Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Antioch Public Library
757 Main St.
847-395-0874
Booth: Visit the APL booth Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Antioch Fall Arts/Craft & Apple Fest in downtown. Information will be provided on upcoming events, there will be small crafts for the kids, demonstrations on accessing virtual library content, and cards will be issued to those with current state issued ID. Make sure you have the smartest card in your wallet.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313
Chess Club: This program is for both experienced players and those who want to learn and meets at 4 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 11, 18 and 25. Meet new friends, improve problem solving skills, and enjoy the challenge. For ages 8 – 14. Space is limited.
Saturday crafts: Drop in and craft with your family as you try new projects and make new friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Grandparents day: Bring your favorite grandparent or two for this fun story time about kids and their great grandparents at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Enjoy a special craft together and make a memory. For kids ages 5 to 8 and their grandparents.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Preschool story time: Children can drop in to enjoy stories, songs, and movement that encourage imagination while building language, listening, and pre-reading skills at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. For children ages 3-5 without a caregiver.
HTML basics: Adults can uncover the basics of HTML for customizing the back end of a website at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. This class will include HTML for simple formatting, links, and images for beginners. Internet experience required. Registration required.
Children’s author visit: Best known for her widely popular ‘Skippyjon Jones’ series, author/illustrator Judy Schachner talks with about her new book, “Dewey Bob,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. It’s about a young raccoon who loves to collect shiny things, but who discovers that it is a lot harder to collect — and keep — a friend. Books are available for purchase and signing at the event. For grades kindergarten through 8th with an adult. Registration required.
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Mac basics: Learn to navigate the Mac interface, and get tips to ease the switch from Windows to Mac at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration required.
Grandparents Day celebration: Bring your grandparents to the library for a folk-rock musical celebration with Little Miss Ann at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Share a special treat together after the performance. For ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Craft: Enjoy a craft in the afternoon at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.
Kids drive-in movie: Make your own car and watch “Strange Magic” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
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