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Christmas Day

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

Closed for Christmas Day.

Blood Drive

10:30am–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

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.

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
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: Tinker Time

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
Event Details:

Bring your friends and family to enjoy Tinker Time.  There will be 5 stations of different activities to make and take home with you!

Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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
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 

 

Winter Reading Challenge Begins

All Day
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District

Open Playtime

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, 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 

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 8:26pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

Chess Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Event Details:

DROP-IN

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone 7th grade and up.  

 

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

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 17, 2025 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a party of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

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!

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!

Books and Brews

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea), stay for a chat! 

The January book is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

BabyTales

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

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Taylor Swift’s Literary Lyrics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references?

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
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!

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: Health & Wellness, 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.

Dead Air: The Night Orson Wells Terrified America

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

On October 30, 1938, during a broadcast of H G.

Lego Robotics

10:30am–11:30am
Early Elementary, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. 

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

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
Event Details:

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

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