Upcoming Events

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling while grownups fashion a first-day-of-school chalkboard sign.

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

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs.

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous!

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of old-time radio with live sound effects and music.

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft. Come travel with us!

Why Stortytime?

Join a band of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day.

Venture with us to Independence Grove for a fishing event with Lake County Forest Preserve.

All supplies provided; kids must be accompanied by an adult.  

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story.

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, posture, and independent self-care skills.

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!

Monthly Library Board Meeting.

Find the agenda here: https://www.grayslake.info/board-of-trustees/.

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

Learn how to use the laser cutter to make a fun project to take home!

Join us for some coffee or tea and stay for a chat!

August Book Pick: 

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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. 

Practice basic yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness; class will end with a soothing

meditation presented by certified yoga instructor Kelly Jensen. No experience necessary.

Bring a towel or yoga mat, chairs provided.

Coming to the Summer Days Parade?  Watch for the GAPL staff representing The Outsiders by SE Hinton.