Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Antioch Public Library
757 N. Main St.
847-395-0874
Dementia: This interactive program on dementia will offer tips and strategies that can help everyone’s holidays be as stress free and enjoyable as possible at 7 p.m. Monday. Handouts including a list of practical resources will also be provided. Registration requested.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
847-223-5313
Writers group: Teen authors or poets are encouraged to share work with peers at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Activities will be available to develop writing, editing and critiquing skills. Registration requested.
Writers group: Adults can connect with other writers at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Button Day: Celebrate National Button Day by learning a bit about their history and how people collect them at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Also, play a game or two and create a craft. For grades 2-4 and registration requested.
Book group: Discuss “Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration requested and refreshments served.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Portrayal: Dramatist Leslie Goddard portrays Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, the longest-serving First Lady of the United States during her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Registration required.
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Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Puzzle swap: In honor of International Games Day there will be a puzzle swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Bring in gently used puzzles Monday through Nov. 21 to get a new-to-you puzzle.
Book group: Discuss “The Outside Boy” by Jeanine Cummins at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Registration requested.
Setting a holiday table: Have fun table settings that show off a new skill of napkin folding at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Liliana will demonstrate the steps to create a napkin turkey, tree, and flower. Plus, take home the directions for these designs and more. Registration requested.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Games for grown-ups: Bring your own or use board, card, or table games provided at 1 p.m. Sunday. Open to high school through adult gamers of all levels.
Chicago exhibit: The Chicago History Museum’s historian Peter Alter discusses highlights of the exhibition, “Chicago Authored,” and shares how authors have defined the city by sharing their stories at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Bring a lunch starting at noon. Coffee and dessert provided. Registration required.
Robotics: Build and program the “Dancing Bird” model using the LEGO Education WeDo software in this fun, hands-on program at 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for grades 3-5, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday for grades 6-12. Registration required.
Teen book group: Discuss “Unwind” by Neal Shusterman at 7 p.m. Monday. A copy of the book (yours to keep) is reserved for you when you register. For grades 8–12,and registration required.
Book group: Discuss “The Story Hour” by Thrity Umrigar at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Registration recommended.
Genealogy help: Take an in-depth look at genealogical resources while focusing on your personal project with the help of a librarian at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Internet experience necessary. Appointments available between 1 and 3 p.m. for 25 minutes each. Registration required.
Writer’s group: A sounding board and moral support for beginning and experienced writers alike at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Facilitator-led. Newcomers are welcome. Registration not required.
Science explorers: Young scientists take flight in this exciting program about aeronautics at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Hands-on projects familiarize students with the basic concepts of flight and the physical forces that act upon things that fly. For grades 4–5. Registration required.
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