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
Preschools visit: Seventeen different preschools representing a variety of programs including public and private schools, all day care, Montessori, etc., will visit from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Parents and caregivers are invited to learn about each school’s philosophy of learning, school schedule, daily routine, teacher-child ratio, opportunities for parent involvement and cost.
Comic book superheroes: Terry Fisk, comic book aficionado, will talk about the artists and writers who created such well-known superheroes as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Iron Man and reveal the influences and inspirations for these powerful characters at 7 p.m. Wednesday. He also examines the history of comic books and the impact they have had on our culture. Fisk began drawing at age 13 for a weekly comic strip for his local newspaper and later studied to be a comic book artist at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Registration required.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Halloween trains: The North Central “O” Gaugers Model Railroad Club will have decorated trains on display with Halloween scenes including haunted houses, spooky characters and spiders from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26.
ACT workshop: Students are invited to participate in the workshop, Are You Ready for College Entrance Exams, at 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Take a practice ACT exam and get scores with analyzed results. Be sure to bring plenty of sharpened pencils and an approved calculator. Strategies, tips and a healthy snack will be provided. Registration required.
Movie: Celebrate Banned Books Week with a viewing of the 1962 film adaptation “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Registration required.
Community survey: The library is asking for community input as it embarks on strategic planning. The goal is to come out of the process with a new vision that will guide decisions and actions over the next three years. What are your library needs and wants? What programs and services do you value most? Library residents are asked to complete the online survey at wnpl.info. Deadline is Wednesday.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
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De-cluttering your home: Everyone has trouble spots in their home, whether it’s the kitchen counter, the dining room table or the laundry room. This workshop will show you how to focus on specific areas, such as the kitchen, garage and bedroom closet, and provide ideas for organizing each of these spaces at 7 p.m. Monday. Registration requested.
Movie for adults: “5 Flights Up,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Games for grown-ups: Board, card or table games provided, or bring your own for a social afternoon of gaming from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Open to high school through adult gamers of all levels.
Writing workshop: Stretch the imagination in this creative writing workshop at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday for grades 3-4, and at 7 p.m. for grades 5-8. Launch your writing with themed story starters and fun activities. Registration required.
Networking with LinkedIn: Learn how to create an account and use LinkedIn, a social network designed for business professionals, at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Email address and Internet experience required. Registration required.
OneDrive: Explore Microsoft’s cloud storage service and learn about using Office Online at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Internet experience and either Windows, Live.com, OneDrive or Outlook.com account required. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Story times: Baby story time will be at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, and children’s story time will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Games: Game club will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Coffee Day: Celebrate National Coffee Day and explore the history of coffee at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Staff from Hansa Coffee Roasters will illustrate specialty brewing methods with a live demonstration. Registration required.
American Girl — Josefina: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Josefina at 2 p.m. Saturday. Learn about Hispanic heritage, listen to music from the 1820s, and create pouch pockets and primroses (just like Josefina had). Bring your favorite doll and come prepared to have fun. Light refreshments will be served. For grades kindergarten through eighth. Registration required.
Reading group: Grades kindergarten through eighth can discuss “The Music Teacher from the Black Lagoon” by Mike Thaler at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Resume writing: Learn the steps of creating an effective resume and get a list of practical resources at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Learn about different formats and their advantages and disadvantages. Registration required.
Ghost hunting: Ghost hunters from Ghostland Society will discuss local haunts in Northern Lake County at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For grade 9 through adults. Registration requested.
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