Kids, teens and family
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The Aztec Storytime: 7-8 p.m. Aug. 19, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about the Aztecs and the dangers of Mesoamerica. A story will be read and there will be a short craft along with snacks. Registration required. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Aug. 20-21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and caregivers. Share stories, fingerplays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Chicago Bears Pre-Season Trip: 4 p.m. Aug. 21, leaves from and returns to Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. For students in grades 6-8 and their parents. The Bears will play the San Francisco 49ers at 7 p.m. The cost is $93 per person, which includes game admission and transportation. For details, visit www.dfpd.org, call (847) 945-0650 or email info@dfpd.org.
Teen Troubadours poetry slam: 3 p.m. Aug. 22, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 12 and up. Come to this poetry slam to share poems and to hear some medieval poetry. No registration required. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD) or visit www.rlalibrary.org.
Teen Knitting Club: 3:30-4:45 p.m. Aug. 22, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Bring in a project to work on or use the library's supplies. Crocheters are also welcome. Instruction is available. Free and open to grades 7-12. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 203, visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or sign up at www.wauclib.org.
Game On: 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 6-12 can play Guitar Hero or compete with Mario at the Olympics on Nintendo Wii. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Internet Safety for Kids: 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Richard Linke, Internet security expert, will explain how to protect children from cyberpredators, cyberbullying and child identity theft. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m., Aug. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months and their caregivers build language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; for information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.