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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: 0
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: 97
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: 0
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: 1
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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

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!

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: 5
Event Details:

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

 

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: 2
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.

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: 4
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?

Filipino Christmas & New Year's Superstitions

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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: 54
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.

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

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.

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.

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.

 

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: 46
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.