Kids, teens and family

Little Listeners: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays June 3 to 24, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 4 to 25 and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays June 5 to 26 for ages 3-17 months; 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 3 to 24, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays June 4 to 25 and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays June 5 to 26 for ages 15-28 months, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Programs coach parents and caregivers in supporting the skills needed to acquire language. For information or to register, call the youth services department at (847) 356-7711.

Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- 23 months old, to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremont library.org.

Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremont library.org.

Parent/child Golf Tourney: Register by June 6. 1-3 p.m. June 14, Grayslake Golf Course, 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake. Parent/child (ages 8-14). Teams of a parent and a child ages 8 to 14 compete in a handicap tournament, with additional contests including a yellow ball contest, closest to the pin, longest putt, and a special junior challenge. Fees include golf, prizes and refreshments. $25 per two-person team. Call (847) 223-7529 for information.

Father/son Sports Night: Register by June 6. 6-8:30 p.m. June 20, The Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Dodgeball, scooter basket, and hockey. Dinner from Salutos, including pizza, salad and dessert. For boys 4-10 years old with an adult. $36 per couple for Grayslake Park District residents, $45 per couple for nonresidents; $15 per additional child. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Saturday Storytime Series: 10 a.m. June 7, 14, 21 and 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children of all ages are invited for stories, songs, crafts and fun. Free; no advance registration required. Adults must accompany children. For information, contact the children's department at (847) 438-3840.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff: Noon to 2 p.m. June 8 The Vernon Area Public Library District is at 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Event to kick off the "Get in the Game, Read!" summer reading clubs. Will feature a live DJ, water balloon toss, balloon twister and carnival-style games. Summer Reading Club registration will also begin. Giveaways, prizes, raffles, refreshments and more. For more information call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Operation Safety: 1-4 p.m. June 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, in the north parking lot. The Illinois State Police and the Wheeling Police Department will simulate various unsafe driving situations including a rollover car crash, driving without a seat belt, and drunk driving. This event is for all ages, and will stress the importance of driver awareness. For details or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Toddlers' messy mayhem: 10:15 to 11 a.m. Mondays June 9 to 30, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Patents have a messy time with their 2- and 3-year-olds. Bring a smock or old T-shirt. The cost is $28 for Lindenhurst Park District residents and $35 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Youth Chess Club: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, for six weeks starting June 10, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Boards and pieces are provided. Call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Tumbling Twisters: 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays June 10 to July 22 (no class July 1), Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Class teaches basic and new tumbling skills, as well as balance beam maneuvers. For ages 4 to 6. The cost is $54 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $63 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Jesse White Tumblers: 2-3 p.m., June 10, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. First- through ninth-graders can see how these talented children fly through the air as they complete acrobatic and athletic feats. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Game on!: 1-3:30 p.m., June 11, 16 and 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play Guitar Hero or compete with Mario at the Olympics on a Nintendo Wii, along with a variety of other video games. For sixth- through 12th-graders. Registration is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Now I Know My A to Z: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 11 to July 23. There will be no class July 2. Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children ages 3 to 5 will learn the basics of the alphabet through stories, songs, crafts and games. $35 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $44 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Kidsbuck$ Family Game Show: 7-8 p.m., June 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An ever-changing cast of randomly selected contestants plays the Kidsbuck$ Family Game Show. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.