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Cook the Book Club: 100 Cookies

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for "100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More" at the check-out desk, or on

Andertoons: Learn to Draw Robots

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hello, carbon based life form. BEEP! Sign up for this cartoon robot drawing class with Mark Anderson of Andertoons. Human children will learn to draw automatons, robots, droids, mechs and more. WHIRR!

An Evening with Paul Lisnek

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

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas and various Illinois libraries are proud to partner on the kick off of our 2026 Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagemen

Dice Rollers: One-Shot

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

Curling 101 with the Chicago Curling Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the Winter Olympics right here at the library!

Speed Puzzling

6:00pm–8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 3:09pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with some competitive puzzling. 

Grab a team and put your puzzling skills to the test!  

One person can register for a team of up to 4 members.

Sourdough Made Simple

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about sourdough? Join Andrea Pracht of My Kitchen Clatter for a beginner-friendly introduction to sourdough baking.

NPO Spotlight: Our House of Hope

All Day 2/1–2/15
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

This month's Non-Profit Spotlight is Our House of Hope. Please stop in and visit our lobby throughout the month for more information on this organization. 

Chicago Roller Skating History

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll down memory lane with author and roller skating historian Marcie Hill as she shares the fascinating, 140-year story of roller skating in Chicago.

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 

Paint a Rocket with Mr. Nash

5:30pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tween
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

Community Field Trip: Avon Food Pantry

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a tour of our local food pantry!

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.  

 

Project Management & AI: Tools for Productivity

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join PMI-certified instructor Michael Spilg for Part 2 of our project management series. Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT can boost productivity and support project work.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Pages of History: Lincoln in the Bardo

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented by Dr. Christian McWhirter, author of Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War (2012)—and several articles in publications such as Civil War Monitor and the New York Times Disunion Blog.

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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 January 21, 2026 @ 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!

Roll On! Adult Skate Night

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll into a night of fun, music, and movement at Just For Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein!

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: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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!

Friends of the Library - Book Sale

9:30am–9:00pm
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC

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.