Lake County family calendar
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.
Aug. 24
Teen Science Cafe: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can learn about science and technology in a fun and relaxed setting. This session's topic is imagining cures for the world's diseases. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433 or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 and Sept. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-5 can enjoy a short film and some stories. Parents and siblings are not allowed in story room. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 25
Dragons and Other Creatures: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read fairy tales, play games and make a craft. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 26
Anime/Manga Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Preview the newest anime, share ideas for anime and manga purchase, and talk about favorites. Free; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Aug. 28
Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." Come out in poodle skirts and leather jackets and sing along. For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.
Picnic in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 28, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children can enjoy outdoor play with friends each week. Parents should pack a lunch. In case of inclement weather, classes will be made up at the end of the sessions. $15 for Lindenhurst residents, $19 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011.
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can bring a musical instrument, a poem or a comedy routine or just hang out. Food and beverages will be provided. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ice Cream Social: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Ages 4-6 can enjoy a night of ice cream, crafts and games. Note any food allergies on registration form. The cost is $18 for Lindenhurst residents, $23 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.
Game On: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug 28, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Compete in a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament. Free; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Aug. 29
Gramma, Grampa and Me: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Ages 4-7 and a grandparent can celebrate Grandparent's Day and make a craft. To register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 30
Family Picnic: 11 a.m Sunday, Aug. 30, Hawthorn Melody Park, 2221 Hazeltime Drive, Vernon Hills. Nehara Hadassah of the North Shore Chapter will have their Annual Family Picnic. A fee of $12 per family will include pizza and soft drinks. Participants can bring an appetizer or dessert to share. For reservations, call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Monster Truck Birthday Bash: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Come celebrate the library's 35th birthday with monster trucks, semi trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, street sweepers, tractors, garbage trucks and more. Free and open to the public. Visit vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650.
Multicultural Fair: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join in and create a craft that represents the diversity of the community, country and world through music, games and other activities. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 1
Little Listeners: 9:30 a.m. for 3-17 months, 1:30 p.m. for 15-28 months, and 6:30 p.m. for 24-36 months, Tuesdays, Sept. 1-22; 9:30 a.m. for 15-28 months, 1:30 p.m. for 24-36 months, and 6:30 p.m. for 3-17 months, Wednesdays Sept. 2-23; and 9:30 a.m. for 24-36 months, 1:30 p.m. for 3-17 months, and 6:30 p.m. for 15-28 months, Thursdays, Sept. 3-24 Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. One-on-one interaction to coach parents or caregivers in supporting language skills. Children must be the proper age by Sept. 1. To register, call (847) 356-7711.
Science Specialists: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-22, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 can investigate different topics using hands-on investigations and the resources at the library. Register in person at the Youth Services Reference Desk or by calling (847) 356-7711.
Sept. 2
Lindenhurst Cub Scouts Rally: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1822 E. Grand Ave, Lindenhurst. Boys entering grades 1-5 are invited to Lindenhurst Pack 84's rally for fall membership, with an ice cream social, games and a presentation about Cub Scouts. For information, a registration packet, or to RSVP, e-mail Cub Master Steve Berna, at bernasinil@comcast.net, or Committee Chair Randee Elsing, at elsing5@att.net. Visit orgsites.com/il/pack84.
Sept. 4
Friday Fun Faire: 9:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 4 and 18, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. 3-year-olds through kindergartners can enjoy a story and make a craft. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Sept. 5
Operation Game Creation: 4-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road., Wheeling. Information meeting on the library's program giving ages 10-18 the opportunity to learn from experts in the gaming industry and create games to win cash prizes. Young people will be able to pick up an application to participate. Parents are invited also. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 9
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 14
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 16
Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Teens can discuss "Elsewhere" by Gabrielle Zevin. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.
Sept. 18
Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. 3-year-olds through kindergartners can enjoy a story and make a craft. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Sept. 19
The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Sept. 19 session will be "A Poetry Playshop" with visiting poet Bill Buczinsky. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 17
The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. The topic will be "Scare up a Spooky Tale." Participants will write scary stories. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.
Ongoing
Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.
Board Game Days: 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to drop by the Teen Area to pick from a variety of board or card games to play. This is a free program and registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.