Event List

Filters
Age Group
Get ready to celebrate the 250th by creating a cute star garland

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:14pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Get ready to celebrate the 250th by creating a cute star garland

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:22pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Staff Institute Day - Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

pic

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

Legos

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.

knitting

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.

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.

Teen

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.

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.

Chess

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.  

 

yoga poses

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary

Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

Join the interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 12! No prior experience is needed; wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

Join the interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 12! No prior experience is needed; wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 

Friends Spring Book Sale

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
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

Friends Spring Book Sale

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

Beginner Sewing - Denim Tote Bag

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 6:31pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

Beginner Sewing - Denim Tote Bag

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 6:35pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

photo of the author

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Closed

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library Closed

Memorial Day

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library closed for Memorial Day.

Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Closed

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library Closed

Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Closed

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library Closed

Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Closed

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library Closed

Library Closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Closed

Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

Library Closed