Lake Co. crafts & bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
April 17
Spring Book Sale: 2:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale, with a bag sale on April 19. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Used book sale: Members-only preview 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, open to all 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will begin their used book sale with the members-only preview sale; membership dues are $3 for an individual and $6 for a family membership. Admission is free to the separate children's used book sale in the Small Meeting Room. Both sales are free Saturday and Sunday; on Sunday, most books will be sold $3 per grocery bag. For information, call (847) 459-4100, ext. 250.
Mulch Sale: 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 and 19, Mundelein High School, 1350 W Hawley St., Mundelein. MHS's Quarterback Club, a parent group supporting the school's football program, will hold its fourth annual Mulch Sale on the west parking lot. Mulch may be purchased for $3.50 per bag.
Children's clothing resale: 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 17 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, Big Hollow Primary School, 33335 N. Fish Lake Road, Ingleside. Big Hollow PTO is sponsoring a spring and summer children's clothing resale. Gently used children's clothing, accessories, baby gear, and multimedia will be available. Saturday is half-price day. For information, contact Kim Christesen, at (847) 740-0025.
April 18
Children's Used Book Sale: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will have a Children's Used Book Sale in the lobby, with books and audiovisual items for children and young adults. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
April 25
Friends book sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Friends of the Warren-Newport Public Library will hold a one-day special book sale featuring an overstock of DVDs and books. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Visit wnpl.info.
Children's Clothing Resale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, St. Francis de Sales Church 135 S. Buesching, Lake Zurich. Multiple Choice, a club for mothers of multiple births will sell children's clothing, toys, and other children's equipment such as strollers, car seats and cribs. Admission is $1. Laundry baskets only: no bags or strollers allowed.
Ongoing
Silent Auction: Through 9 p.m. Monday, April 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Foundation for the Indian Trails Public Library District will host a silent auction for the public. Items include a round of golf for four, restaurant gift certificates, tickets to local entertainment establishments and health/fitness prizes. All proceeds benefit The Foundation. For information, call the library, at (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.