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Coding Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Explore the language of the future; learn to code! Bring your own Chromebook or laptop. No specific system requirements are needed; any recent model will work.   

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Explore the language of the future; learn to code! Bring your own Chromebook or laptop. No specific system requirements are needed; any recent model will work. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Chess on the Lawn

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Enjoy the day and friendly competition with the king of all board games. From chess master to beginner - everyone is welcome to join.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Enjoy the day and friendly competition with the king of all board games. From chess master to beginner - everyone is welcome to join.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sensory Friendly Hour

Saturday, July 20, 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.

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

Flutter Study

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Learn what makes butterflies and moths different and how these winged wonders survive by tricking predators as you fly through a series of activities using preserved specimens. For...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Learn what makes butterflies and moths different and how these winged wonders survive by tricking predators as you fly through a series of activities using preserved specimens. For the finale, experience metamorphosis first-hand!

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This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
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Storytime in the Park

Monday, July 22, 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 "Adults" group.

How to Save on Utilities

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join CUB for a presentation on energy savings. Learn about consumer protections, the latest Illinois policies and how they will impact you, and how to decode your gas and electric ...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join CUB for a presentation on energy savings. Learn about consumer protections, the latest Illinois policies and how they will impact you, and how to decode your gas and electric bills.

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

Always Write

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Tween, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Monday, July 22, 2024 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.

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

Act it out Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 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 July will be, The Three Little Pigs! First...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records Welcome to The Listening Party, where music enthusiasts come together each month for a captivating musical journey at Andy's Records. Immer...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews After Dark

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
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 at check out  July Pick: The Woman ...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 at check out 

July Pick: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

GAPL at the Farmer's Market

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Head over to the Grayslake Farmer's Market to stop by our tent to say hello!  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Head over to the Grayslake Farmer's Market to stop by our tent to say hello!  

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

Chess Beginners Workshop

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Tween
Event Details:

Are you new to the game of chess? Join us as we go over all the pieces, rules, and basic  strategies. Keep in mind this is for beginners and we won't be playing many games....

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: 14
Event Details:

Are you new to the game of chess? Join us as we go over all the pieces, rules, and basic 

strategies. Keep in mind this is for beginners and we won't be playing many games.

 

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

Dungeon Master Workshop

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop! Learn the importance of a session 0, how to keep...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop!

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 at the Market

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the Grayslake Farmer's Market in front of the hearth in the Plaza for our usual fun stories, lively songs, and silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' ea...

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

Join us at the Grayslake Farmer's Market in front of the hearth in the Plaza for our usual fun stories, lively songs, and 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, July 25, 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 "Tween" group.

Musical Robotics with Dash

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween
Event Details:

Work with your partners to create your own music with Dash robot. Registration is required.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Work with your partners to create your own music with Dash robot. Registration is required.

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

Upcycled Cinderella by Bright Star Theatre

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Families
Event Details:

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and ph...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Families
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and physical comedy.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Cyanotype Fun in the Sun!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required. This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rain...

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

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required.

This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rainy weather.

 

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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.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over. We’ll sing songs, play games, and of course, enjoy some snacks too!  W...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Candlelight Concert with Yulya Grantova

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

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

C is for Caterpillars

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Event Details:

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one,...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one, and creating a colorful caterpillar craft together.