Kids, teens and family

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Bounce and Books: 9:30-10 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 27, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. An early literacy program for children not yet 2-years-old and a caregiver, with nursery rhymes, books, music, and physical activities. Older siblings are welcome, as long as they are not disruptive. Registration is required. For information, call Children's Services, at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212, or visit www.wauclib.org.

Storytime: 9:30-10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For 4- and 5-year-olds. To register, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Fall Storytimes: The week of Sept. 9 to the week of Oct. 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Sign up in the Children's Department, at www.eapl.org, or by calling (847) 438-3840. Register for only one class per session per child:

• Terrific Twos & Threes: 9:30-9:50 a.m. Tuesdays or 9:30-9:50 a.m. Wednesdays.

• Preschool Storytime: For unaccompanied children ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays or 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays.

Checkmates Chess Club: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Three weeks of instruction are followed by a tournament with prizes. All levels are invited. For kindergartners through fifth-graders. Registration is required and is limited to Ela Library cardholders and students of District 95 schools. To sign up, call (847) 438-3840.

Teen Action Group: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can give input on book selection, teen programming and more and have pizza. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit www.wauclib.org.

Toddlers Messy Mayhem: 10:15-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 to Oct. 1, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Give toddlers ages 2-3 the freedom of exploration with fun and messy materials. Bring a smock or one a parent's old T-shirt. Parents are encouraged to get messy with their children. $28 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $35 for nonresidents. (847) 356-6011.

Preschool Storytime: 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For 3-year-olds. To register, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Corn Maze: Register by Wednesday, Sept. 10. Bus leaves Friday, Oct. 24, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Grades 6-9 can head to Richardson Farm in Spring Grove to wander through 22 acres of mazes. Fee of $20 for Grayslake Park District residents, $25 for nonresidents covers transportation by van and admission to the corn maze. We will meet at the GLPD Rec Center. For information, including time, call (847) 223-7529.

Harvest Moon Campfire: Register by Friday, Sept. 12. Event is 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Central Park, on Lake Street between Washington and Central streets, Grayslake. All ages can enjoy campfire stories, making s'mores, singing campfire songs and having fun. Hay wagon will pick up participants at the Grayslake Park District Aquatic Center parking lot, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. Cost is $7 per person for Grayslake Park District residents, $9 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Play Day Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Alpine Chapel gym, 1180 Heather Drive, Lake Zurich. Kids through preschool age and their moms will get to interact with the "Busy Brain" Traveling Children's Museum. Snacks and beverages provided. This event is free. For information, visit www.alpinechapel.org/women or call (847) 540-8280.

Child Safety Day: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Great Lakes Credit Union, 2135 North Route 83, Round Lake Beach. Police officers will fingerprint children and Liberty Mutual will provide child identification kits to take home. The "Dangerous Strangers" video starring McGruff will demonstrate the importance of safety to children through an interactive DVD. For information, call Sue Malo, at (847) 578-8869.

Movie for kids: 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, The Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to see "The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning" free of charge. For information, call Children's Services, at (847) 526-6225 ext. 212.

Scavenger hunt and craft: Sept. 13-19, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a weeklong scavenger hunt. Also, drop by between 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, to make a pirate craft. Both events are free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 438-3433.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For adults and children; bring puzzles and exchange them for new ones. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Mudfest: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, Jewett Park, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield. Teams of 8-10 high school students compete in volleyball, tug-of-war and a cherry pie eating contest. For details, visit www.dfpd.org, call (847) 945-0650 or email info@dfpd.org.

Game On!: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can test their video game skills against the pros from GAMESTOP in Mundelein. No charge for this program, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit www.wauclib.org.