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: “The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t” will be presented by Chicago-based Children’s Play Touring Theater at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. It is a special behind-the-scenes peek at the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Enjoy three close-call Christmas catastrophes: “Dinky the Dancing Reindeer,” “How Santa Got Well” and “Santa and the Witch.” Registration required.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Star Wars trivia: Bring your whole family to compete in an evening of fun Star Wars trivia, even if they’re not Jedi masters, at 7 p.m. Thursday. Register each family member separately. All ages with an adult.
Playdate: Children can 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.
Magic by Randy: Voted “Best Magician on the North Shore,” Randy Bernstein helps kick off the Winter Reading Club with an incredible combination of magic, comedy, and storytelling to delight both young and old at 11 a.m. Saturday. All ages. Registration recommended.
North Chicago Public Library
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2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Holiday story time: Enjoy stories, desserts and make ornaments at 1 p.m. Saturday.
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. For grades 5-12. Bring your own device or play on the iPads, laptops, or Xbox 360. Snacks will be served.
Writer’s Guild: Network with fellow writers, while critiquing each other’s work, evaluate styles, and discover tools for writing and publishing at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration requested
Ornaments: Finish a paper mache ornament by decorating with paint, paper, glitter, and other materials. at 2 p.m. Saturday. For kindergarten through 4th grade.
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