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AARP Safe Driving

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course (Apr 3 and 4). Upon completion of both courses you may be eligible to receive an...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course (Apr 3 and 4).

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AARP Safe Driving

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course (Apr 3 and 4). Upon completion of both courses you may be eligible to receive an...

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

Drivers age 55+ will refresh their driving skills and learn safety tips in this two-day course (Apr 3 and 4).

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Mini and Me: Birdhouse Build

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Families
Event Details:

It's spring, and the birds are back! They're on the hunt for the snuggest nests in town—maybe yours will be the next favorite hangout! Join us at the library for a building bonanza...

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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: 0
Event Details:

It's spring, and the birds are back! They're on the hunt for the snuggest nests in town—maybe yours will be the next favorite hangout! Join us at the library for a building bonanza!

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Library on Tap: Hamilton vs Jefferson

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Julie Strauss at Center Cut in Grayslake for an engaging presentation on the legendary rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Explore their contrasting ideas...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Join Julie Strauss at Center Cut in Grayslake for an engaging presentation on the legendary rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Explore their contrasting ideas and the lasting impact they’ve had on American history.

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Community Field Trip: Bake Share

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Event Details:

Join us at Grayslake's cozy bakery, Bakeshare, to watch Baker Michael whip up one of his delightful and mouthwatering masterpieces! After the informative demonstration, you'll get ...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at Grayslake's cozy bakery, Bakeshare, to watch Baker Michael whip up one of his delightful and mouthwatering masterpieces! After the informative demonstration, you'll get a sweet sample to enjoy.

Medicare Talk

Lunch and Learn: Medicare Talk

Monday, April 14, 2025 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 us for a lunch and learn with Tom Perrucci!Bring your brown bag lunch and listen in as Tom discusses the ins and outs of Medicare. 

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for a lunch and learn with Tom Perrucci!

Bring your brown bag lunch and listen in as Tom discusses the ins and outs of Medicare. 

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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Estate Planning 101

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an informative session on the essentials of estate planning, presented by an Ameriprise Advisors. Learn how to prevent family conflict, transfer assets efficiently, avo...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an informative session on the essentials of estate planning, presented by an Ameriprise Advisors.

Intro to American Sign Language

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of ASL and deaf culture through this engaging and educational experience led by mentor, leadership trainer, and college-level teacher Michael Bothel.  

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Learn the basics of ASL and deaf culture through this engaging and educational experience led by mentor, leadership trainer, and college-level teacher Michael Bothel.  

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Art, Culture, and Tea : A Social Delight

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Event, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults | DROP-INWarli Art is a tribal art form that originated in India's western region. Create a beginner Warli art project. Learn the rich heritage, and enjoy traditional tea, r...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Adults | DROP-IN

Warli Art is a tribal art form that originated in India's western region. Create a beginner Warli art project. Learn the rich heritage, and enjoy traditional tea, regional treats, and music.  

Climate Crisis

Climate in Crisis

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The increasing climate crisis is substantially impacting mental health, causing climate anxiety, depressive symptoms, and ecological grief. While maintaining our emotional wellness...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

The increasing climate crisis is substantially impacting mental health, causing climate anxiety, depressive symptoms, and ecological grief.

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Swedish Death Cleaning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Certified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask for an insightful and practical presentation on Swedish death cleaning, a mindful approach to downsizing and decluttering. &n...

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Certified Professional Organizer Kelly Brask for an insightful and practical presentation on Swedish death cleaning, a mindful approach to downsizing and decluttering.

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Mental Health First Aid Training

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Learners receive their ...

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Learners receive their training during a 7-hour, Instructor-led, in-person session.

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Astrology 101 with Jez Lyman

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

​Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. Presented by Jez...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

​Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. Presented by Jez Layman 

Painting with Mr. Nash

Monday, May 19, 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!

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!

LCCC Presents: Work Life Balance

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What is work/life "balance," really? In this workshop, we will explore myths surrounding the idea of "balance," what living a balanced life day-to-day look like, and the roles self...

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

What is work/life "balance," really?

Yoga and Meditation

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Friends of the Library, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Practice yoga basics, breath and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing meditation presented by certified yoga instructor, Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Chairs provided 

The Women- Story Telling By Lynn Rymarz

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room ABC at Grayslake Area Public Library District
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she brings to life the fictional Frances McGrath from Kristin Hannah’s The Women and the real-life Lynda Van Devanter from her memoir Home Before Mo...

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Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions, Performances
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she brings to life the fictional Frances McGrath from Kristin Hannah’s The Women and the real-life Lynda Van Devanter from her memoir Home Before Morning.