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Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 22, 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 band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Teen Time

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: 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.

Scent-sational Candles

4:30pm–6:30pm
Early Elementary, Tween, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

AGES 7-18 | REGISTER

Pour, mix, and create your very own soy candle. Registration is required, but you can join anytime within the 2-hour window. Come for the craft… leave with a little light.

The Hub Open House

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

All Ages | DROP-IN

Spring Candleight Concert: Jazz

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a magical evening at the Grayslake Area Public Library as we welcome Petra Nuise for a candlelight jazz concert.

Homeschool Field Day Funday

10:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Front Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get ready for a fabulous Field Day at the library!

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.  

 

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

4:30pm–5:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Ages 5-12 | DROP-IN

Join the interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids ages 5 to 12! No prior experience is needed; wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. 

Learn Google: Docs, Sheets, and Drive

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 13, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn some tips to get more out of these Google apps.

Your Home, Your Style: Trends with Affordable Interiors of Grayslake

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Affordable Interiors of Grayslake for an insightful look at current home remodeling trends. Learn what’s in, what’s out, and how to make smart design choices that fit your style and budget.

Books and Brews

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 7, 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!

May's book is The Small and The Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Mahjong Mania

6:30pm–8:00pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults, Teens, Tweens| Register

Friends Spring Book Sale

9:30am–5:00pm
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

10:00am–11:30am
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Registration Required

Friends Spring Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Paint With Mr. Nash: Sunrise

4:30pm–6:00pm
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, STEAM / Maker
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 as we paint a beautiful sunrise.

Beginner Sewing - Denim Tote Bag

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

Beginner Sewing - Denim Tote Bag

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew a tote bag using your old jeans.  There is no fee for this class but you must bring an old pair of jeans to cut up.  Register for only one session.

LCCC Presents: Own the Interview — Preparation that Reduces Interview Anxiety

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Walk in calm, clear, and in control. Interviews feel uncertain, and uncertainty creates anxiety. This workshop shows how focused preparation reduces both.

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 6, 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 band of adventurers on an epic, high-seas D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang (NEW DATE)

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

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Books and Brews After Dark

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on May 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to browse, bring your own drink, then stay for a chat! 

May's book is The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Sip What You Grow

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults | REGISTER

If you enjoy a good cup of tea and have a love for gardening, join us to explore plants that thrive in our area and can be grown to create and enhance your own tea blends.