Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County
Grayslake Area Public Library
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100 Library Lane
(847) 223-5313
Writers group: Connect with other writers at 6:30 p.m. May 18.
Study and snack: The meeting rooms will be open for groups and individuals to come and study from 3 to 6 p.m. May 19 and 20. Also, refreshments and snacks will be available. Open to anyone in grades 7-12.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
(847) 244-5150
New policy: Parents should be aware of the new policy for unattended children adopted by the Library Board on April 21. To help ensure the safety and comfort of children using the library, children under 10 years old must not be left alone in the library. A responsible person age 16 years or older must remain with the child.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
(847) 234-2540
Book group: “The Lost Wife” by Alyson Richman will be discussed at 1:30 p.m. May 19.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
(224) 543-1485
Games: High school through adult gamers of all levels can use board, card, or table games, or bring their own for a social afternoon of gaming at 1 p.m. May 17. No registration required.
Minecraft Mania: Work collaboratively to build amazing structures and strategically defeat the zombies, spiders, and skeletons at 7 p.m. May 18. A personal Minecraft account is not necessary. For grades 6-8, and registration required.
Preschool science: This literature-inspired program encourages preschoolers to discover the world around them by engaging in fun science activities in this two-session series at 1 p.m. May 19 and at 6:30 p.n. May 21. Ages 3–5 with an adult. Registration required.
Book group: Discuss “The Housemaid’s Daughter” by Barbara Mutch at 7 p.m. May 19. Book club copies are available at the reference desk. Registration recommended.
Author visit and craft: Local author Erica Weisz reads her new book, “One Thousand and One Words,” and leads a craft to learn about kindness and the power of words at 4:30 p.m. May 20. Grades kindergarten through 4th with an adult. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
(847) 689-0125
Games: Game club for ages 8-18 meets 3:30 p.m. May 20. There will be Yugioh free play, Wii games, Pokemon trading/battling and more.
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Crafts: Craft club meets at 3 p.m. May 20.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
(847) 872-4680
Storytime: Ms. Sarah will read aloud from “The Trumpet of the Swan” by E. B. White at 5 p.m. May 18 and May 21.
Crafters: Share your ideas and bring your favorite projects at 10 a.m. May 19.
Film making: Learn how to write a script, shoot and edit a short film at 3:45 p.m. May 20. This is a ZB University program, which is grant-funded through the Illinois State Library. For grades 5-8. Registration requested.
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