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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!

Learn Google: Gmail and Calendar

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 15, 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 tips and tricks you can use to better utilize and customize Google apps Gmail and Calendar.

Books and Brews After Dark

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on April 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a drink, stay for a chat...

April's book is Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

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

Bedazzle A Book Cover

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize your book and make it shine by bedazzling your favorite novel's cover. Judge away! 

Attendees should bring a book they wish to bedazzle. Other supplies provided. 

Getting Started with Herbs

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 16, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
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:

Adult | REGISTER

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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:

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Programs

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

Friends of the Library Book Drive

9:30am–4:00pm
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Maker Faire at the College of Lake County

10:00am–2:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event

Disclaimer(s)

Offsite

Drama in the Books- A Reader's Theater Experience

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 19, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
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:

Lights, camera, action! Join us for a super fun Reader's Theater event where YOU become the star of the show!

Here's what we'll do:

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.

Improv 101 with the Picard Players

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tween, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Performances
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Picard Player Improv group as they go over the basics of improv. Watch some scenes, learn the the techniques, and then participate in some yourself. Laughs included.

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:14pm.
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 make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Beginner Sewing - Patriotic Star Garland

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 20, 2026 @ 6:22pm.
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 make a star garland to celebrate America's 250th birthday!  Choose your own fabric.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

Earth Month in a Jar

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on April 21, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month by creating your very own mini terrarium! Join us at Little Bit of Me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a tiny, self-contained ecosystem using plants, moss, and decorative elements.

Juggling Funny Stories!

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master storyteller Chris Fascione brings beloved literary characters to life through an enchanting blend of storytelling, mime, clowning, and juggling.

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 8, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
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.

The Hub Open House

6:30pm–7:30pm
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

Staff Institute Day - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
Description:

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

Yoga and Meditation with Kelly

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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 

 

STEAM and Stories- From Egg to Chick

10:00am–11:00am
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
Event Details:

Families, Ages 12 and under | DROP-IN