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.
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. 15
Evening of Pirate Stories: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Captain Taffy from "Histories for Kids" will tell tales of pirates from around the world. For children of all ages. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Susan Salidor: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Award-winning children's music composer, performer and teacher will entertain with her music games. For tickets, visit lvdl.org and click on "youth."
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.
Sept. 20
Pigskin Party in the Park: 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Heritage Park, Wheeling, 222 S. Wolf Road, Wheeling. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this football party hosted by the Wheeling Park District. Watch the Bears take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on a big-screen TV in the park, with refreshments; inflatables; an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick competition; entertainment, raffles and more. Admission is free. Call (847) 465-3333 or visit wheelingparkdistrict.com.
Growing Green Minds: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Brushwood at Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Listen to local children's book author Tim Magner read from his books "N is for Nature" and "Earl the Earthworm Digs for His Life" and talk about the wonders of nature. Then, create a nature book to take outside to draw and write about nature. For families with children up to age 8. $5 per child or $15 per family. Register online at LCFPD.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.
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.
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.