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NPO Spotlight: I am ALS

All Day 5/1 - 5/25
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Lobby/Kent's Place
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:

Our Non Profit Organization Spotlight is I AM ALS

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Friends of the Library BOOK SALE

All Day 5/17 - 5/19
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

 

Discover literary treasures at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! Uncover a diverse selection of books at unbeatable prices while supporting your local library.

Book Sale Hours: 

Friday  noon-4pm

The Art of Rangoli

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli ! Join the program where colors come alive in intricate patterns. Unleash creativity, celebrate culture, and create mesmerizing designs together!  Register for only one session.

The Art of Rangoli

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli ! Join the program where colors come alive in intricate patterns. Unleash creativity, celebrate culture, and create mesmerizing designs together!  Register for only one session.

Lego Club: Free Build

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.

Always Write

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 5-8 | REGISTER
Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

Beginner Sewing: Drawstring Bag!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a versatile drawstring bag! Carry your dice to the next board game session in style, or perhaps a purse for the Ren Faire?  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration.

Beginner Sewing: Drawstring Bag!

4:45pm - 6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a versatile drawstring bag!

Painting with Mr. Nash

6:00pm - 7:15pm
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:

Grades 3-6 | REGISTER

Create a seasonal painting in acrylic paint. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Dress for mess!

 

Beginner Sewing: Drawstring Bag!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a versatile drawstring bag!

Teen Time

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Grades 7-12 | DROP-IN

Stop by after school to hang out, play games, make crafts, or get some homework done. Snacks provided.

Coding Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Explore the language of the future; learn to code! Bring your own Chromebook or laptop. No specific system requirements are needed; any recent model will work. 

 

Sensory Friendly Hour

9:30am - 10:30am
All Ages
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

At the Grayslake Library we strive to provide inclusive experiences for all individuals.

Yoga and Mediation with Kelly

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 

Memorial Day

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

Library closed for Memorial Day.

School of Rock- Libertyville Concert

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

School’s Out for Summer! Come join us for a fun, family concert featuring students from the School Of Rock-Libertyville.

Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

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! Meet at Central Park Pavilion, weather permitting; check our calendar befor

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

 Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Join our illustrious ensemble as we harmonize our tactics and compose our way to victory.

Groovin' in the Garden

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Celebrate butterflies! Come learn about this amazing insect and help us create a monarch way station for their southern, winter migration.

The Listening Party @ Andy's Records!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Listening Party at Andy's Records 

Job Search AI

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
Event Details:

 

The Lake Cook Career Collaborative presents:

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

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

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