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
Little engineers: Ages 3-5 can put on their hard hats and break out their tools for Little Engineers 10:30 a.m. Friday. This is a free play environment for future engineers and their adults to build together using wooden blocks, gears or Lincoln Logs.
Film and discussion: “The Lady from Shanghai” will be shown and discussed at 6:30 p.m. Friday. It will be shown on the big screen and refreshments will be provided.
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Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Volunteer orientation: Learn more about opportunities to volunteer at the library at 7 p.m. Thursday. Orientation and information meetings are held once each quarter. Registration recommended.
Tech talk: IT professional Rich Trauth will look at the dangers that exist online, and will provide steps you can take to protect yourself against intruders from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Registration required.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
Book group: Children in grades 4-7 will discuss “The After Room” by Maile Meloy at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. There will be snacks and refreshments.
Winter craft and more: All ages can enjoy a winter craft, story time and baking cookies at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
Coloring for adults: Many adults are coloring for relaxation. Bring a friend and color your worries away from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Materials, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Guest speaker: Dr. Xiaoming Zhai, professor of geology at the College of Lake County, will be the guest speaker at 2 p.m. Saturday. For grades kindergarten through 8th. Get hands-on experience with different types of rocks as we learn about earth science and the American Dream. Registration requested.
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