Upcoming Events

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. 

Enjoy the day and friendly competition with the king of all board games. From chess master to beginner - everyone is welcome to join.

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

Learn what makes butterflies and moths different and how these winged wonders survive by tricking predators as you fly through a series of activities using preserved specimens. For the finale, experience metamorphosis first-hand!

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

Join CUB for a presentation on energy savings. Learn about consumer protections, the latest Illinois policies and how they will impact you, and how to decode your gas and electric bills.

Do you like to write? Each session includes discussions on various writing topics, writing prompts, and crafting your own stories.

Bond over knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts!  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

Calling all drama kings and queens! Bring characters to life and act out a story with us at the library each month.

The Listening Party at Andy's Records

Join us for a chat and stay for a brew! We will be meeting at Light the Lamp Brewery in beautiful downtown Grayslake

Copies available at check out 

July Pick: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Head over to the Grayslake Farmer's Market to stop by our tent to say hello!  

Are you new to the game of chess? Join us as we go over all the pieces, rules, and basic 

strategies. Keep in mind this is for beginners and we won't be playing many games.

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop!

Join us at the Grayslake Farmer's Market in front of the hearth in the Plaza for our usual fun stories, lively songs, and silliness, this storytime will help foster little ones' early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading!

Join us for an open play time especially for our littlest patrons! Each week of the month will feature a different theme: art, parachute & bubbles, or gross motor.

Why Play?

Work with your partners to create your own music with Dash robot. Registration is required.

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and physical comedy.

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required.

This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rainy weather.

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over.

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one, and creating a colorful caterpillar craft together.