Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Antioch Public Library
757 N. Main St.
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847-395-0874
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010: This class introduces the features of MS PowerPoint 2010 at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Topics include creating a new presentation, opening and saving an existing presentation, choosing a slide layout, entering information into a slide, and running a slide show. Registration required.
Performance: Those Were the Days Radio Players of Lake County will perform a “spooky show” from old time radio at 2 p.m. Sunday. Registration required.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313
Sale: Find books, cookbooks, DVDs, or other reference materials at the Friends of the Library fall used book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A $5 bag sale will be offered all day Sunday. Book sales are held twice a year to raise funds. All proceeds support library programs and events.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Author visit: Meet author Patricia Skalka at 2 p.m. Saturday. Her “Dave Cubiak Door County” mysteries have garnered praise in the publishing industry. During her book discussion, she will talk about her writing style, her love of mysteries, and her Wisconsin settings. Books will be available for purchase. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Movie for adults: “The Age of Adaline,” rated PG-13, will be shown at 1 p.m. Friday.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Graceland Cemetery: Landscape historian Barbara Geiger discusses the story behind this eternal resting place for the movers and shakers of Chicago’s Gilded Age at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Bring a lunch as the program starts at noon. Coffee and dessert provided. Registration required.
Build roller coasters: Build foam roller coasters and learn about the different kinds of energies behind your favorite ride with the Northern Illinois University STEM Outreach Team at 4:30 p.m. Thursday for grades 3-5. A second session will be held at 6:30 p.m. for grades 6-12. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Story time: Story time and craft will celebrate Hispanic heritage at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Round Lake Area Public Library
906 Hart Road
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847-546-7060
Haunted tour: Guide Clarence Goodman will take you on a virtual tour of haunted places in Chicago at 7 p.m. Friday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Minecraft Club: Teens are invited to play Minecraft, complete challenges, and meet new friends at 6 p.m. Thursday. The library will provide iPads, laptops or Xbox 360 or attendees can bring their own. Snacks will be served. For grades 5-12.
Parenting: Educator Terry Thourson’s presentation will provide information to parents of children of all ages at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Unlock the mystery of your child’s behaviors with his parenting guide to no more tears and no more tantrums.
Book group: Discuss “The Moor’s Account” by Laila Lalami at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration requested.
Scream with Skype: Creepy themes will be featured as teens Skype with seven incredible young adult authors at 6 p.m. Saturday. For grades 5-12. Registration required.
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