Kids, teens and family

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Kids, teens, family" in the subject line.

Digital Scrapbooking: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can create lasting memories with digital scrapbooks. Bring at least 20 favorite photos to make a paper album. Register at vapld.info or by calling (847) 634-3650.

Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 22 and 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The library provides space, books, toys and refreshments for children under 3 and their caregivers to enjoy each others' company. Siblings are welcome to attend. VAPLD cardholders only. Registration is not required. For information, visit vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650.

Electronic Gaming Lab: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens will take over the wireless lab at the library for game play, video game design, and more. There is no charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Family Game Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families can play popular board games or Wii sports. For details, call the Children's Services desk, at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Teen Cuisine - Veg Out: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 23, Wauconda Public Library, 801 N. Main Str., Wauconda. Easy, meat-free recipes that teens can prepare on their own to maintain good nutrition. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Back to School Skills: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 3-6 can learn how to use the library more efficiently. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 223-5313.

DDR and Guitar Hero: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-12 can watch and play Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. Registration is not required. For information, call the (847) 438-3433.

Worldwide Day of Play: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Free sports-themed event for all ages, with games, contests, sports for parents and kids and special activities for small children. Some activities will be held outdoors. Registration is required; call (847) 566-0650.

Game On!: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can play Guitar Hero and a variety of video games on the Nintendo Wii. Registration is not required. For information, visit vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650.

Home Alone: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children ages 7-12 will learn how to properly use a house key, important phone numbers, how to use the phone in an emergency, and other important skills, as well as fire safety and prevention. The cost is $48 for Lindnehurst Park District residents and $55 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.