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.
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.
Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Dec. 14 and 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore magnetic fields, learn about static and current electricity, have "hair-raising" fun with the Van de Graaff generator and make lightning. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 15
Bruce Lund: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Visit with Bruce Lund, creator of games such as "Fireball Island," "Quack Shot," "Dragon Strike," "Slap Happy," "Thlink," "Escape the Blob" and more. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Funny Stories: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Storyteller Chris Fascione will bring children's literature to life. Tickets are required for all adults and children 2 and up. Tickets can be acquired in person or online: visit lvdl.org and go to "Library Events."
Dec. 16
Crazy Candles: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can create crazy candles using odd objects as containers. $3 kit fee. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 16 and 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.
Family Movie In Spanish: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Watch the animated movie "Up," rated "PG" in Spanish. This program is free, and no registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Dec. 18
Fun for Tots: 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop-in storytime for ages 2-3 and their favorite adults, with stories, songs, finger plays and other activities. Siblings are welcome. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Movie for kids: 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The animated movie "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny Too" will be shown free of charge for preschoolers and their adult caregivers. Refreshments and a take-home treat will be available afterward. For information or to register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. An art instructor will be on hand to answer questions and offer art tips; bring your own supplies or use the library's. No charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Dec. 19
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Dec. 19 session is "You Can Learn a Lot from a Sheep." The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Chess Tournament: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 1-8 are invited to this tournament. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 21
Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required; for details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
First Aid for Little People: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-3 can learn basic first aid skillsand make a personal first aid kit to take home. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 22
Graeme and Catherine Thomson: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join Graeme and Catherine Thomson of HL Games and play board and card games that focus on a combination of entertainment and education. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Robert Marionettes: 1-1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The tale of "Beauty and the Beast" performed by Robert's Marionettes. For ages 3 and up. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nintendo Wii Game On: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can play Wii games including "Guitar Hero" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 23
Pictionary and Pizza: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For grades 3-6. The library will provide the lunch and drink. Space is limited. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in and create a craft. Children under 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 28
Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 29
Hodge Podge Crafts: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Drop in between 10-11:30 a.m. and make a craft from the library's leftover materials. For 3-year-olds to fifth graders. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Craft Extravaganza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Drop in to exercise creative muscles. Several crafts will be offered for children 3 to 10; adult supervision is required. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in and create a craft. Children under 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Nintendo Wii Game On: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can play Wii games including "Guitar Hero" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 31
CD Clocks for Teens: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can decorate old CDs and assemble a CD clock. $3 kit fee. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 16
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Jan. 30
Mysteries of the Spellbinder: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Magician Walter King Jr. will perform state-of-the-art illusions for participants in the winter reading program. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Feb. 20
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 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 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.