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Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day.

Blood Drive

10:30am - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Give the Gift of Life! Vitalant will be on-site to administer your blood donation during this high time of need. 16 and 17-year-olds can also donate with a signed parental consent form. 

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. 

Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, dancing, and more!

New Year's Eve

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

Library closed for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

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

Closed for New Year's Day.

Winter Break Fun

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Crafts and Cookies!  What more do you need on a day off of school? Join us for crafting, coloring, creating and of course, cookies!

 

Winter Break Fun

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: Community Event, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Brrrr, it's cold outside.  Come to the library and get STEAMy.  Bring out your inner engineer, builder, architect or programmer.  

Yoga and Mediation 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: 19
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 

Game and Puzzle Swap

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

New Year! New Games!  New Puzzles! 

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 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.

Paint the Northern Lights

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join in the creation of an oil pastel work of art and discover the northern lights. Guided by educator, Sue Funk. 

New Year, New Language with Mango

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Start your new language resolutions with Mango Languages! With over 70 world languages to choose from, Mango gives you the confidence to take your career to the next level, plan the trip of your dreams, or get in touch wit

Teen Dice Rollers

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

StoryQuest

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 5-10 | DROP-IN

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!

PAWS to Read

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

7:15pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

7:30pm - 7:45pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

PAWS to Read

7:45pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Paws for Reading!

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!

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

Teen Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tween, Teens
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study.