Grayslake Area Public Library notes

Grayslake Area Public Library

For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

All programs require registration, unless otherwise noted.

Anime Club: Join the Anime Club for food, fun and prizes from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. Open to students in eighth grade and up.

Dog Days: Kids in kindergarten through third grade can share a few books about dogs and have fun making a frame for a photo of their dog or other pet at 11 a.m. Saturday. Bring one photo.

Let's LEGO at the Library: Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can join other LEGO enthusiasts to share ideas and build structures at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. "DUPLOists" (children in second grade and younger) must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to join other children. For more information, see the youth services desk.

A Yoga and Tea Experience: This workshop will be held from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Start with an energizing tea and move into a gentle chair yoga class. End with a guided sampling of several calming teas, and take favorite teas home. Appropriate for everyone, including those with limited mobility. A Coffee Break Program.

Writing Contest: Students in third through 12th grade can submit an essay about a book that made a difference in their lives to the Friends of the Grayslake Library Writing Contest for the chance to win one of 15 cash prizes totaling $2,000. There are separate categories for students in five different age groups: third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth, seventh and eighth, high school freshmen and sophomores and high school juniors and seniors.

In each category, the first place prize is $250, second place is $100 and third place $50. Every participant will be awarded an honorable mention ribbon or certificate. Entries must be dropped off at the library or postmarked by Tuesday. Entry forms and complete rules will be available on the library's Web site.

Thursday Night Book Chat: Discuss "A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian" by Marina Lewycka at 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. No registration necessary.

Jeffery the Great: Enjoy a morning of fun and magic as magician Jeffery the Great blends wit, humor and magic at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 19. This is a free family event, but tickets are required. See the youth services desk for information.

Writer's Group: Connect with other writers at monthly information and critique meetings. The next meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Pick up copies of writings submitted for the next meeting at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required.

Snacks for the Big Game: Chef Bean will offer ideas for spicing up appetizers and desserts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24. A $3 tasting fee is due at the program.

Crafty Kids: Kids in third grade and up are invited to take part in a surprise craft at 11 a.m. Jan. 26. The craft could be wet, hard, messy or clean -- participants won't know until they join in.

The Law of Attraction: Personal Power Coach and past President of the Chicago Coach Federation, Faith Curtis will offer suggestions on how to design the life you want using the "Law of Attraction" at 7 p.m. Jan. 28.

Community input sought: The Grayslake Area Public Library District is seeking a dozen people to participate in the Community Planning Committee portion of the library's long range planning process. The group's charge is to envision the year 2013, describe why the area served by the library district is a wonderful place to live, and tell how the library contributes to that. Then the group will select and recommend to the library board two or three of the Public Library Association's Service Responses which will become the primary focus of the library's activities for the next five years.

Participants do not have to be library card holders or library users. They can be any age from high school to senior citizen, male or female, of any ethnic background or religious affiliation. The more diversity in the group, the better it will help the library serve all patrons. The only restriction is that participants must be residents of the Grayslake Area Public Library District.

Time requirements are minimal. There will be a two-hour evening orientation session one evening in January and a facilitator-led session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a day in January.

For details, contact Library Director Roberta Thomas at (847) 223-5313, ext. 205 or rthomas@grayslake.info.