Kids, teens and family
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Oct. 6
Every Child Ready to Read: 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For parents, caregivers and preschool teachers working with children to age 5 can learn suggestions for preparing children to be successful readers. Free. To register, call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org, infodesk@eapl.org.
Oct. 11
Touch the Trucks Day: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 11, Church Street between Brainerd and Milwaukee avenues, Libertyville. An opportunity for kids to get up close to over 20 vehicles from area businesses and community organizations. For details, call the Cook Public Library District, at (847) 362-2330.
Ghost Stories Plus: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Storytellers tell ghost stories and more. Admission $5 for adults, $2 for children. Registration suggested. Call (815) 344-1294 or visit dnr.volobog@www.illinois.gov.
Oct. 13
Drop-in craft day: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in preschool through sixth-grade are welcome to participate. Materials will be provided to create a simple craft. For details, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Oct. 14
Drop-in Wii: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 1-6 can play their favorite Wii games. For details, call the Children's Services department at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Apple Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. PJ Storytime for children in preschool through first grade and their adult caregivers, featuring stories and songs about apples. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animals. To register, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Oct. 17
Clothing and toy sale: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Butterfield School, 1441 W. Lake St., Libertyville. The Butterfield Family Association will host this sale featuring consignment items from Libertyville area families. Items will include fall and winter clothing in infant through teen sizes, toys, books, games, videos, sporting equipment, Halloween costumes and baby items. A half-off sale on selected items will be Saturday.
Oct. 18
Scintillating Saturdays: 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 4, 18 and 25 and Nov. 1, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories, songs, and crafts designed for ages 2-7 with a caregiver. For more information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Oct. 28
Afternoon Spanish: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 28 to Dec. 2. Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Introduction to Spanish for ages 3 -6, with fun activities and entertainment. The fee is $64 for Lindnehurst Park District residents and $73 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.
Recurring
Afternoon Adventures: 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different craft, game, or activity every week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Lunch & Listen: Noon Fridays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a one-hour sample of a different book on CD each week for students in fourth grade and up. Participants are invited to bring a sack lunch, and the library will provide drinks and snacks. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Baby Jam: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers music specially chosen for babies 6- to 23-months-old to give the babies a safe space to move and bounce; an alternative activity will be provided for siblings older than 3. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Family Jam: 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Features a different style of music each week to get everyone dancing, for children ages 2-5 with an adult. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Big Screen Games: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Offers a different interactive DVD game each week for first- and second-graders. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.