Grayslake Area Public Library notes

Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.

Popeye and Swea'Pea: The amazing Swea'Pea will demonstrate why he's called the "Smartest Dog in the World" at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Trainer Alex, "Popeye," will demonstrate animal training and the value of a good obedience foundation and pet safety. This is a family event. Seating is limited. Tickets are required. See the Youth Services Desk for details.

The Purpling of America: Jim Kenney of Common Ground will explore the polarization of political America -- the "red-blue" phenomenon -- with an emphasis on the possibility that the American electoral map is growing ever more "purple" at 7 p.m. Monday. He'll consider red-blue, "retro-metro," and "purpling" values in religion, politics and culture, and assess the possibility that a progressive shift is actually under way.

Powwow: Celebrate Native American Culture with learning dances, songs, and costumes and instruments at 6 p.m. Tuesday For kindergarten through third grade. Parents will join in at 7 p.m. for the powwow.

Cool Science: Students in third grade and up can plot the growth of an island and explore the explosive world of volcanoes in this cool science event at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Crafty Kids: Students in third grade and up can join in to make a craft at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10.

Junior American Girls: Students in kindergarten through third grade can join in for a book discussion including a craft from the time period, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 12.

Gingerbread Houses: Children in first grade and over with a parent can learn how to make a traditional gingerbread house, then make a small candy house to take home, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14.

Thursday Night Book Chat: Discuss "The Dogs of Babel" by Carolyn Parkhurst at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. No registration necessary.

Call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.