Kids, teens and family

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Book Bites for teens: 7-8 p.m. July 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6-8 can talk about books while enjoying snacks. The topic will be popular books made into movies. This is a free program, but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, sign up online at www.eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

Marvelous Munchies: 2 p.m., July 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children going into third and fourth grade will whip up tasty snacks that are fun to eat and easy to make. This program is free; registration is required. For more information, call the Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Cooking Techniques: 3:30-5:15 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1, Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Children in grades 4-6 will learn basic cooking techniques and skills. To register or for more information, visit www.gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Family Storytime: 1 p.m. July 28-31 7 p.m. July 31, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Register up to three children from your family between age 2 and kindergarten. Register in person or over the phone at (847) 356-7711.

Teen gaming: 1-4 p.m. July 29, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Students in grades 7-12 can play Guitar Hero and Rock Band on a big screen with theater quality surround sound. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit the library online at www.wauclib.org.

Red Cross Babysitting: Register at least two weeks before class. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive. The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course, for ages 11-15. Bring a sack lunch and drink, along with a toy doll to use. $82 for Grayslake Park District residents, $102 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Teddy Bear Picnic: 11:15 a.m., July 30, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. After a concert by singer and musician Kathleen Gibson, children and bears will parade through the library, followed by lunch at noon. Picnickers should bring their favorite stuffed friend, a blanket and a bag lunch. The library will provide a beverage and dessert. For families with children in preschool through second grade. For more information or to register, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. July 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No registration required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.

Wednesday Afternoon Club: 4:30-5:30 p.m. July 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For first- through third-graders. Share books, poems, riddles and jokes. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.

A Little Bit of Magic: 7 p.m. July 31, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, C 005 Auditorium, in the lower level of the C Wing. Children's play. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes prior to the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.

Picnic Storytime: 11:30 a.m. July 31, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children ages 5 and under are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal and a lunch during this special outdoor program. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Children's Department at (847) 438-3840.

Magic Class: 5:15-6:10 p.m. July 31, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Ages 5-12 can learn magic tricks and receive a magic kit to take home. The fee is only $17 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $21 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Beach Bash: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Open to incoming sixth- the eighth-grade students of participating Mundelein Afterschool Coalition schools, including Mundelein School Districts 75 and 76, Fremont School District 79, Hawthorn District 73, and Santa Maria del Popolo Grade School. Free swimming, sand fun, scenic views and Guitar Hero to play underneath the gazebos. School I.D. is required for entry and free admission. For more information, call (847) 566-0650, ext. 26 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

Kids bike and run: 9 a.m. Aug. 2 at Sunset Woods Park, 1801 Sunset Road, Highland Park. Open to ages 5-12. The distance for children ages 5 to 8 will be 0.9 miles for biking and 0.3 miles for running. For children ages 9 and 10, the biking distance will be 1.8 miles, and the running distance will be 0.6 miles. Registration is $10 the day of the event. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. In the case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Aug. 3. For information, call (847) 579-4554.

Preschool Saturdays: 9:30-10 a.m. Aug. 2, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Short and entertaining films of stories old and new. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650.

Free kids movie: 1 p.m. Aug. 4, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Free showing of the film "A Bug's Life." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. For information, call (847) 244-5150.