Lake Co. 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Sept. 1

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.

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.

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. 3

Patio Party: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Celebrate the end of the season and the beginning of another outdoors on the patio with seasonal books available for checkout, light refreshments and a scavenger hunt. The event will showcase the new Children's Patio and ABC Garden. Free, no registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.

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.

Long Grove Irish Days: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday, Sept. 7, downtown Long Grove. Features live performances by Irish dancers and musicians, appearances by Irish authors, and plenty of Irish food. Family events include a Wee One's Activity Center and an "Irish" dog competition. Free admission and parking. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.

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.