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Crafting with Love for Father's Day

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary
Event Details:

Design a colorful Tile coaster to celebrate Father’s Day.  A child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Design a colorful Tile coaster to celebrate Father’s Day.  A child(ren) must be accompanied by an adult.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pokémon Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 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: 13
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Kids of all ages are invited to attend this wild, ferocious event, where zookeepers will be on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play a variety of musical instruments. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Kids of all ages are invited to attend this wild, ferocious event, where zookeepers will be on hand to demonstrate and help you learn how to play a variety of musical instruments.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sensory Friendly Hour

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

At the Grayslake Library we strive to provide inclusive experiences for all individuals. People of all ages and abilities including, but not limited, to those on the autism spectru...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

At the Grayslake Library we strive to provide inclusive experiences for all individuals.

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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime in the Park

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

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! Meet at ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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! Meet at Central Park Pavilion, weather permitting; check our calendar befor

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Walk

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Parking Lot at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Begin the event at the library to create art in the Mobile Art Bus, engage with our collection of Juneteenth materials, and dance to music.  As you journey on...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Begin the event at the library to create art in the Mobile Art Bus, engage with our collection of Juneteenth materials, and dance to music.  As you journey on the Freedom Walk through Central Park, hear and

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Act it out Storytime

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Calling all drama kings and queens! Bring characters to life and act out a story with us at the library each month. Our story for June will be, We're Going on a Bear Hunt! ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Calling all drama kings and queens! Bring characters to life and act out a story with us at the library each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews After Dark

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew!  We will be meeting at Light the Lamp Brewery in beautiful downtown Grayslake Copies available for checkout, while supplies last....

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

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! 

We will be meeting at Light the Lamp Brewery in beautiful downtown Grayslake

Copies available for checkout, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing: Watermelon Table Accent Piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew this cute slice of watermelon! We will use basic quilting techniques to stitch these colorful pieces together and some hand sewing as well.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Earth Art

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a beautiful woven piece of art using materials found in nature. Nature weaving is a great activity for kids and famili...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

It’s all about the process, not the product! Come create a beautiful woven piece of art using materials found in nature.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dice Rollers

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 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 Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

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

Join a band of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Explorers

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Birth to Pre-K, Families
Event Details:

Join us for an open play time especially for our littlest patrons! Each week of the month will feature a different theme: art, parachute & bubbles, or gross motor. Why Play?...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Birth to Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Join us for an open play time especially for our littlest patrons! Each week of the month will feature a different theme: art, parachute & bubbles, or gross motor.

Why Play?

This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary
Event Details:

Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Bring a towel or yoga mat.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: Health & Wellness, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Bring a towel or yoga mat.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga and Mediation

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

GAPL at Grayslake AuthorFest

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the 2nd Annual Grayslake AuthorFest in and around the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to visit not only the library's booth, but also local authors, readers, and aspir...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Stop by the 2nd Annual Grayslake AuthorFest in and around the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to visit not only the library's booth, but also local authors, readers, and aspiring writers for talks, panel discussions, book signings, and other

Library closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District
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Branches:
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime in the Park

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

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! Meet at ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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! Meet at Central Park Pavilion, weather permitting; check our calendar befor

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Professor Mop Top Presents: The Grateful Dead

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Music historian Gregory Alexander will present on the Grateful Dead and the music that they performed but didn't write themselves. This will cover songs written by Buddy Holly, Chu...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Music historian Gregory Alexander will present on the Grateful Dead and the music that they performed but didn't write themselves. This will cover songs written by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Woodie Guthrie and many many more.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Jamboree

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Come get your jam on with this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, and motor skills through music-based activities. Explore different sound stations a...

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

Come get your jam on with this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, and motor skills through music-based activities. Explore different sound stations and learn about the science behind making music!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night! Music Edition!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 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.