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
American Girl Book Club: Celebrate what it means to be a girl at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Take a journey back to 1904 with Samantha Parkington, a 9-year-old girl who is always ready to lend a hand to somebody in need. There will be a lively discussion followed by a fun craft. Read the book prior to book club date. Books are available at the circulation desk. For grades 2-4. Registration required.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
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847-244-5150
Episode: Watch the 2012 Sherlock episode “Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles,” featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the incomparable Sherlock Holmes, at 1 p.m. Thursday. Registration required.
Mobile health: The mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Free health screenings include blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass and waist measurement. All screenings are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Writing workshop: Bestselling author Rebecca Johns will offer help to fellow writers from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9. Explore the dark side of writing with this workshop entitled “Psychos, Stalkers and She-Devils: Using Bad Characters to Create Good Fiction.” Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Survey: The biennial Patron Satisfaction Survey will be open Monday through April 1. The survey will be available online and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. All survey responses are anonymous. At the end of the survey, you can enter your name in an optional raffle for a $100 Amazon gift card.
Adult Winter Reading Club: Pick up your Winter Reading Club passport at the front desk and tour the library to collect stamps on your voyage beginning Tuesday. Complete the activities and turn in your passport by March 31 to win prizes.
Crafts: Learn how to make a folded book heart that could be a great gift for a special someone at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration required.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Concert: Music historian Jim Kendros will perform a concert on rare historic string instruments such as the French hurdy-gurdy and Swedish nyckelharpa, and piano at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Registration required.
Google Drive: Learn to use this popular free cloud storage service to collaborate and improve productivity at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Gmail experience and account required. Registration required.
PJ story time: Kids can dress in pajamas, snuggle with a stuffy, and wind down from the day with books, songs and rhymes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Science Sleuths: This four-week series features stories, films, and hands-on science activities for the budding scientist at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays in January. For grades 2-3. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Game Club: Students of all ages will play Yugioh, Pokemon and board games from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Round Lake Area Public Library
906 Hart Road
847-546-7060
Meditation: Make 2016 a calm and balanced year with meditation. Learn easy techniques, then try the experience with guide Karen Whitaker at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
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Free tutoring: Volunteers from the Zion Community Focus Group provide free tutoring, homework help, and literacy activities from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. For grades 3-12.
Crafters: Share ideas with fellow crafters and have fun while you work at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bring all of your favorite projects.
Robotics Club: Explore electronics on STEAMy Tuesdays by techy tinkering and creating with littleBits at 4 p.m. Tuesday. littleBits are easy-to-use electronic building blocks and each session will include a challenge to master. This program will enhance understanding of today’s technology and how it works, while exploring robotics and learning concepts through tinkering and guided projects.
eReader resources: Learn about the different eReading resources available for free at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Bring your preferred eReading device, user name, password, email address and your valid library card number. Registration required.
Book group: Discuss “Bel Canto” by Ann Patchett at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Gaming: Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun with retro games like Hungry Hungry Hippos, Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego, Battleship and more at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. For grades 5-12.
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