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. 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.
Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 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.
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.
Thanksgiving Stories and Crafts: 4:30-5:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to listen to Thanksgiving stories and put together festive napkin holders. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Gingerbread House: Register by Tuesday, Nov. 24, for event 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 3-4 can make an edible holiday house. There will also be a pizza lunch. Notify the park district of any allergies. $20 for Grayslake residents, $25 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 27
Ho, Ho, Ho Holiday Party: Register by Friday, Nov. 27, for event 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. This drop off program for boys and girls ages 3-5. Play games, making a craft and enjoy holiday snacks and a pizza. Bring a wrapped, age-appropriate gift for a boy or girl around $5 in value for a grab bag. $20 for Grayslake residents, $25 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
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.
Russian Children Theatre "Charodei": 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Music and poetry concert performed by studio participants and invited guests. Registration required; 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 visit vapld.info.
Adventure Club: 6:30-7:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, Indian Trails Library, Large Meeting Room, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children in kindergarten through third grade will put together a tepee and enjoy stories and snacks. No registration required; tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Art Adventures for Preschoolers: 10 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 and 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Accompanied children ages 3-5 can hear a story and create an art project; dress to get messy. To register, call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 2
Pajamarama Storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Children can wear your pajamas for evenings for stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. An adult must accompany children under 3. No registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
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.
On the First Day of Christmas: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 3-17, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Holiday projects, games and activities for children ages 5-7. $50 for Vernon Hills residents, $63 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
Bilingual Paper Crafts: Thursday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 9 and up. Register at the youth services reference desk. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Free Movies: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 and 17, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Movies are rated "PG." Drop-in program. The library will provide popcorn. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Dec. 5
Stamping Cards and Tags: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children in kindergarten through eighth grade can make cards or gift tags using stamps. No registration required but space is limited; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Anime Club: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Drop-in program for teens. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Dec. 6
Toddler Christmas Storytime: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For children 24-36 months old. Register at the youth services reference desk. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Family Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Drop-in program. Sunday Sampler performing art series presents Musical Steel, a steelpan troupe from Northern Illinois University. Free admission. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Dec. 7
Art Adventures for Preschoolers: 10 a.m. Mondays, Dec. 7 and 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Accompanied children ages 3-5 can hear a story and create an art project; dress to get messy. To register, call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 9
Teen Glass Etching: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can etch a delicate design and turn everyday glass into a holiday gift. $3 kit fee. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Teen Gaming Club: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Drop-in program for teens. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Dec. 14
Art Adventures for Preschoolers: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Accompanied children ages 3-5 can hear a story and create an art project; dress to get messy. To register, call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 17
Free Movies: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Movies are rated "PG." Drop-in program. The library will provide popcorn. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.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.