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
Concert: Pott & Pans Steelband will perform at 7 p.m. June 1 in an outdoor concert. The band is an acclaimed steelband comprised mainly of Northern Illinois musicians/graduates.
Summer Reading: Summer Reading Programs for youth (infant through 6th grade), teens (7th-12th grades) and adults runs June 1 through July 31. Sign up and get started. Participants will receive a phone wallet while supplies last.
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Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
(847) 244-5150
Job seekers: Brush up on interview skills to land the job when opportunity knocks at 10 a.m. June 2. Learn practical tips to ace an interview, rehearse specific responses to behavioral questions, and learn how to follow up and negotiate salary and benefits. This workshop is presented by the Job Center of Lake County. Registration required.
Authors visit: Meet the two best-selling authors of the heartwarming novel, “The Status of All Things,” Liz Fenton and Lisa Stenke at 7 p.m. June 3. These authors combine both humor and heart while exposing the pitfalls of posting your entire life on social media. Come and discuss their latest book while having the opportunity to purchase the novel. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
(847) 234-2540
DIY crafts: Adults can create a new do-it-yourself kitchen craft at 1:30 p.m. June. 3.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
(224) 543-1485
Exam Cram: Get some quality studying done from 1 to 8:30 p.m. June 1-3. Group study space, extra hours, and free refreshments make it a little easier to hit the books. For grades 9–12 only.
Media Lab: Come see what’s available in the lab, including software for audio, video, and graphics, and equipment to digitize older media such as VHS tapes or even vinyl albums at 2 p.m. June 1. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
(847) 689-0125
Games: Game club for ages 8-18 meets 3:30 p.m. June 3. There will be Yugioh free play, Wii games, Pokemon trading/battling and more.
Crafts: Craft club meets at 3 p.m. June 3.
Round Lake Area Public Library
906 Hart Road
(847) 546-7060
Meditation: Learn easy techniques then try the experience at 8 p.m. June 3.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
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(847) 872-4680
AARP Driving Course: This two-day course is designed for motorists age 50 and older and will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1 and 2. However, it is open to and beneficial for licensed drivers of any age. There are no driving requirements or graded tests. AARP members pay $15 and nonmembers pay $20. It is sponsored by the Zion Park District. Registration required.
Book group: Discuss “The Light Between Oceans” by M. L. Stedman at 1 p.m. June 3 and at 10 a.m. June 6. Visit zblibrary.info/book-groups for a list of titles and formats available. Registration requested
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