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
Story time: Retired librarian Gail Dever along with Mary Penich, author of “I Don’t Like Mice,” will read to the children at 2 p.m. Saturday. Friends of WNPL members are invited to bring one guest and up to two children (ages 2-5). Members are requested to register.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Presentation: Historian Jim Gibbons presents the life of the man referred to as “Hizzoner,” Mayor Richard J. Daley — a man of vision, courage and dreams for the great city of Chicago at 7 p.m. Thursday. Born in Bridgeport on the South Side, the legendary mayor governed for 21 years until his death in 1976. Registration requested.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Books and ballet: Listen to some ballet stories and then enjoy a ballet lesson with ballerina and teacher Samantha Robison from Dancenter North at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Feel free to wear your favorite ballet clothes and tutus to practice your plies, pas de chats, and pirouettes. For ages 3–5 with a caregiver. Registration required.
Minecraft Mania: Work with other teens to creatively build amazing structures and strategically defeat zombies, spiders, and skeletons Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for grades 3-5, and at 7 p.m. for grades 6-8. Working with MinecraftEdu software. Registration required.
Coffee with a cop: Join Lincolnshire police officers for coffee and conversation at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Get wise to the latest scams, ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know your local law enforcement.
SAT practice: Ward off test day jitters by taking a free proctored practice exam at the library at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Participants receive a free detailed score analysis and conference with the C2 Education program director. For grades 8–12. Registration required.
Story time: The whole family is invited to our new “weekend blend” story time that combines all of our weekday story time offerings — plus coffee and donuts — at 10 a.m. Saturday. Find out what early literacy is all about, and meet other area parents and kids. For ages birth to 5 with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Performance: “Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are … The Musical” will be performed at 11 a.m. Saturday. Based on the award-winning book by author Maria Dismondy, this show empowers kids to always do the right thing and be proud of themselves. For ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
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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.
Waukegan Public Library
128 N. County St.
847-775-2560
Author visit: Michael Pitre, who served as a communications officer in the U.S. Marine Corps through two tours of duty in Iraq, will discuss his acclaimed novel, “Fives and Twenty-Fives,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Pitre’s visit is one of many special events in Waukegan and surrounding areas in support of “Those Who Serve,” a two-month initiative by the Waukegan Arts Council in partnership with the city of Waukegan. Also, former Marine officer, artist, and author Benjamin Busch’s photographs on display in the lobby through Nov. 11.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Tea and tour: Enjoy a traditional tea, complete with baked goods, while learning about available library services at 2 p.m Thursday. All guests will receive a tour of library and a complimentary gift. Registration requested.
Party: Celebrate 10 years of Percy Jackson with a toga party at 2 p.m. Saturday. Learn about mythology and heroes through trivia, crafts, and games. Bring a sheet to create your very own toga or dress up as your favorite Greek god, goddess, or monster. Those who preregister and attend will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a five-book boxed set. For grades kindergarten through 8th. Registration requested.
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