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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
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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.

Cook the Book Club: 100 Cookies

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Health & Wellness, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register here and then ask for "100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More" at the check-out desk, or on

Curling 101 with the Chicago Curling Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the Winter Olympics right here 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.  

 

Pages of History: Lincoln in the Bardo

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:
The Pages of History book-inspired lecture series is back for USA 250!

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Offsite

Pokémon Club

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

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 9, 2026 @ 4:00pm.
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.

Books and Brews

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a brew (coffee or tea) and stay for a chat! 

February book is: The Wedding People by Allison Espach

Books and Brews After Dark

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration will close on February 18, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a drink, stay for a chat! 

February Book is: The Wedding People by Allison Espach

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Offsite

Tween Horror book club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 20, 2026 @ 4:07am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love creepy stories and spine-tingling thrills? Join for chilling reads, spooky discussions, and meet fellow fans of the frightening! Dare to join? 

Register and check out "Night of the Living Dummy" at our front desk.  

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
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.

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

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

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

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Zoom Programs

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

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

7:00pm–8:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Program Type: Clubs and Book Discussions
Event Details:

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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Zoom Programs

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

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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Zoom Programs

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