Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
(847) 223-5313; http://www.grayslake.info
Poetry: A teen Poetry Slam will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 29. Share a poem and acoustic guitars are welcome.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
(847) 244-5150; http://www.wnpl.info
Gaming: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play in the Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament from 1 to 3 p.m. May 2. Participants will battle it out with their foes on a big screen. Join your friends and compete to win prizes while enjoying light refreshments. Registration required.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
(224) 543-1485; calendar.vapld.info
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Facebook: Learn how to set up a business account on Facebook and how to use it to help your business grow or meet specific business goals at 10 a.m. April 29. Internet experience and email account required. Registration required.
LEGO Robotics: Build and program the “Goal Kicker” model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program at 4:30 p.m. April 29. For grades 3–5, and registration required.
Marketing workshop: This workshop shows you the steps to produce a successful marketing video, types of videos you can do yourself, mistakes to avoid, and some marketing tips at 7 p.m. April 29. Presented by SCORE Chicago. Registration required.
Movie: “The Theory of Everything,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 2 p.m. May 1. Registration recommended.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
(847) 689-0125; http://www.ncplibrary.org
Games: Game club for ages 8-18 meets 3:30 p.m. April 29. There will be Yugioh free play, Wii games, Pokemon trading/battling and more.
Crafts: Craft club meets at 3 p.m. April 29.
Plant craft: Create a Mother’s Day plant and hear a story at 1 p.m. May 2. Registration requested.
Documentary: The film documentary, “Hidden Colors” Part 1: The Untold Story of People of Aboriginal, Moor and African Descent,” will be shown at 1 p.m. May 2. Facilitated by Theodore Wilder Sr.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
(847) 872-4680; zblibrary.info
Garden Club: Teens can bring their green thumbs and join the new Teens Garden Club at 1 p.m. May 2. Plant and harvest veggies, herbs, and fruit for teen programs. The Illinois Dunesland Garden Club will also provide mentoring and STEM based tips and tricks for a successful garden. For grades 5-12, and registration required.
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