Lake Co. family calendar

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.

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.

Game On!: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament for teens with pros from Gamestop in Mundelein. This program is free but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Honest Abe: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Face to Face Productions will present the musical "Honest Abe: A Character You Can Count On." For details, call (847) 634-3650.

Preschool Fair: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Drop in to meet area preschool teachers and gather information about schools. For details, call (847) 223-5313, or visit grayslake.info.

Teen Monster Makeup Workshop: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how to create realistic bruises, lacerations, burns and more. For information, call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

Author visit: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Chicago author and NPR commentator Beth Finke - with her Seeing Eye dog Hanni - will share her experiences as a blind writer and read from her latest picture book. This program is geared for children of all ages and adults. For information, call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

Kids movie matinees: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of "101 Dalmatians." The next School's Out matinee will be "Pocahontas" on Nov. 11. No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

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.

The Adoption Process Today: 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Attorney Sally Wildman will present fundamental of adoption and legal steps of the process and share resources on choosing adoption agencies and related professionals. There is a fee of $29 per person. for information and to register, call (847) 932-2171 or visit comed128.org/program.htm.

Adventure Club: 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The theme will be birthdays. Celebrate the library's 50th Anniversary with stories, games and a snack. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Sukkah Hop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Beth Judea, on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove. Beth Judea's United Synagogue Youth will meet in the USY Youth Lounge for a "Sukkah Hop." Youths are asked to bring a jacket because they will be traveling outside. Admission is free for members; $10 for Jewish nonmembers. For information, contact Youth Director Aaron Polonsky at (847) 634-0777, ext. 114, or YouthDirector@BethJudea.org.

Teen Action Group: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can help the library with book selection, teen programming and more while having pizza. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Talk About Substance Abuse: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents and school-age children are invited to a discussion about substance abuse. Children's educator Chris Buik will use stories and her menagerie of live animals to illustrate the topic. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Oct. 15

Teen Driving Program: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Dare to Prepare, a pre-permit workshop for parents and teens that provides information teens need to know before they take the wheel. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Drop in for a story. No registration required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 16

Family Reading Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Families with children in kindergarten and up will hear children's librarian Jane Friess "Read Outside the Box" and explore the wide spectrum of the collection, hear stories, and make family crafts. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Cops 'N Kids: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Rink Side Family Entertainment Center in Gurnee Mills Mall, 6170 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Meet the Founder of Cops 'N Kids, Julia Witherspoon. Enjoy a Trick-or-Treat-themed story and decorate a Halloween cupcake. Bring a new or gently used book or two to donate to Cops 'N Kids. Visit rink-side.com or cops-n-kids.org, or call (847) 856-1064, ext. 229.

Jamma Tales: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories and songs designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Children may wear pajamas. Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 634-3650.

Baby Signs: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Mundelein Park District's Chalet, 888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein. A workshop based on research documenting the positive effects of teaching infants to communicate with signs before they can talk. The cost is $60 for Mundelein residents, $90 for nonresidents. For information or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

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.

Trick or Treat Path: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Children ages 1-6 can wear their costumes and walk from "house to house" along outdoor park paths, receiving treats from costumed characters in a nonthreatening environment. Admission is $6 for Gurnee Park District residents, $8 for nonresidents. Parents must attend but do not pay. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Registration may be made at gurneeparkdistrict.com or at Viking Park and Hunt Club Park Community Center in Gurnee. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors at Viking Park's Community Center. For information, visit the Web site or call (847) 623-7788.

Moving Pictures, Dancing Feet: 1:15 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 24, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Children ages 2-6 and caregivers are welcome to enjoy movies, music, movement and crafts. Registration is not required. For information call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

You're Going to Eat That?: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The library dares teens to eat chocolate-covered critters and more in this Teen Cuisine program. There is no charge to attend, registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Go With the Flow: 4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Students in grades 5-6 are invited to 'go with the flow' with Hatha, a basic form of yoga. Advance registration is suggested; to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Anime and Manga Club: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Teens are invited to make candy sushi and taste the results with the "Unnamed Anime and Manga Club." For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For 3-year-olds through kindergartners; enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

LAN Party: 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday, Oct. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Bring a computer and game copies for PC gaming. The library will supply the connecting cables, pop, and pizza. Registration is required, at www.grayslake.info.

Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Trivia from the "Twilight" books by Stephenie Meyer. F.I.T. is open to teens in grades 7-12. Register at fremontlibrary.org, at (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Oct. 18

Scintillating Saturdays: 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 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.

Haunted Trail and Bonfire: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Forest View Park, 513 Forest View Drive, Lindenhurst. Sponsored by the Lindenhurst Park District. Walk along the trail and see approximately 12 different spooky scenes for $1 per person. Wagon Rides through McDonalds Woods will be offered from 3-6 p.m. for $1 per person or 1 canned food item per person. Other attractions will food, a Kids Game Tent, a moonwalk, pumpkins and gourds, Costume Contests for ages 3-11 starting at 3:30 p.m., entertainment, and more. At dusk the Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department will start the bonfire and free apple cider heated in a caldron will be served. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

Preschool Saturdays: 9:30-10 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories just right for the preschool child. Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 634-3650.

Chess with CheckMates: Beginners 9:30-10:30 a.m., intermediate and advanced 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 18 and 25 with a tournament Nov. 22, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For grades 1-8. CheckMates teaches the game of chess through music, physical activities and gameplay. For details, call (847) 634-3650.

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of creative writing workshops for third- through sixth-graders; explore writing with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Oct. 18 program is "Tell Us What You Think" about expressing opinions in writing; the Nov. 15 program is "Tell a Mighty Tall Tale," at which participants create their own tall tales. Registration for the Nov. 15 program begins Oct. 18. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 19

Johanna Unpacks Her Trunk: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Young people can learn about immigration from a Swedish immigrant from the 1870s. For details, call (847) 634-3650.

Parent-Child pumpkin decorating: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 3-6 and their parents are welcome to participate. Pumpkins and special Halloween trims will be provided, free of charge. Early registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Elephant & Piggie party: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Fans of the Elephant & Piggie stories by Mo Willems are invited to dress in pink and gray for the party. This program is open to children in kindergarten and first grade and will include refreshments. Register at fremontlibrary.org, at (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Oct. 23

Mike Offutt's Ultimate Science Show: 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore new dimensions of sound, sight, touch and smell in science. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Oct. 25

Meadowview fall festival: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Meadowview Elementary School, 291 Lexington Lane, Grayslake. The school PTO will host its first fall festival including games, contests, teacher competitions, raffles and more.

Oct. 26

Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Sukkot, a Jewish fall festival, through art projects, story time and songs for families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.

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.

Oct. 29

Indoor Maze: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 (the lights will be left on for families with young children from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1), Crossview Church gym, 750 Highview Drive, Antioch. Family-friendly Indoor Maze, with over 3,200 square feet of tunnels, trap doors, slides and surprises. The cost is $3. For more information, call the church office at (847) 395-4117.

Nov. 16

Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday Nov. 16 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, through art projects, story time and songs with for families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.

Nov. 22

Yoga and Yogurt for Teens: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. High School students can enjoy an hour of yoga followed by yogurt smoothies. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Dec. 14

Book Buddies: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, story time and songs with families with children up to age 5. To RSVP, contact Abby Halper at (312) 444-2844 or email bookbuddies@juf.org. This free event is sponsored by Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and is open to the public.

Recurring

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.

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.