Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Teen party: Kids in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend a party from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Betty Russell Park Shelter, 5300 Pinewood Road, Gurnee. Activities will be wet and crazy. Be sure to dress for the mess. Registration required.
Authors visit: Meet Jen Lancaster and Stacey Ballis at 2 p.m. Aug. 15. Both will delight you in an afternoon of humor as they discuss their new books. Lake Forest Book Store will also be on site selling copies of the books. After the discussion, stick around to have your book autographed. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Movie: “Chocolat” will be shown at 6 p.m. Aug. 13.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Minecraft mania: Work with other kids to creatively build amazing structures and strategically defeat the zombies, spiders and skeletons. A personal Minecraft account is not necessary. Explore the unique worlds and modules of the educationalMinecraftEdu software. For grades 3–5 at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, and for grades 6-8 at 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Registration required.
Toe tappin’ tots: Dancing and movement can help young children with development, social interaction, and language growth. Come in your dance party best, or at least in your dancing shoes at 10 a.m. Aug. 14. For birth to age 3 with a caregiver. Registration required.
Sensory storytime: Sensory storytime engages all of the senses through music, movement, stories and play and will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 15. This non-traditional storytime format is specially designed for children with special needs, autism, difficulties with sensory processing or simply sitting still. For all ages and registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
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Early learning: Success by Six early learning will be presented at 11 a..m Aug. 15. Children who have healthy and educational experiences in their early years are better prepared to succeed in school and life.
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