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Mindful Aging

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Tracy Williams, a Nutrition and Dietetics graduate from Dominican University, for a discussion on preventing dementia through healthy lifestyle choices. With 6.9 million Ameri...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Tracy Williams, a Nutrition and Dietetics graduate from Dominican University, for a discussion on preventing dementia through healthy lifestyle choices. With 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, Ms.

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Full STEAM Ahead

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mr. Nash will present a fun, hands-on learning activity. 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mr. Nash will present a fun, hands-on learning activity.

 

Dice Rollers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 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!

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 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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Books and Brews

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat!  This month: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin It’s 1965 and teenage Frances Adams is at an English coun...

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

Join us a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

This month: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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BabyTales

Thursday, January 16, 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

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Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 5-10 Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Registration is not required. Bring a towel or yoga mat.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 5-10

Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Registration is not required.

Bring a towel or yoga mat.

Art with Flair

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! 

Fringe Flamingo!

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as app...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as applique, fringe, and freestanding lace.

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Maddox's Tailgate Cuisine

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon with Chef Susan Maddox as she demonstrates exciting new recipes to liven up your Super Bowl tailgating gathering with family and friends! Tastings will be includ...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon with Chef Susan Maddox as she demonstrates exciting new recipes to liven up your Super Bowl tailgating gathering with family and friends! Tastings will be included.

 

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Open Playtime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-INJoin 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 ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, 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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Popcorn Madness

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate National Popcorn Day by using the snack in a variety of ways and trying some different flavors. We cannot guarantee that the food/beverages available during the...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Celebrate National Popcorn Day by using the snack in a variety of ways and trying some different flavors.

 

Sew a simple mug rug and keep your tea or coffee warm!

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records Welcome to The Listening Party, where music enthusiasts unite monthly for a captivating musical journey at Andy's Records. Immerse yourse...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

A Dungeons & Dragons Mystery

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No ex...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No experience required. Characters will be provided.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 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!

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Books and Brews After Dark

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat! This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen PerrinIt’s 1965 and teenage Frances Adams is at an English country fair with h...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 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 23, 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

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate wit...

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

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 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:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host. Buteau published her first book in 2020, a collection of personal essays title...

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:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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Zoom Programs

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

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate wit...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.