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Laser Cutting Project - Leather Keychain

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Maker Faire

GAPL at the CLC Maker Faire

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Visit our booth at CLC's Maker Faire, the family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, to see what we're making and say hello!

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The Hub

The Hub Open House

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INJoin us for an open house at The Hub, the library's creative maker space! Whether you are a curious first-timer or an experienced creator, this is your chance to ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

Make yourself a washable and reusable duster head!

Beginner Sewing - Reusable Duster

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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
Event Details:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!  A Hub liability waiver...

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: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!

Make yourself a washable and reusable duster head!

Beginner Sewing - Reusable Duster

Tuesday, April 15, 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:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!  A Hub liability waiver...

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: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to sew and go green by making a reusable and washable duster!   These can be used over and over again...a great project for Earth Month!

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Coding Club

Thursday, April 17, 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:

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-IN Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.Brin...

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

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-IN 

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.

The Hub

The Hub Open House

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INJoin us for an open house at The Hub, the library's creative maker space! Whether you are a curious first-timer or an experienced creator, this is your chance to ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

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STEAM and Stories

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Families, Ages 5-12 | DROP-INEureka! Join us for a captivating program that brings STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics to life. Immerse yourself in a wor...

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, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

The Hub

The Hub Open House

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Tween, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-INJoin us for an open house at The Hub, the library's creative maker space! Whether you are a curious first-timer or an experienced creator, this is your chance to ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

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Sensory Shenanigans

Saturday, April 26, 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.

Crafting with Love for Mother's Day

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.Register for only one session.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.

Register for only one session.

Laser Cutting Project - Acrylic Necklace

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's Epilog laser cutter to make a fun design you can take home!

Crafting with Love for Mother's Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.Register for only one session.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.

Register for only one session.

Crafting with Love for Mother's Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hub at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Early Elementary
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.Register for only one session.

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Early Elementary
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day! Design and create a personalized gift using a laser cutter, in the Maker Space.

Register for only one session.

Full STEAM Ahead

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
STEAM / Maker
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Mr. Nash will present a fun, hands-on learning activity. Dress for mess 

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mr. Nash will present a fun, hands-on learning activity. Dress for mess

 

Ocean Shore Bookmarks

Beginner Sewing - Ocean Shore Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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
Event Details:

We will be making Ocean Shore Bookmarks...One for you, and share the rest with friends!  A Hub liability waiver will need to be signed - patrons under 18 need to have a parent...

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: 0
Event Details:

We will be making Ocean Shore Bookmarks...One for you, and share the rest with friends!

Ocean Shore Bookmarks

Beginner Sewing - Ocean Shore Bookmarks

Tuesday, May 20, 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:

We will be making Ocean Shore Bookmarks...One for you, and share the rest with friends!  A Hub liability waiver will need to be signed - patrons under 18 need to have a parent...

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: 0
Event Details:

We will be making Ocean Shore Bookmarks...One for you, and share the rest with friends!

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Coding Club

Thursday, May 22, 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:

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-INJoin the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.Bring your...

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

 Ages 8-13 | DROP-IN

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Prior coding experience is optional.