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Memorial Day

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Closing
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Grayslake Area Public Library District
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Library closed for Memorial Day.

School of Rock- Libertyville Concert

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

School’s Out for Summer! Come join us for a fun, family concert featuring students from the School Of Rock-Libertyville.

Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
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

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

 Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Join our illustrious ensemble as we harmonize our tactics and compose our way to victory.

Groovin' in the Garden

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Celebrate butterflies! Come learn about this amazing insect and help us create a monarch way station for their southern, winter migration.

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

Job Search AI

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

 

The Lake Cook Career Collaborative presents:

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Event Details:

NEW DATE

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Pop-Up in the Park with Grayslake Park District

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come and play at the Central Park Aquatic Center Playground with the library and the Grayslake Park District. In addition to the splash park and playground equipment, we will have pop-up activities and refreshments.

GAPL at the Farmer's Market

3:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
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! Register for our Summer Reading Challenge: Quietfest!

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
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!

Sensory Shenanigans

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Drop in and explore a variety of sensory activities that will stimulate your child's mind. They will use all five senses as they explore and play.

Sensory Shenanigans

11:45am - 12:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Drop in and explore a variety of sensory activities that will stimulate your child's mind. They will use all five senses as they explore and play. Dress for a mess; in June we will be exploring the wonders of water and July is all about art!

Embroidery Machine 101

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us and learn all sorts of crafty ideas you can make with Machine Embroidery!  The Hub has two Brother Embroidery Machines and the possibilities are endless!  By the end of this demonstration you will be certified to use our embroide

Tie Dye Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Rock and groove with creativity on the library front lawn! Bring a shirt and let's tie-dye together. We'll provide the dye—one item per person, please! Don't forget to dress for a mess!

Cosplay In The Hub

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to use the many machines of The Hub to create awesome cosplay!

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
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: 14
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!

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Walk

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

Begin the event at the library to create art in the Mobile Art Bus, engage with our collection of Juneteenth materials, and dance to music.  As you journey on the Freedom Walk through Central Park, hear and

GAPL at Grayslake AuthorFest

11:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Stop by the 2nd Annual Grayslake AuthorFest in and around the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum to visit not only the library's booth, but also local authors, readers, and aspiring writers for talks, panel discussions, book signings, and other