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STEAM and Stories- From Egg to Chick

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families

Families, Ages 12 and under | DROP-IN

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
Event Details:

Families, Ages 12 and under | DROP-IN

Swedish Death Cleaning

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand! This program is a repeat from April 2025, so only register if you missed it.    

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: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! This program is a repeat from April 2025, so only register if you missed it.    

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Homeschool Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Adults
Join us for a relaxed evening of connection and resources! We’ll kick things off with a quick presentation highlighting some of our favorite library resources for homeschooling families.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:
Join us for a relaxed evening of connection and resources! We’ll kick things off with a quick presentation highlighting some of our favorite library resources for homeschooling families.

Trivia Night: General Knowledge

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Bring your friends and see if you can earn the title of Library Trivia Champ!

The rules are simple:

Register here. Teams are limited to a group of 4 or fewer. Only 1 person has to register for the team. 

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 ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and see if you can earn the title of Library Trivia Champ!

The rules are simple:

Register here. Teams are limited to a group of 4 or fewer. Only 1 person has to register for the team. 

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Pokémon Club

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 3, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
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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Let Them Eat Cake!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Attention all pastry enthusiasts and dessert devotees! We’re hosting the sweetest event of the season—a cake tasting extravaganza where you’ll bring your favorite creation to share and get to taste everyone else’s delightful masterpieces.
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:
Attention all pastry enthusiasts and dessert devotees! We’re hosting the sweetest event of the season—a cake tasting extravaganza where you’ll bring your favorite creation to share and get to taste everyone else’s delightful masterpieces.
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Lego Robotics

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. Register for only one session.

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Lego Robotics

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. 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: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. Register for only one session.

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Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, May 3, 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.

Echoes of Hiroshima - A Survivor's Story

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults

Adults | REGISTER

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults | REGISTER

NPO Spotlight: Arden Shore Child and Family Services

All Day 5/4 - 5/14
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Families

The May Non Profit Spotlight is Arden Shore Child and Family Services. 

The mission of Arden Shore Child and Family Services is to rebuild children’s lives in a caring community.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The May Non Profit Spotlight is Arden Shore Child and Family Services. 

The mission of Arden Shore Child and Family Services is to rebuild children’s lives in a caring community.

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Youth Chess Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 11, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

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

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

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Teens & the Law

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to get informed as we discuss what to expect if your teen encounters the legal system, how to respond in the moment, and—most importantly—how to protect your child from consequences that could impact their record, education, and future opport

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to get informed as we discuss what to expect if your teen encounters the legal system, how to respond in the moment, and—most importantly—how to protect your child from consequences that could impact their record, education, and future opport

The Great Adult Kite Fly

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for The Great Adult Kite Fly at Geletin Park in Grayslake! Enjoy a breezy day outdoors as we fill the sky with color and creativity.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Join us for The Great Adult Kite Fly at Geletin Park in Grayslake! Enjoy a breezy day outdoors as we fill the sky with color and creativity.

Full STEAM Ahead: Star Wars Science

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Tween

Ages 6 and up | REGISTER 

Engage in some experiments themed around Star Wars. Discover how The Force(es) work. 

 

 

 

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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 6 and up | REGISTER 

Engage in some experiments themed around Star Wars. Discover how The Force(es) work. 

 

 

 

Dice Rollers: Campaign

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C 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 22, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
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.

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Teen Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
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: 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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Scent-sational Candles

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween, Teens

AGES 7-18 | REGISTER

Pour, mix, and create your very own soy candle. Registration is required, but you can join anytime within the 2-hour window. Come for the craft… leave with a little light.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

AGES 7-18 | REGISTER

Pour, mix, and create your very own soy candle. Registration is required, but you can join anytime within the 2-hour window. Come for the craft… leave with a little light.

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The Hub Open House

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Spring Candleight Concert: Jazz

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a magical evening at the Grayslake Area Public Library as we welcome Petra Nuise for a candlelight jazz concert.

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

Join us for a magical evening at the Grayslake Area Public Library as we welcome Petra Nuise for a candlelight jazz concert.

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Homeschool Field Day Funday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Get ready for a fabulous Field Day at the library!
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get ready for a fabulous Field Day at the library!
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Chess Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

DROP-IN

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

DROP-IN

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.