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Paint the Northern Lights

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Join in the creation of an oil pastel work of art and discover the northern lights. Guided by educator, Sue Funk. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join in the creation of an oil pastel work of art and discover the northern lights. Guided by educator, Sue Funk. 

New Year, New Language with Mango

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Start your new language resolutions with Mango Languages! With over 70 world languages to choose from, Mango gives you the confidence to take your career t...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:

Start your new language resolutions with Mango Languages! With over 70 world languages to choose from, Mango gives you the confidence to take your career to the next level, plan the trip of your dreams, or get in touch wit

Teen Dice Rollers

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, January 8, 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

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 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!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:30pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

Paws for Reading! Unleash the joy of reading with a furry friend! Boost your literacy skills and confidence in a judgement free setting. Reserve your spot for a 15-minute readin...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 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!

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BabyTales

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
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: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Teen

Teen Time

Thursday, January 9, 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-IN Hang 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...

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.

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the pod...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Pokémon

Pokémon Club

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
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 battle...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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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Murder at the Library

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lobby/Kent's Place at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Who dun it? Dress up and join us for a night of murder and mystery at the library.   

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Who dun it? Dress up and join us for a night of murder and mystery at the library. 

 

Sound Bathing

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Not sleeping well? Come lay back and enjoy soothing vibrations wash over you.  Feel your stress melt away as Brittney uses her crystal singing bowls and chim...

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

Feeling stressed? Not sleeping well? Come lay back and enjoy soothing vibrations wash over you.  Feel your stress melt away as Brittney uses her crystal singing bowls and chimes to help you ease into an immersive sound bath meditation.

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Minni and Me Laughing Yoga

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

What's so funny? Come kick-off the new year with a smile and join instructor, Debbie Friend, as she leads you through a laughing yoga session. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvinated...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

What's so funny? Come kick-off the new year with a smile and join instructor, Debbie Friend, as she leads you through a laughing yoga session. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvinated!

 

Why Laugh?

Filipino Christmas & New Year's Superstitions

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Discover fascinating Filipino superstitions surrounding Christmas and New Year's! In this fun and interactive session with Zee Lacson, learn about the traditions and age-old belief...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Discover fascinating Filipino superstitions surrounding Christmas and New Year's! In this fun and interactive session with Zee Lacson, learn about the traditions and age-old beliefs that promise luck, prosperity, and joy for the year ahead.

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STEAM Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INEureka! Join us for a captivating storytime that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse yours...

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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

knitting

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  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:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

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Community Field Trip: Grayslake Police Department

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grayslake police station, where you'll get to explore the inner workings of our local superheroes' headquarters and learn about the effo...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grayslake police station, where you'll get to explore the inner workings of our local superheroes' headquarters and learn about the efforts that go into ensuring the safety of our community.

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

7th Grade & Up | REGISTERPlay unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

7th Grade & Up | REGISTER

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

The Allure of True Crime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Amanda Vicary, psychology professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, will discuss her research on true crime, including why people (especially women!) like it. She'll als...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Amanda Vicary, psychology professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, will discuss her research on true crime, including why people (especially women!) like it.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

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/.