Grayslake Area Public Library notes
Call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Junior American Girls: Join the library for an adventure-filled book discussion including a craft from the time period, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, for kindergarten through third grade.
Writer's Group: Connect with other writers at the library's monthly information and critique meeting, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Pick up copies of writings submitted for the next meeting at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration necessary.
The Kitchen Klangers: Enjoy a morning of unique musical entertainment with this energetic, local senior group at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. A Coffee Break program.
Thursday Night Book Chat: The group will discuss "Wickett's Remedy" by Myla Goldberg at 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Books are available for check-out at the Circulation Desk. No registration necessary.
Model railroad exhibit: A model train exhibit boasting an 11-by-24-foot, three-mainline track layout will delight model train enthusiasts and patrons of all ages at the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club Special Run, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Visitors will have the opportunity to control a train using one of the wireless remote controllers. Patrons may bring their own 'O' Gauge trains to run; both conventional and command control engines can be accommodated. This is a family program. No registration necessary.
College Essay-writing Tips: College of Lake County writing instructor Rae Doberstein will give tips and suggestions for writing thoughtful and thought-provoking college essays at 7 p.m. Sept. 27. She'll include some writing exercises to direct creativity and let participants know what the admissions counselors would like to see. If participants have admission forms with essay requirements, they should bring them. This program is for high school students.
Antique Appraisals: Rex Newell from Rex's Antiques will discuss what's being collected and what's not from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 29. The first 40 registrants will receive a verbal appraisal of their favorite antique.
Scarecrow School: Second- through fourth-graders can learn to design and build life-size scarecrows that will hang around the library this fall at 10 a.m. Sept. 29.