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.
April 27
Weird Science: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Aspiring scientists in grades 4-6 can take part in wacky experiments. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Mother's Day Handprint Plate: 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Transform handprints into a design on a dinner plate for mom. Pieces will be fired off-site and returned in one week to the park district for pickup. For children, ages 4 and older. Participants under 8 must have a parent present. $34 for Vernon Hills residents, $43 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months and their caregivers, enjoy time together building language skills. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, and Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A short film and stories for ages 3 to prekindergarten 5. No parents or siblings in story room. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Home Depot Kids' Workshop: 7-7:45 p.m. Monday, April 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. This workshop teaches children ages 5-12 do-it-yourself skills and tool safety. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 28
Teen Advisory Board: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students in grades 6-12 can voice their opinions on past programs and help start new ones. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can put on pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal library to listen to stories, finger plays and songs and play games. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Kindergarten Packet Pick-Up Night: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Gavin School District 37 25775 W. Highway 134, Ingleside. Receive paperwork needed for 2009-10 school year registration and see the kindergarten classrooms. For information, call (847) 546-9336.
April 29
Teen Computers - MS Word: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can learn to create, format, edit, save, and print a document in Microsoft Word. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 1
Teen Advisory Board: 4 p.m. Friday, May 1, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Teens can help the library decide what to do over the summer and plan our new teen Web site. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
May 2
The Very Happy Birthday Party: 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 2, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Celebrate the 40th birthday of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Sing a Story with Carol Weston: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Open children's eyes and minds to the wonder of music. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Child discipline: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Dr. Thomas Phelan will present his award-winning program on disciplining children with humor and insight for parents of children ages 2-12. Registration is required for the free program. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
May 3
What if your mom ran for president?: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Moms and girls in grades 4-6 are invited to read "My Mother Is Running for President" or "The President's Daughter" then join a discussion while enjoying refreshments. Registration is required and books can be picked up at the Programming Office. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Friendship Force: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, St. John Lutheran Church, 501 West Park Ave., Libertyville. The public is invited to join the members of The Friendship Force of Northern Illinois as it bids farewell to its 16 Ambassadors who are embarking on an 18 day tour and cultural exchange in Turkey. For information, visit ffni.info, or call (847) 234-9024.
May 4
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Parents with infants and toddlers can drop in to meet other families and share a variety of toys and books. with your child. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time designed especially for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required; VAPLD cardholders only. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
May 14
Jamma Tales: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children may wear pajamas for this evening storytime. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Ongoing
Ela Library 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, through May 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3840, or visit eapl.org.
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.