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Pokémon Walk

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!

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

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!

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Minni and Me Craft

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
Event Details:

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling whi...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling while grownups fashion a first-day-of-school chalkboard sign.

Dungeon Master Workshop

Wednesday, July 31, 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: 18
Event Details:

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

Music Therapy for Children

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs. The session will describe how ...

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

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs.

CraftED

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous! We will be crafting a picture book-themed wreath and learning about al...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous!

The Radio Rewind Show

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of o...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of old-time radio with live sound effects and music.

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Hindi Storytime with The Language Labs

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft. Come travel with us! Why Storty...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft. Come travel with us!

Why Stortytime?

Teen Dice Rollers

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

Jazz from Planet Flippo Trio

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Front Lawn at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day. Don't miss out on this special music...

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

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day.

Library closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Grove

Fishing Featuring: The Lake County Forest Preserve

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Venture with us to Independence Grove for a fishing event with Lake County Forest Preserve. All supplies provided; kids must be accompanied by an adult.     ...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Venture with us to Independence Grove for a fishing event with Lake County Forest Preserve.

All supplies provided; kids must be accompanied by an adult.  

 

Chess

Youth Chess Club

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melod...

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: 20
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

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Storytime with a Teacher

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Adults
Event Details:

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story. Afterward, caregivers can get their first-day questions answered i...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story.

Chess

Chess Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.  

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

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, postu...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, posture, and independent self-care skills.

Poke

Pokémon Club

Friday, August 9, 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: 20
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!

Library closed

All Day
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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/.

GAPL at the Farmer's Market

Wednesday, August 14, 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!  

Laser Cutting Project: Leather Keychains

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Books and Brews

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Clubs and Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for some coffee or tea and stay for a chat! August Book Pick:  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's o...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for some coffee or tea and stay for a chat!

August Book Pick: 

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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Coding Club

Thursday, August 15, 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. 

 

Yoga

Yoga and Mediation

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC 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: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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GAPL at Grayslake Summer Days Parade

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Coming to the Summer Days Parade?  Watch for the GAPL staff representing The Outsiders by SE Hinton.  

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

Coming to the Summer Days Parade?  Watch for the GAPL staff representing The Outsiders by SE Hinton.