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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 Mission Statement:  I AM ALS is a patient-led community that provides critical support and resources to those living with ALS, caregivers and loved ones. We empower advocates to raise mains...

Lunch and Learn: Lou Gehrig and ALS

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 81
Event Details:
  If you are unable to connect via zoom at home, do not worry, join us for a Watch Party at the library  Do you know Lou? Lou Gehrig is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. So much so that Major League Baseball designated...

Evolution of the Modern Zombie

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Join Scott Kenemore – best-selling author of Zombie-in-Chief: Eater of the Free World and Zombie Illinois – on a rollicking tour of the zombie’s origins in Haitian mysticism through its evolutions in pop culture to the ravenous zo...

Upcycle Jewelry Design

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Event Details:
Energize your style! Revamp materials into distinctive accessories. Bring your pieces, unleash creativity with our tools, and craft new, exciting jewelry. ...

Art with Flair

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Paint a scene with acrylics in this relaxing and friendly class. No experience necessary! A $5.00 materials fee is due upon registration. ...

Yin and Yang of Mindfulness

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Mindfulness is often explained as having faraway Asian roots embedded in the past. Yet there are many accessible examples of yin and yang that you can find in contemporary life. Join cultural educator Yvonne Wolf to learn the basic principles of Daoi...

Forest Bathing - A Springtime Walk

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for an Springtime walk in Central Park.  Take a guided forest walk to emphasize perception and encourage interaction with nature.   Please dress for the weather.  In case of inclement weather, rain date is 05/22/24 1pm....

Beginners Chess Workshop

4:00pm - 5:15pm
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: 3
Event Details:
Grades 1-6 | REGISTER 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.   ...

Daddy and Daughter Hair Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Dads do hair? That’s right they do! A local hair stylist will teach you how to create three easy to replicate styles, stick around for cupcakes and juice boxes after the workshop. ...

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: 14
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: 4
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. Register for only one session....

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: 8
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?  Register for only one session. $3 materials fee is required.  E...

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: 4
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? Register for only one session. $3 materials fee is required.  Everyon...