Events and programs for the whole family are being held at libraries across Lake County.
Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee
847-244-5150
Superheroes: Learn how superheroes have shaped public opinion and influenced American politics during a program titled “Superheroes and Patriots: Comic Propaganda Unveiled” at 10 a.m. Saturday. The program is co-sponsored by the Waukegan Branch of the AAUW and Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar Program. Registration required.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
847-234-2540
Needlepoint: Join Candice Engelhard, owner of The Forest Needle in Lake Forest, as she shares her knowledge of threads, needles, canvases and other supplies to consider before beginning a needlepoint project at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Completed projects will be on display. Registration requested.
Cooking: Get creative in the kitchen at 1 p.m. Friday. Spice Merchants, a local merchant, will help attendees create a warm and cozy dish for a chilly day. Spice Merchants will provide free samples of the spices needed to complete the dishes. Registration requested.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
847- 634-3650
Math magicians: Participants explore math concepts through books, games and a craft at 11 a.m. Friday. For ages 3-6 with an adult. Registration required.
Story time: The whole family is invited to the new “weekend blend” story time that combines all of the library’s weekday story time offerings, plus coffee and donuts, at 10 a.m. Saturday. For ages birth through 5 with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Tech talk: Examine the pros and cons of different types of contactless mobile payments at 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration recommended.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
847-689-0125
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Author visit: TJ Morris, author of “Blood is Thicker Than Color,” will discuss her book at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Waukegan Public Library
128 N. County St.
847-623-2041
“Fahrenheit 451” workshop: Children will participate in hands-on experiments to learn about the science behind the title in this workshop at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration required.
Jazz and sweets: The West End Jazz Band will perform favorites and standards at this noon concert, with the Friends of the Library selling cookies and other goodies to benefit the library on Friday. Registration required.
Zion-Benton Public Library
2400 Gabriel Ave.
847-872-4680
African drumming: Enjoy an interactive storytelling performance using drums and percussion at 1 p.m. Saturday. Through music, learn about the people and culture of West Africa’s Guinea. Families and people of all ages are invited.
AARP tax aide: Volunteers will help with taxes on Wednesdays, by appointment only.
Tax forms: Staff will help you find and print forms online (the first 10 pages are free). They will also mail forms to residents, free of charge. Call the Adult Services desk with your name, address, type of form, and form number.
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