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Swedish Death Cleaning

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! This program is a repeat from April 2025, so only register if you missed it.    

Homeschool Happy Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:
Join us for a relaxed evening of connection and resources! We’ll kick things off with a quick presentation highlighting some of our favorite library resources for homeschooling families.

Trivia Night: General Knowledge

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 30, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and see if you can earn the title of Library Trivia Champ!

The rules are simple:

Register here. Teams are limited to a group of 4 or fewer. Only 1 person has to register for the team. 

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 3, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
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!

Let Them Eat Cake!

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:
Attention all pastry enthusiasts and dessert devotees! We’re hosting the sweetest event of the season—a cake tasting extravaganza where you’ll bring your favorite creation to share and get to taste everyone else’s delightful masterpieces.

Lego Robotics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. Register for only one session.

Lego Robotics

3:15pm–4:15pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 2, 2026 @ 3:15pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 | REGISTER

Explore robotics and coding with LEGO Education’s SPIKE Essential kits! Build robots, crack challenges, and bring ideas to life. Register for only one session.

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.

Echoes of Hiroshima - A Survivor's Story

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults | REGISTER

NPO Spotlight: Arden Shore Child and Family Services

All Day 5/4–5/14
Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The May Non Profit Spotlight is Arden Shore Child and Family Services. 

The mission of Arden Shore Child and Family Services is to rebuild children’s lives in a caring community.

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 11, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring chess masters! Are you ready to make your moves with strategy and skill? Join us as we come together to challenge ourselves, sharpen our minds, and build lasting friendships.

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.

Teens & the Law

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to get informed as we discuss what to expect if your teen encounters the legal system, how to respond in the moment, and—most importantly—how to protect your child from consequences that could impact their record, education, and future opport

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.

Full STEAM Ahead: Star Wars Science

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 6, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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:

Ages 6 and up | REGISTER 

Engage in some experiments themed around Star Wars. Discover how The Force(es) work. 

 

 

 

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 22, 2026 @ 8:29pm.
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 | REGISTER

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
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on May 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.