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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.

Staff Institute Day - Library Closed

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

The library is closed for Staff Institute Day.

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

Lego Club Sundays

1:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Kids - Ages 4 and up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. Unlock the true master builder inside of you. 

Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

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:

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

The Great Adult Kite Fly

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Join us for The Great Adult Kite Fly at Geletin Park in Grayslake! Enjoy a breezy day outdoors as we fill the sky with color and creativity.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

Beginner Sewing - Denim Tote Bag

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 6:31pm.
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
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 18, 2026 @ 6:35pm.
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.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

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.

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Zoom Programs

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

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Memorial Day

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Branches:
Grayslake Area Public Library District
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Library closed for Memorial Day.

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