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
Movie and discussion. “Pat and Mike” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Friday. It will be shown on the big screen and refreshments will be provided.
Gaming: An Xbox and a Wii will be set up, as well as some laptops, for online gaming and board, card and tabletop games all day Saturday. Feel free to bring games from home (rated Teen and under) or check out those available at the library. Open to anyone in grades 7-12.
Movie marathon: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” will be released in theaters on Friday. Celebrate by watching all three “Hunger Games” movies marathon-style all day Saturday. Open to anyone in grades 7-12.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
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Gaming: Drop in for the board game bonanza from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Bring a game or choose from the selection available. There will be classics like Pictionary and Taboo, newer picks like Ticket to Ride, Dixit, and Pandemic and snacks to keep the gaming going.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Playdate: Kids are invited to interact with toys and a playhouse to chase away those wintertime blues at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Siblings are welcome. For birth to age 4 with a caregiver.
Online research: Learn to use historical news, primary source articles, obituaries, and articles from popular or scientific journals to find relatives or friends been in the news in the recent or distant past at 1 p.m. Friday. Internet experience necessary. Registration required.
Closed-captioned movie: “Red Army,” rated PG, will be shown at 2 p.m. Friday. Registration recommended.
Performance: “Madeline & the Bad Hat: The Musical” will be presented by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre at 11 a.m. Saturday. For ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Registration required.
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