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Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

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:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

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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 "Kids" group.

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: 20
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!

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

Murder at the Library

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Who dun it? Dress up and join us for a night of murder and mystery at the library. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sound Bathing

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Not sleeping well? Come lay back and enjoy soothing vibrations wash over you.  Feel your stress melt away as Brittney uses her crystal singing bowls and chimes to help you ease into an immersive sound bath meditation.

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 "Families" group.

Minni and Me Laughing Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

What's so funny? Come kick-off the new year with a smile and join instructor, Debbie Friend, as she leads you through a laughing yoga session. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvinated!

 

Why Laugh?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Discover fascinating Filipino superstitions surrounding Christmas and New Year's! In this fun and interactive session with Zee Lacson, learn about the traditions and age-old beliefs that promise luck, prosperity, and joy for the year ahead.

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.

STEAM Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
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: STEAM / Maker, Storytimes
Event Details:

Families, Ages 10 & Under | DROP-IN

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

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

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 "Families" group.

Community Field Trip: Grayslake Police Department

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Grayslake police station, where you'll get to explore the inner workings of our local superheroes' headquarters and learn about the efforts that go into ensuring the safety of our community.

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

Chess Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

7th Grade & Up | REGISTER

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Allure of True Crime

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: 48
Event Details:

Amanda Vicary, psychology professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, will discuss her research on true crime, including why people (especially women!) like it.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mindful Aging

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join Tracy Williams, a Nutrition and Dietetics graduate from Dominican University, for a discussion on preventing dementia through healthy lifestyle choices. With 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, Ms.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full STEAM Ahead

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dice Rollers

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! 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 "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

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 "Adults" group.

Books and Brews

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

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

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 "Kids" group.

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 5-10

Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Registration is not required.

Bring a towel or yoga mat.

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

Art with Flair

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! 

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

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

1:30pm - 2:45pm
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: 4
Event Details:

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as applique, fringe, and freestanding lace.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maddox's Tailgate Cuisine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon with Chef Susan Maddox as she demonstrates exciting new recipes to liven up your Super Bowl tailgating gathering with family and friends! Tastings will be included.

 

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

Open Playtime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 0-3 | DROP-IN

Join us for an open play time, especially for our littlest patrons!  Drop in to build, play, and make new friends.

All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian