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Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

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

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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: 31
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JAN 21 @ 7PM

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Zoom Programs

Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Dungeons & Dragons Mystery

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No experience required. Characters will be provided.

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

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

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 "Adults" group.

Books and Brews After Dark

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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.
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Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

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

BabyTales

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

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 "Families" group.

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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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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Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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Zoom Programs

Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

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.

Sensory Shenanigans

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
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.

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

The Gen X Games

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Welcome to The Gen X Games!

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.

Lego Club Sundays

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Event Details:

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

 Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.
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Music and Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Let’s boogie! Singing is a fun and easy way for young children to learn about language. Enjoy singing and dancing with new songs each week and some old favorites.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Grayslake Area Public Library is happy to join The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Schaumburg Library as a partner to host the Civic Awareness Series.  This is a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engag

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

Cook The Book Club Potluck: Taco Tuesday

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for the book The Taco Tuesday Cookbook at the check-out desk or check it out digitally on Hoopla

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 "Families" group.

Family Read Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

Join us for a fun family night focused on literacy! Get cozy with your loved ones and share your enthusiasm for reading. The event will feature:

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

Laser Cutting Project - Leather Keychain

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use the library's laser cutter and go home with a small project!

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

Coding Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn how the Grayslake Area Public Library can support your homeschooling journey! Explore a variety of collections, Services, and educational programs designed to enrich your curriculum.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

NPO Spotlight: Keeping Families Covered

02/01/2025 @ 9:30am - 02/28/2025 @ 9:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Our Winter Non Profit Spotlight is : Keeping Families Covered

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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