Events and programs for the whole family at libraries throughout Lake County.
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Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313
Be the expert: If there is something that you feel passionate about or something that caught your interest so you did a bit or research and found a ton of really cool information, come and share it at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 17. To be a presenter, please contact Colleen at [email protected].
Buzz about bees: Learn why bees are so important and what happens if they disappear at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Learn about pollination, do a craft and play a cool game. Registration requested.
Book group: Discuss “The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy Montgomery at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Book is available now for check-out at the circulation desk. Refreshments served.
Film and discussion for adults: “Mr. and Mrs. Bridge” will be shown on the big screen and refreshments provided at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.
Little engineers: Put on your hard hats and break out your tools, it’s time for little engineers to gather together for some fun play at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept.18. This is a free play environment for future engineers and their adults to build together using wooden blocks, gears or Lincoln Logs. For ages 3-5.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Closed: The library will be closed to the public all day Sept. 18. This is a scheduled in-service day for staff development and training.
Author visit: Local author Julie Halpern will discuss her latest novel, “Maternity Leave,” at 2 p.m. Sept. 19. Copies will be available for purchase. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Design workshops: Susan Brunstrum of Sweet Peas Design in Libertyville will present stand-alone sessions, Sept. 17 and 24, on the key elements of current fashions for the home. She has practiced interior design for 12 years. She has published in local media, appeared on WGN’s “Bring it Home” and NBC’s “Open House,” and participated in the Infant Welfare Society’s Lake Forest Showcase House. Bathroom Trends will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Check out the latest in bathroom cabinetry colors and styles, fixtures, tiles and countertops. Also learn about storage and organization for any size bathroom. Kitchen Trends will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Catch the newest in cabinetry for kitchen organization and function; view color palettes for countertops, cabinets and flooring; and discover lighting models. All questions are welcome. Registration requested.
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. 17. For children ages 3-5 without a caregiver.
Blogging: Create a free blog with WordPress, learn the basics and get started blogging at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Internet experience and email account required. Registration required.
Emerald ash borer: Conservation writer Chris Johnson explores emerald ash borer, how it destroys trees, and what biologists and local communities are doing to stop its spread at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Registration required.
Math magicians: Participants explore math concepts through books, games, and a craft at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18. For ages 3–6 with a caregiver. Registration required.
Author visit: Book club favorite and bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton discusses her new novel, “The Race for Paris,” featuring two female war correspondents as they race toward Paris to record its liberation from the Nazis at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Books are available for purchase and signing at the event. Registration required.
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Genealogy help: Take an in-depth look at genealogical resources while focusing on your personal project with the help of a librarian at Friday, Sept. 18. Internet experience necessary. Between 1 and 3 p.m, 25-minute appointments available. Registration required.
Twitter basics: Explore the basics of Twitter, including navigating the site, composing tweets, and following topics of interest at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Internet experience required. Registration required.
A taste of story time: The whole family is invited to our new “weekend blend” story time that combines all of our weekday story time offerings at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. There will be coffee and donuts. Find out what early literacy is all about, and meet other area parents, kids, and your library’s early literacy team. For ages 0–5 with a caregiver, siblings are always welcome.
Sensory story time: This story time engages all of the senses through music, movement, stories, and play at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. This non-traditional story time format is specially designed for children with special needs, autism, difficulties with sensory processing, or simply sitting still. For all ages. Registration required.
Movie: “McFarland, USA,” rated PG, will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Registration recommended.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Launch time: Create and launch pop rockets at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
Book group: Discuss “Masterminds” by Gordon Korman at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
Craft and play: Enjoy a story time, fall craft and puppet play at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
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