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Beginner Sewing - Hand Warmers

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 13, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a sewing machine and make hand warmers to help stay warm this winter!  Choose your own design and fabric, some hand sewing required.  A $3.00 materials fee is due upon registration.

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
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 A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Teen Time: Zine, Scrapbook, Cards, & Paper Crafts

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween, Teens
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study. This month's craft focus will be zines and journals. 

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.

Noon Year's Eve

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year a little early with crafts, dancing, and more!


 

Youth Chess Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 8:26pm.
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.

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.  

 

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 17, 2025 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

BabyTales

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 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!

BabyTales

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

6:30pm–8:00pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Event Details:

Bring your own materials and connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.  Loom knitting, crocheting, and knitting kits are ready for use and checkout in The Hub.

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 7, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Puzzle Gauntlet at Beer Bazaar

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event, Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pints in hand, pieces on the table—are you ready for the Puzzle Gauntlet? Join us at Beer Bazaar for this 500-piece puzzle tournament where up to eight teams (four players max) will race to finish identical puzzles.

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Offsite

BabyTales

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Mini-Workshop Day

Teen Time: Beads & Perlers

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tween, Teens
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens
Program Type: Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Event Details:

Teens | DROP-IN

Hang out with peers in this once-a-month after-school program, where you can play games, do crafts, or study. This month's craft focus will be making things with beads. 

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.

Cook the Book Club: 100 Cookies

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
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

Dice Rollers: One-Shot

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take part in a fun Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! Please only sign up for either January or February's session so everyone gets a chance to play.

Speed Puzzling

6:00pm–8:30pm
Tween, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 29, 2026 @ 3:09pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room ABC
Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings, STEAM / Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with some competitive puzzling. 

Grab a team and put your puzzling skills to the test!  

One person can register for a team of up to 4 members.

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.  

 

Dice Rollers: Campaign

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 21, 2026 @ 8:30pm.
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social Gatherings
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

BabyTales

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Families
Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes
Event Details:

Ages 0-18 months | DROP-IN

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tween
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
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!