Kids, teens and family

Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Nov. 17

American Dimestore Soldiers: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Larry Alkire will showing a portion of his collection of metal soldiers, initially sold in dimestores in the 1930s and 1940s. This program is free. For more information, call (847) 362-7288.

Family Game Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families will be able to challenge one another to board games or play card games or Wii sports. Free of charge. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Nov. 18

Woodlands Academy Open House: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Parents and their daughters are invited to learn about Woodlands' academic programs. Includes presentations by parents, faculty members, and student leaders, and tours of the campus. For information, call (847) 234-4300, ext. 250, or visit woodlandsacademy.org.

Game Night For Teens: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Teens ages 13-19 can play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II, and Wii games while enjoying snacks. Call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.

Nov. 19

Toddler Storytime: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Teen Scrapbooking Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can Bring pictures to and build a scrapbook. For a one-time fee of $10, students receive an album with page inserts; the library provides all other supplies. November's theme is Thanksgiving past. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Super Heroes to the Rescue: 10:15-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26), Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Kids ages 3-5 can become their favorite super heroes. Each class will feature crafts, snacks and super hero games. The cost is $36 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $45 for nonresidents.

Sing and Sign with Gaia: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Emmy Award-winning singer Gaia will entertain families with child-friendly music. Children will be invited to sing, dance, sign along and participate in the sparkling rainbow ribbon dance. Registration is required; call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.

Nov. 20

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Teens in sixth grade and up can watch anime. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Teen Book Discussion Club: 4-5:30 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can discuss "Memoirs of the Teenage Amnesiac," by Gabrielle Zevin. The book will be provided at time of registration. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Thanksgiving Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Families are invited to enjoy a night of Thanksgiving-themed Bingo. For reservations, call (847) 639-2274.

Stop-in Stories: 9:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children not enrolled in Storytime. An adult must accompany children under 3. No registration required. The next session will be held from. For details, call (847) 438-3840.

Nov. 21

Gingerbread House: Register by Friday, Nov. 21, for event 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children ages 7-10 can build and decorate a gingerbread house, and, if time permits, create a seasonal craft and play games. Cost is $20 for Grayslake Park District members, $25 for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

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.

Where's Waldo Now: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Celebration in honor of Waldo's 21st birthday, for children in first through third grade who have picked up and completed a "Where's Waldo" reading log. The festivities will include games, prizes, refreshments, and a Waldo look-alike contest. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Guitar Hero II and DDR: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Ages 8-12 can play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II, and Wii games while enjoying snacks and board games. Registration required; call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.

Nov. 24

Old-Fashioned Christmas: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Author Rochelle M. Pennington will present a slide lecture based on her book "An Old-Fashioned Christmas," and show her collection of antique toys. Registration is required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Nov. 25

Kids fun while parents shop: Reservations must be made by Nov. 25, for event from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. The school's student leadership organization will provide organized activities for children ages 4 and up so parents can spend the evening doing holiday shopping or have an evening to themselves. $5 per child. Proceeds will benefit the school's Adopt-a-Family charity. Activities will include basketball, soccer, dancing, cheerleading, crafts and games. Call the high school at (847) 949-2200, ext. 1291 or e-mail student leadership advisor Tracy Carlson at tcarlson@mhs.k12.il.us.

Dec. 4

Reading Group for Boys: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in a monthly reading club to discuss action and adventure stories. Registration is required. Sign up at eapl.org, online at e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or call (847) 438-3840.

Dec. 5

Lap Tots Play Group: 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Drop-in play group for babies and toddlers through 23 months. Children must be with a caregiver. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 438-3840.

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. Breakfast with Santa: 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 14 at Round Lake High School, 800 High School Drive. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12 and seniors. Proceeds benefit the Round Lake Area Chamber's scholarship program for area high school seniors. Call the chamber at (847) 546-2002 for information.

Ongoing

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.

Performing arts workshops: Improv Playhouse offers year round programming for children's performing arts workshops for beginners to advanced students taught by entertainment business professionals, actors and educators. New terms resume in late October and early November for commercial voice-over, on-camera acting for TV and film, improv comedy, fashion modeling and scene study. Professional coaches are available to train in audition technique, monologues and voice. Call (847) 968-4529 and visit improvplayhouse.com.