Events and programs at libraries across Lake County.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane, Grayslake
847-223-5313
Babymouse: Children in second through fourth grades can talk about their favorite Babymouse books and characters, learn about the authors and create a craft at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration requested.
Teen hangout: Seventh through 12th graders can hangout at the library after it closes until 7 p.m. Friday. Registration requested.
Teen book chat: Discuss what other teenagers are reading and what new books are coming to the library at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration requested.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee
847-244-5150
Movie: “Mr. Holmes” will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff
More Top Picks Best Coffee Grinders
847-234-2540
Wool Gatherers Club: Needle artists meet to share stories, solve problems and work on current projects at 1:30 Thursday. Open to all skill levels. This meeting will include the final collection of completed afghans for Mothers Trust Foundation.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
224-543-1485
Story time: Children can drop in for stories and songs to build language, listening and pre-reading skills at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Thursday. For children ages 3 to 5 without a caregiver.
Author visit: Author Ronald Balson discusses his book “Saving Sophie” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration recommended.
ACT practice exam: Free proctored practice exam at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Participants receive a free score analysis and conference with the C2 Education program director. For grades 8 through 12. Registration required.
Facebook for business: Learn to set up a business Facebook account and use it to meet goals at 10 a.m. Saturday. Internet experience and email account required. Registration required.
Music together: Share songs, rhymes and instruments with your children in a relaxed, playful environment at 10 a.m. Saturday. Presented by the Stevenson PREP Community Music Academy. For ages 0–5 with an adult. Registration required.
Intermediate Scratch: Scratch programming language class with Stevenson High School teacher David Gumminger at 1 p.m. Saturday. Laptops provided or bring your own. Previous experience with Scratch required. For grades two and up; children under 10 with an adult. Registration required.
Waukegan Public Library
128 N. County St., Waukegan
847-775-2560
Movie and book discussion: Screening of Francois Truffaut’s adaptation of “Fahrenheit 451,” followed by a comparative book/film discussion for adults from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Sci-Fi writers’ workshop: Young adults brainstorm ideas, share their writing and critique each other’s work in the writers’ workshop at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion
847-872-4680
Computer bootcamp: Get basic computer training from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Enroll for an introduction to computers, the Internet and email. This class is intended for beginners with some or no computer experience. There will be a break from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Registration required.
Comics workshop: Teens can learn how to make comics or zines at noon Saturday. Learn the basics of storytelling and show you how to create your comic — first with pencil and paper, and then with digital tools. For grades 5 through12. Registration required.
Twitter @newssun