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
Fundraiser: Take your family out to dinner at Penn Stations Subs on Grand Avenue, Gurnee (by Menards and Pet Smart) between 5 and 10 p.m. Tuesday to help raise money for the library. Penn Station will donate 20 percent of all sales for the evening to the library.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
College savings: Join Joe Orsolini as he clarifies the college financial aid system including scholarships, grants, student loans and tax-saving opportunities that help relieve the burden at 7 p.m. Monday. Orsolini is a certified financial planner and a certified college planning specialist with more than 20 years of experience.
Crafts: Upcycle household items to make new crafts at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. All materials provided. Registration required.
Lake Villa District Library
1001 E. Grand Ave.
847-245-5102
Learn Hoopla: Attend a “Hoopla Half-Hour How-To” to become a Hoopla expert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 or Oct. 15. Drop-in any time during the half-hour session. The library is adding Hoopla to its digital offerings. Beginning Tuesday, patrons can stream movies, TV shows, music, ebooks, and comics with their library card. Content is available 24/7 and is compatible with computers and mobile devices by downloading the Hoopla app for iOS, Android or Kindle Fire HDX devices. Borrow up to 10 titles per month. TV shows and movies check out for 3 days; music checks out for 7 days; ebooks, eaudiobooks, and comics check out for 21 days. And, there are no late fees.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Coffee and classics: Music educator Stephanie Ettelson explores the Bohemian and American folk elements of Dvorak’s 9th, “From the New World,” at 11 a.m. Monday . It is among the most popular symphonies of all time. Registration required.
Minecraft Mania: Work with other teens to creatively build amazing structures and strategically defeat zombies, spiders, and skeletons at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Explore the unique worlds and modules of the educational MinecraftEdu software. For grades 3-5. Registration required.
PJ story time: Dress in pajamas, snuggle with your stuffy, and wind down from the day with books, songs and rhymes at the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday . For ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
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Book groups: Discuss “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester at 7 p.m. Wednesday and “The Martian” by Andy Weir at 10 a.m. Oct. 8. Registration recommended.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Movie: “Paddington” will be shown at 6 p.m. Monday. Popcorn available.
Story times: Baby story time will be at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Crafts: Evening crafts will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Games: Game club will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Driver course: An AARP Driver Safety course will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. This two-day course is designed for motorists ages 50 and older. However, it is open to and beneficial for licensed drivers of any age. There are no driving requirements or graded tests. Cost is $20 and AARP members pay $15. Registration required.
Crafters: Bring all of your favorite projects and share ideas with fellow crafters from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Robotics Club: Explore electronics by techy tinkering and creating with littleBits from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. littleBits are easy-to-use electronic building blocks and each session will include a challenge to master. This program will enhance an understanding of today’s technology and how it works. For grades 3-12.
Book groups: Discuss “The Miniaturist” by Jessie Burton at 1 p.m. Wednesday; and “I’ll Give You the Sun” by Jandy Nelson at 7 p.m. Oct. 8. Registration requested.
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