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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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 visit 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 wauclib.org.
Painted Penguin: Register by Tuesday, Nov. 10, for trip from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, leaving from the Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children can travel to the Painted Penguin studio to enjoy the pleasure of painting. Each child will paint one plaster piece. Pizza and a beverage will be served. Cost is $30 for Grayslake residents, $38 for nonresidents. Call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 11
Learn About Veterans Day: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore the holiday through stories and a craft. For kindergartners through fifth graders. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Cheerleading Tryouts: 7 p.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 11 and 18; 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15, The Gymnastics Spot, 915 Tower Road, Mundelein. ACE Athletics All-Star Cheerleading Winter Tryouts for boys and girls ages 5-18. Spots open on Tiny, Youth, Junior and Senior Co-Ed teams. For information, call Jeff Seigal, at (847) 800-1496 or visit aceallstar.com.
Shark Week! movie: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. See "Shark Tale" at the library. No registration required, but an adult must stay with children. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
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 visit vapld.info.
Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up at the Ask Here desk on the first floor for a 15-minute one-on-one reading session with a dog. No parents or siblings in the room during the session. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Movie for kids: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The animated movie "Super Why: Jack and the Beanstalk" will be shown for preschoolers and their adult caregivers. Free. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
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 visit 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 visit vapld.info.
Charlotte's Web: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A live theater performance of "Charlotte's Web" appropriate for kindergartners through fifth graders. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
She's a Rock Star: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in first through third grade will receive official backstage passes and learn a rock star dance routine taught by professional dance instructor, Kelly Kledzik. Free; registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Drop-in Fun Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Prekindergarten through third-grade children and their caregivers can drop in to listen to stories, play games, watch videos and do crafts. Free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Thanksgiving Family Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. A Thanksgiving family concert with Steve Beno. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
Fun with animals and stories: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Ages 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy stories, songs and games with live animals. Children must be registered; parents must attend but need not register. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Nov. 15
Teen Yoga and Yogurt: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can start out with lessons on improving balance, flexibility and core and muscle strength, then enjoy nutritional yogurt smoothies. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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 visit 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.
Clay Monet: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Children ages 4 and up can paint a set of three clay ornaments. Parents must be present with children under 8. Pieces will be fired off-site and returned in one week to the park district for pickup. $42 for Vernon Hills residents, $53 for nonresidents. Register at vhparkdistrict.org.
Future Careers in Politics: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Meyer Auditorium in Hotchkiss Hall, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. American Association of University Women invites young people to hear State Senator Susan Garrett discuss how to prepare for a career in politics. Free. For information, call Kay, at (847) 955-1708, or Janie, at (847) 945-2442.
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 visit 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 visit vapld.info.
Spanish Thanksgiving Time: 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 4-7. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
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 visit vapld.info.
Teen Bollywood Dancing: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can learn steps of and participate in Bollywood dances. Wear comfortable and colorful clothes. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Great White Shark Exploration: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Children in kindergarten and up can go on a virtual search for Australia's Great White Shark. Register at wnpl.info. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
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 visit 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 visit 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. 28
Drop-in Fun Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Prekindergarten through third-grade children and their caregivers can drop in to listen to stories, play games, watch videos and do crafts. Free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Movie for kids: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the recently released film "Up" free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
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 visit 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.