Kids, teens and family
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Summer Chess Tournament: 4 p.m. July 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Chess players ages 8 to 17 can take part in the chess tournament. There will be pizza and cookies for the players, and medals for the winners. Register by clicking on "calendar" at www.fremontlibrary.org, calling (847) 918-3218, or stopping at the Youth Services desk.
Children's Film Festival: 7 p.m. July 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Children entering grades third through eighth grade are invited to see a selection of short movies from around the world. Refreshments will be served. Register by clicking on "calendar" at www.fremontlibrary.org, calling (847) 918-3218, or stopping at the Youth Services desk.
Game ON!: 1-3:30 p.m., July 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can spend an afternoon playing Guitar Hero or competing with Mario at the Olympics on the Nintendo Wii. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Anime Review Board: 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Watch Japaneses animated films and talk about them. Snacks provided. Grades 9-12. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Drop-in Storytime Series: 10 a.m. July 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Featuring music, crafts and literature geared for children ages 3 and older (although all ages may attend). Programs are free and no registration is required. For more information, call (847) 438-3840.
Drop-in Storytime Series: 10 a.m. July 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older (although all ages may attend). Programs are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840.
DDR and Guitar Hero: 3-5 p.m. July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Play Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. For students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library, at (847) 438-3433.
Tie-Dye workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Participants must bring a clean, prewashed (no fabric softener) cotton shirt, sweat shirt, socks or anything that can be tie-dyed. Kids of all ages are welcome. Adults will need to stay and help younger children tie knots. This program is free and requires no registration. For information, call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.
Children's Concert Series: 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m., July 25 and Aug. 1, Viking Park Band Shell, Gurnee. Little Nashville will perform July 25; Jim Gill will perform Aug. 1. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held indoors in the Viking Park Dance Hall. For information, call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Drop-in crafts: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Drop in to make crafts geared for preschool ages and up with adult help For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Friday Fun Faire: 1 p.m. July 25, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For 3-year-olds through kindergartners to enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.
Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 1-4 p.m., July 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Self-defense techniques are demonstrated and girls practice simple self-defense moves. Ages 13-19; under the age of 18 must submit a parental permission slip before attending the program. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Let's Go Fly a Kite: 10-11 a.m. July 26, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Hear a kite story, then design and make kites and fly them outside if the wind is right. For ages 5-8 with a parent. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Drop in for preschool stories: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday or 7 p.m. Thursdays, through July 26, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Drop-in preschool "Fun on the Farm" storytimes for ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver. Animal crackers will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. No registration is needed. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Super Fun Happy Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1, Reed Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. For ages kindergarten (completed) through sixth grade. Cost is $350. Camp will have yoga, chess and improv. For information, visit www.longgroveparkdistrict.com or call the Long Grove Park District, at (847) 438-4743.