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Beginner Sewing - Easy Zipper Pouch

Tuesday, February 18, 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:

Everyone needs zipper pouches to stay organized - why not make your own?  Learn to use the Hub sewing machines and stitch a cute zipper pouch.  A Hub liability waiver wil...

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: 3
Event Details:

Everyone needs zipper pouches to stay organized - why not make your own?  Learn to use the Hub sewing machines and stitch a cute zipper pouch.  A Hub liability waiver will need to be signed - patrons under 18 need to have a parent sign a

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The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

Tuesday, February 18, 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: 20
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

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StoryQuest

Wednesday, February 19, 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

Dice Rollers

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

Registration
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, February 19, 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!

Best Practices for Your Job Search: Overcoming Job Loss

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Job loss is a top ten life stressor. So, how do you rebound and organize your job search strategy? Learn from Anita Jenke, Executive Director of Career Transitions about her ?go-to...

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

Job loss is a top ten life stressor. So, how do you rebound and organize your job search strategy? Learn from Anita Jenke, Executive Director of Career Transitions about her ?go-to? resources. R

 

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Best known for her novel The Joy Luck Club, which was adapted into a 1993 film, ...

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

Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 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, February 20, 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 for a coffee (or tea!) and stay for a chat!  First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston  Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 

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BabyTales

Thursday, February 20, 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

Coding Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary, Tween
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13 Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required. Bring your devi...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required.

Intro to Finance & Investing for Teens

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic principles of investing to secure your financial future. Make your money work for you presented by Joe Velez from JPV Financial.  Securities and ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic principles of investing to secure your financial future. Make your money work for you presented by Joe Velez from JPV Financial. 

 

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

Friday, February 21, 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...

Registration
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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Snowy Seedlings

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Find out what plants do during their long winter rest! Join a Master Gardener to learn why the snow and cold are some of native plants' favorite kinds of weather and how they use t...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Find out what plants do during their long winter rest! Join a Master Gardener to learn why the snow and cold are some of native plants' favorite kinds of weather and how they use the winter season to prepare for their spring showcase.

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, February 22, 2025 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
Event Details:

Ages 0-10 | DROP-INCome 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 expl...

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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Lego Club Sundays

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up | DROP-IN Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination.  Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8...

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
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. 

Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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All Day
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
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Music and Movement

Monday, February 24, 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, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-INLet’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week an...

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

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

Painting with Mr. Nash

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

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

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

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All Day
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC

GMS Family Read Night

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Event Details:

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
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The Culture of Hip Hop

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us and Professor Courtney Joseph at Andy's Records for an insightful discussion on the culture of Hip Hop. How did a cultural phenomenon that originated in the Bronx by B...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us and Professor Courtney Joseph at Andy's Records for an insightful discussion on the culture of Hip Hop. How did a cultural phenomenon that originated in the Bronx by Black and Brown youth become a global movement?

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Trivia Night Mystery Edition!

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 h...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. 

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 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/.