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.
Nov. 2
Cash for Candy: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Nov. 2-5, Lake County Dental Care, 908 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For ever pound of candy they bring in, Lake County Dental Care will give children $1 and make a $2 donation to Libertyville's Youth and Family Counseling. The candy will then be shipped as a gift to troops overseas. No appointment is necessary.
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Anime club: 4-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 2 and 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new Anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ancient Egypt: 7-7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A storytime about mummies, pyramids and pharaohs. Discover hidden treasures from the Valley of the Kings and write your own name in hieroglyphic writing. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 3
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 or Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5. Halloween costumes may be worn Oct. 27 or 29. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Illinois Family Reading Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Author Blue Balliett will visits in honor of Illinois' Family Reading Night. Her books are favorites among children who love good mysteries. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 4
Pajamarama Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children of all ages can wear pajamas and enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. An adult must accompany children under the age of 3. No registration required; for details, call (847) 438-3840.
Mother Daughter Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers are invited to discuss "Notes From a Liar and Her Dog" by Gennifer Choldenko. Each mother-daughter pair will receive a free copy of the book with registration. To register, visit wauclib.org or call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Edible Science: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Young people can learn the principles involved in the food process by making a pretzel, chewing gum and gummy candy. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Toddler storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 4, 5, 18 and 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool screening: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Park City Teen Center, 333 Teske Blvd., Park City. Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 will conduct a preschool screening. For an appointment, call Linda Villasana, at (847) 596-5633.
Nov. 5
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Bilingual Paper Crafts: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 9 and up. To register, stop by the Youth Desk, or call (847) 546-7060.
Reading Group for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in grades 4 and 5 are invited to participate in a monthly reading club. Copies of the selected book are available at the Children's Department's Reference Desk. Registration required; call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Drop-in craft: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in preschool through sixth grade can drop in to make a craft; materials will be provided. Free. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Clubhouse Kids: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 5, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, films and activities for kindergartners through first graders. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
French Memo Boards: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in grades 6-12 can get organized by making their own memo boards. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 6
Daniel, Darius and DeLion: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7 (mostaccioli dinner at 6 p.m. before the Nov. 6 show), and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Academy of Our Lady, 510 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Academy of Our Lady Presents the musical "Daniel, Darius and DeLion, From the Lion's point of view." Tickets for the Nov. 6 show with dinner are $10 for adults, $8 for ages 10 and under; for the Nov. 7 and 8 shows, tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for 10 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door, but reservations are appreciated; call (847) 623-4110.
Teen Girls Night In: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. After-hours party slumber style for girls in grades 6-12. Wear pajamas and enjoy games, nail painting, and other activities. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Game On!: 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Nov. 7
Game Fair: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. See the games created by area youth for Operation Game Creation. Gaming experts will choose winners in two age groups. The public is invited to attend this event. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Movie for kids: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The library will show the recently released film "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure." Children and their adult caregivers are invited to attend. Free. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Morning Matinee: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. "Not-so-scary" short films for preschool and early elementary school children: "There's Something in My Attic," "Teeny-Tiny and The Witch-Woman" and others. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Clara's Tea: 1:30-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, Trattoria Pomigliano, 602 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Girls and their families can enjoy a storyteller, refreshments, and a chance to meet characters from "The Magic of the Nutcracker," including Clara. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased by calling Dancenter North, at (847) 367-7970.
Nov. 8
Open House: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, St. Gilbert School, 251 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. St. Gilbert School will be have an open house for prospective students and their families. Bring a copy of the students baptismal certificate, birth certificate and social security card. For details or to schedule a tour another time, call (847) 223-8600.
Nov. 9
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 9, 16 and 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months and their parents can enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Nov. 9, 10, 23 and 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 10
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and 17 or Thursdays, Nov. 12 and 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5. Halloween costumes may be worn Oct. 27 or 29. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Action Group: 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can let the library know what they think about book selection, teen programming, and more, while having pizza. No charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit
Nov. 12
Jamma Tales: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children can wear their pajamas for this evening storytime. For ages 2-5 and caregiver. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 13
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Nov. 14
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 21, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories geared to children ages 2-5. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Chess Workshops with CheckMates: Beginner 9:30-10:30 a.m., intermediate and advanced 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 14, 21 and 28, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 1-8 can learn chess through physical activities and game play. Participants are invited to a tournament on Dec. 19. Participants should attend all three sessions. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 16
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 and 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Anime club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new Anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 17
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 17 or Thursdays, Nov. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5. Halloween costumes may be worn Oct. 27 or 29. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Scratch Programming: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 or 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 6-8 can create an animated character or video game with Scratch, a free program designed by MIT. Space is limited. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 18
The Mysteries of the Inca: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 9-13. To register, stop by the Youth Desk, or call (847) 546-7060.
Toddler storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18 and 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 19
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories, songs and finger plays for ages 3-5 (not yet attending kindergarten). Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 21
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories geared to children ages 2-5. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Nov. 23
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 23 and 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 24
Pajamarama: 10-10:30 a.m., or 2-2:30 or 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Bring a new pair of children's pajamas or a toothbrush for donation to the Lake County Haven. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Scratch Programming: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 6-8 can create an animated character or video game with Scratch, a free program designed by MIT. Space is limited. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 30
Monday Morning Tots: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children under 3 and caregivers can stop by to meet with other families and share a variety of toys and books. At 10:30 a.m., attend a story and music time for infants and toddlers. Siblings are welcome. VAPLD cardholders only. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or call vapld.info.
Dec. 3
Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.
Dec. 12
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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 home schooling 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.