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Mindful Aging

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Tracy Williams, a Nutrition and Dietetics graduate from Dominican University, for a discussion on preventing dementia through healthy lifestyle choices. With 6.9 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, Ms.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Full STEAM Ahead

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mr. Nash will present a fun, hands-on learning activity.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dice Rollers

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join a band of adventurers in an epic D&D campaign! Characters will be provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

This month: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Yoga with Ms. Mrunal

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 5-10

Join this interactive Yoga class designed specifically for kids!! No experience is necessary. Registration is not required.

Bring a towel or yoga mat.

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art with Flair

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Paint a winter scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced Embroidery Machine Techniques

1:30pm - 2:45pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: The Hub
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

You've already learned how to use the embroidery machines - so let's kick it up a notch and inspire you further!  This demonstration will cover advanced techniques such as applique, fringe, and freestanding lace.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maddox's Tailgate Cuisine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon with Chef Susan Maddox as she demonstrates exciting new recipes to liven up your Super Bowl tailgating gathering with family and friends! Tastings will be included.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Open Playtime

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

This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Popcorn Madness

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tween, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Celebrate National Popcorn Day by using the snack in a variety of ways and trying some different flavors.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Sewing - Mug Rug

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and sew simple mug rug!  Keep your drink warm while you enjoy your winter reading.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration. Register for only one session.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Dungeons & Dragons Mystery

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fantasy mystery set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This adventure will be a one-shot, a self-contained story separate from other Dice Rollers programs. No experience required. Characters will be provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books and Brews After Dark

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a drink, stay for a chat! 

This month's pick: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Families
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

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:

Michelle Buteau, an American stand-up comedian, actress, television host, producer, and podcast host.

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Zoom Programs

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

STEAM Explorers - Mystery Bags

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Open the mystery bag and solve the challenge. Join anytime during the session for fun, hands-on projects. Perfect for school-age kids; children ages 6 and under can participate with a grown-up.