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
Performance: Author/storyteller William Pack will tell the story behind the story and recreate a Victorian-era magic lantern show of “A Christmas Carol,” while reading from Charles Dickens’ abridged version of the classic at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Crafts: Adults in their 20s and 30s can make the perfect gift for that special someone at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Supplies and an escape from home are provided. Registration required.
Best books review: Children’s librarians provide an overview of the best new books for ages 0–18 at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Stay afterward for a personal consultation. Registration required.
Heroes: Meet the guardians of your galaxy, officers from the Lincolnshire police and fire departments, at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 3. Learn about staying safe online, at school, and in your neighborhood. For grades 3–8. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Crafts: Evening crafts will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Games: Game Club meets 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
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2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Crafts: Make a pom-pom shooter or macaroni picture to take home at 6 p.m. Monday or Tuesday. For ages 0 to 6.
Book groups: Discuss “The Bone Clocks” by David Mitchell at 1 p.m. Wednesday and at 10 a.m. Dec. 5. Registration requested.
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