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Beginner Sewing - Easy Zipper Pouch

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: 3
Event Details:

Everyone needs zipper pouches to stay organized - why not make your own?  Learn to use the Hub sewing machines and stitch a cute zipper pouch.  A Hub liability waiver will need to be signed - patrons under 18 need to have a parent sign a

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: 20
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.

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

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 "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Job loss is a top ten life stressor. So, how do you rebound and organize your job search strategy? Learn from Anita Jenke, Executive Director of Career Transitions about her ?go-to? resources. R

 

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

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Event Details:

Amy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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: 13
Event Details:

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

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 

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 "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.

Coding Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Early Elementary, Tween
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

DROP-IN | Ages 8-13

Join the self-paced Coding Club and learn block-based coding, animation, HTML, JavaScript, Python, and more. Registration is not required.

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

Intro to Finance & Investing for Teens

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic principles of investing to secure your financial future. Make your money work for you presented by Joe Velez from JPV Financial. 

 

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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tween" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Snowy Seedlings

4:45pm - 5:30pm
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: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Find out what plants do during their long winter rest! Join a Master Gardener to learn why the snow and cold are some of native plants' favorite kinds of weather and how they use the winter season to prepare for their spring showcase.

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.

Sensory Shenanigans

10:00am - 12:00pm
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: STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Ages 0-10 | DROP-IN

Come and join the fun with a collection of sensory activities that will spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while they play and explore.

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.

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
Event Details:

Ages 4 and Up | DROP-IN

Build whatever you like using our Legos and your imagination. 

Your creations will be put on display afterward for all to enjoy. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
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 "Families" group.

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: 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.

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

Painting with Mr. Nash

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring out your inner artist and create a painting with acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

Elections

All Day
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC

GMS Family Read Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Event Details:

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

The Culture of Hip Hop

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us and Professor Courtney Joseph at Andy's Records for an insightful discussion on the culture of Hip Hop. How did a cultural phenomenon that originated in the Bronx by Black and Brown youth become a global movement?

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

Trivia Night Mystery Edition!

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.