Grayslake Area Public Library District

9:30am-5:00pm

Grayslake Area Public Library District
100 Library Lane
Grayslake, IL 60030
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
All Day	NPO Spotlight: Our House of Hope All Day 2/1–2/15 Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Lobby/Kent's Place Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Visit our lobby to learn about Our House of Hope, an animal welfare organization dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing. They provide second chances for animals while supporting seniors, veterans, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities through community involvement and education.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Music and Movement 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes Event Details: Let’s boogie! Sing, dance, and groove to fun songs—old favorites and new tunes each week. It’s a joyful way for young children to build language skills.		This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Crafting with Love 10:30am–11:30am Early Elementary, Tween Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: The Hub Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker Registration Required Event Details: Create the ultimate Valentine's gift in The Hub! Design your own custom creation using our Silhouette cutting machine, then transform it with an easy iron-on process. Take home something truly one-of-a-kind you made yourself. Register for one session only.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Adults" group Books and Brews 10:00am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group Secrets of Survival: Animals in Winter 10:30am–11:30am Kids, Early Elementary Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group Open Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 5:45pm. Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary Program Type: Classes and Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Where do animals go when snow falls? Explore winter survival secrets through real pelts, shells, and skulls! Discover amazing adaptations with stories, games, songs, and hands-on activities.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Crafts, Cocoa and a Cop! 10:00am–11:00am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room ABC Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Celebrate Valentine's Day by showing love to the Village of Grayslake Police Department! COME for crafts, cocoa, and conversation, and SIT with comfort dog, Jake! This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Sensory Shenanigans 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Program Type: STEAM / Maker Event Details: Join in the fun with a collection of sensory activities that spark your child's curiosity! They'll get to use all five senses while playing and exploring.
11 am					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group BabyTales 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Social Gatherings, Storytimes Event Details: Snuggle, bounce, and bond with your baby through joyful rhymes, songs, and stories that build early language skills and a love of reading. Stay after for relaxed playtime and a chance to connect with other caregivers.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Youth Chess Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Open 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: Ready to sharpen your skills and challenge your mind? Join fellow chess enthusiasts to play, learn, and grow in every match. It’s a fun way to improve your game and make new friends—one move at a time!		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Yoga with Ms. Mrunal 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids, Early Elementary, Tween This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary, Tween Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness Event Details: Stretch, move, and have fun in this kid-friendly yoga class! No experience needed—just comfy clothes and a mat or towel.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tween" group Full STEAM Ahead Food Science 2 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Tween Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tween" group Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Tween Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker Registration Required Event Details: Food science is back for round two! Explore new flavors, reactions, and surprising secrets behind what you eat. Get ready for another deliciously fun investigation!
5 pm			This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Crafting with Love 5:30pm–6:30pm Early Elementary, Tween Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: The Hub Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM / Maker Registration Required Event Details: Create the ultimate Valentine's gift in The Hub! Design your own custom creation using our Silhouette cutting machine, then transform it with an easy iron-on process. Take home something truly one-of-a-kind you made yourself. Register for one session only.
6 pm		This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Keep Calm and Carry Yarn 6:30pm–8:00pm Tween, Teens, Adults This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tween, Teens, Adults Program Type: Social Gatherings Event Details: Connect with fellow fiber art fans! Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or loom projects with fellow crafting enthusiasts.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group School Night Out: CCSD 46 Grades PreK-4 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Tween, Families Program Type: Community Event Event Details: CCSD 46 families, join us for School Night Out! Students in PreK-4th grade enjoy fun activities, explore library resources, and create art for our March Community Art Fair mural. Need a library card? Bring photo ID with current address. Round Lake Library families welcome!	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth to Pre-K" group This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Kids, Birth to Pre-K, Early Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Adults" group Love on Tap: Pour-Traits 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Social Gatherings Registration Required Event Details: Grab a drink and sketch your partner at Beer Bazaar this Valentine's week! In this playful paint-and-sip twist, couples take turns being each other's muse while enjoying craft brews. No art experience needed—just humor and creativity. Leave with keepsake drawings and laughs! Disclaimer(s) Offsite
7 pm			Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Meeting Room BC Event Details: Monthly Library Board Meeting. Find the agenda here: https://www.grayslake.info/board-of-trustees/.		This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Echoes of Africa: Art & Folktales 7:00pm–8:00pm Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Early Elementary" group This event is in the "Tween" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Open Registration will close on February 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm. Library Branch: Grayslake Area Public Library District Room: Zoom Age Group: Early Elementary, Tween, Teens, Adults, Families Program Type: Classes and Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month with Kenyan storyteller Elizabeth Kahura! Experience African heritage through folktales, music, poetry, and cultural artifacts. Discover lessons of kindness and resilience while exploring traditional arts, crafts, instruments, and clothing. An engaging celebration of African history and creativity. Disclaimer(s) Zoom Programs Zoom programs require a valid email address and desktop/mobile device with internet connection.