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.
March 30
Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays, March 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A new anime movie or series each meeting, and Japanese. For grades 6-12. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Adventure Club - Magic: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, March 30, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Each month the club focuses on a different topic through stories, games, crafts or snacks. For children in kindergarten through third grade. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in to create a craft. For children in kindergarten throug sixth grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Spring Break Juggling Workshops: 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, for kindergartners and first-graders; Wednesday, April, for grades 2 and 3; and Thursday, April 2, for grades 4-6, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Juggler Jason Kollum will offer a series of juggling and circus arts workshops. To register, call (847) 918-3218 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Underpants to the Rescue: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Captain Underpants" party for children in grades 2-4. To register, call (847) 918-3218 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
March 31
Teen Advisory Board: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can voice an opinion on past programs and help start some new ones. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Hop Into Spring: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Children in kindergarten through second grade can hear stories about creatures that hop. Registration is required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Drama Daze Camp: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 or Thursday, April 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Ages 9-13 can play drama games, learn improvisation and fine tune acting skills. Free. Registration is required (register for only one class). For Ela cardholders and students of District 95 schools. To register, call (847) 438-3840.
April 1
Songs of the Civil War: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Battlefield Balladeers will perform singalong favorites from the Civil War era. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Scratch Programming: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can create an animated character or video game with Scratch, a free software program designed by MIT. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April Fools Comedy Movies for Teens: 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy snacks while watching funny movies picked by the Library's Teen Council. No registration is necessary. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
April 2
Special Movie Presentation: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Ages 13-20 can see "Twilight," rated "PG-13." For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Storyacting Camp: 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Paddy Lynn will act out stories and play different characters during this interactive program for children ages 6 to 8. Free. Registration is required. For Ela cardholders and students of District 95 schools. To register, call (847) 438-3840.
Drop-in craft: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in preschool through sixth grade can drop in to make a craft. Materials will be provided, free of charge. For more information, call Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
April 4
IGBY Party: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A 50th Anniversary IGBY Party to celebrate IGBY, the library's mascot. With cake, crafts, IGBY miniature golf, a remote control car race and more. The remote control car race is limited to 12 contestants ages 8 and older; cars not provided. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under, 9:45 a.m. for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. for ages 5-6 and 10:15 a.m. for ages 7-8, Saturday, April 4, at Central Park, on Library Lane at Central Park Road, Grayslake. Hunt for eggs and meet "Mr. Bunny." No child will leave empty-handed. Registration is required. $4 for Grayslake residents, $6 for nonresidents. Call (847) 223-7529.
Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, Forest View Park, 551 Forest View Road, Lindenhurst. For ages 2-8. Call the Lindenhurst Park District at (847) 356-6011.
Many Children, One World: 10:30-11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Kathleen Gibson will perform and teach children songs from around the world. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Animé Club: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Drop in club for teens. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
April 5
Prom Palooza: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teenage girls can bring in old prom dresses and get ready for prom by trying on dresses for size and primping with professional hair stylists, makeup artists and nail technicians. An after-hours dance practice party will follow from 4-6 p.m. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Storybox's World Folk Tales: 2-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Chicago Improv Festival Productions present folk tales from Africa, Asia and South America for all ages. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 8
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 8, Indian Trails Public Library, 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. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Night Owl Egg Hunt: 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, Mundelein Park District's Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Bring a flashlight for an after dark egg hunt challenge. For ages 7-12. Dress for the weather. Cost is $8 for Mundelein residents, $11 for nonresidents. Advance registration required; call (847) 566-0650.
April 10
Mundelein Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Friday, April 10, Mundelein Park District, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For ages 1-6. Bring a basket for eggs and a camera for photos with the "Spring Bunny." Youngest age group begins first, with others following about every 15 minutes. Adult supervision required. No registration needed. Free. For details, call (847) 566-0650.
April 21
Storytimes: Terrific Twos & Threes, for accompanied children age 2 or 3, meets from 9:30-9:50 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; Preschool Storytime, for unaccompanied children age 3, 4 or 5, meets from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, April 21 to May 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3840, or visit eapl.org.
Ongoing
Preschool screenings: Gurnee Public School District 56 holds preschool screenings during the school year at Spaulding Elementary School, 2000 Belle Plaine Ave., Gurnee. The screenings are for children ages 3-4 who live in District 56, and examine a child's skill in speech/language, fine and gross motor skills, concept development, attention span, behavior, vision, and hearing. Parents with questions or concerns about their child's development in any of these areas may schedule an appointment by calling Spaulding School at (847) 662-3701. There is no charge for the screening.
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.
Fremont's Impressive Teens: 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Open to students in grades 7-12. Teens who attend two F.I.T. meetings are eligible to earn service hours by volunteering at the library. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.
Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for homeschooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. Most Mondays require no registration; one Monday per month will feature a program for which patrons must register. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.