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.

Jan. 11Bounce and Books: 9:30-10 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 11 to March 1, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. An early literacy program for children not yet 2 years old with a caregiver. Nursery rhymes, books, music and physical activities. Older siblings are welcome as long as they are not disruptive. To register, visit wauclib.org or call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 11 and 25, and Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 12Movie for preschoolers: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Preschoolers and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the animated movie "Backyardigans: The Snow Fort" free of charge. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212. Cozy Stories for Winter Days: 9:30 a.m. Fridays for 2 year olds with a parent, Wednesday for 3 year olds and Tuesday for ages 4-5, the week of Jan. 12 through the week of March 5, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Winter storytime for preschoolers. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212. Knifty Knitting: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. For ages 10-15. Students will each receive a set of four circular Knifty Knitters, needle and loom tool, and make their own hat with ear flaps. $38 for Lindenhurst residents, $47 for nonresidents. Call (847) 356-6011; visit Lindenhurstparks.org.Parenting tools for togetherness: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents are invited to "The Road Best Traveled: A Parent's Tool for Togetherness." Jeff Siegle will offer insights and suggestions for connecting with your children. Free; register at wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150.Jan. 13Preschool Information Night: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Get information on preschools and day cares in the Lake Zurich and meet school representatives. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Jan. 15Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. On Jan. 15, discuss "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. On Feb. 12, discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can improve their artistic style while drawing with other teen artists. An art instructor will give tips and answer questions. Bring supplies or use the library's. No charge but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Jan. 16The 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.Drop-in Fun Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in prekindergarten through third grade and their families can listen to stories, play games, watch videos and do crafts. Free. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Gameworks family trip: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, from the Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Go to Gameworks to enjoy their interactive games and attractions. For all ages. $7 for Lindenhurst residents, $9 for nonresidents. Call (847) 356-6011; visit Lindenhurstparks.org.Writing Comics: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Comic book writer Russell Lissau, writer of "The Batman Strikes," "Hope" and "Hero Initiative," will lead an exploration of comic creators, storytelling techniques, and hands-on writing and drawing. For teens in sixth grade and up. Register at wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150.Jan. 17JUF Book Buddies: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Barnes Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Free family event. Jewish United Fund's Book Buddies program will celebrate Tu B'Shevat with books, fun projects and family activities. RSVP to juf.org/book buddies or (312) 444-2844.Jan. 18Drop-in craft: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. All children in preschool through sixth grade can create a simple craft. Materials will be provided for free. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.American Girl: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 2-5 will do a craft, have a snack and play a game based on American Girl Rebecca and her life in 1914. Read the American Girl Books about Rebecca for a trivia game. No registration required but space is limited; tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Game Day: 2-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Teens in grades 7-12 can play provided board and card games or bring their favorites in. Registration requested; call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. American Eagle Productions will present a musical version of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" from C.S. Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia." This program is open to children of kindergarten age and older. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3218.Winter Storytime: The week of Jan. 18 to the week of Feb. 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Parents may register their children for a winter story program session at fremontlibrary.org or (847) 918-3218. Programs include: bull; Baby Bounce: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, for parents with babies 6 weeks to 12 months old. Activities provided for older siblingsbull; Funsies with Onesies: 9:45 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for 1 year olds with an adult. Activities provided for older siblings. bull; Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, for 2 year olds with an adult. Siblings are welcome.bull; Story Tots: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, for ages 11/2-2 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.bull; Preschool Stories: 1:30 p.m. Mondays and 9:45 a.m. Thursdays, for ages 3-5. Caregivers must remain in the "E" area of the Youth Services Dept.bull; Evening Preschool Stories: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, for ages 3-5 and their families.Jan. 19Meet The Gamer: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Part of a series about local game inventors. Meet David L. Hoyt, whose games are played by millions of people each day in newspapers, online, as on many other platforms. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 21Library Seeks Teen Volunteers: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. An orientation meeting for students in eighth grade and up who want to learn about new opportunities and help with special projects at the library. To sign up, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Jan. 22Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5 and 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5 and 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children 3 years old through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Jan. 23Measner Magic: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Family event. Magician John Measner will perform. Tickets required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Make Way for Baby: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. "Make Way for Baby! I'm a Big -What?" for children in preschool through kindergarten and their parents This program will help children understand what to expect when a new baby arrives and will teach them to help care for the baby. They will also decorate a mobile that they can give their new sibling. Free; registration required. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Dave DiNaso's Traveling Reptile Program: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. DiNaso will bring in several different reptiles for up-close viewing and share many interesting facts about each one. No registration required. Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Preschool open house: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Representatives from over a dozen local preschools will be on hand to share what they have to offer. The first 50 attendees will receive a free gift. Registration not required; for details visit wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150.Jan. 25Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 30Mysteries 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.Jan. 31Polar Bear Picnic: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in preschool through second grade and their adult caregivers can bring their favorite stuffed animals, a brown bag lunch and blanket; the library will provide beverages and dessert. After the picnic, entertainment will be provided by Karen Jordan at 1 p.m. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 2Storytimes: 10 a.m., various days, Feb. 2-25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Register for one four-week session per session per child only. Terrific Twos Threes, for ages 2-3 with an adult meets Tuesdays; On My Own, for unaccompanied children age 3-5, meets Wednesdays; Wild About Books, for ages 2-5 with an adult, meets Thursdays. Sign up at eapl.org, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or call (847) 438-3840. Movie for preschoolers: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Preschoolers and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the animated movie "Winnie the Pooh: Un-Valentine's Day" for free. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 3Keep Your Teeth Healthy: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For preschoolers accompanied by their caregivers. Brush up on tooth care awareness with dental hygienist Gina Strelecki. Free; registration required. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 5Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 and 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 5 and 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children 3 years old through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 6Just for Guys - Spies: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For boys in third and fifth grade. Explore world of spies and secret agents, with refreshments and activities. Free; registration is required. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Macaroni Soup: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A family concert with musician Carole Peterson. Refreshments will be served afterward, and there will be prize drawings and giveaways for all children who attend. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 12Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. Discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children 3 years old through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 15Morris, the Magic Man: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Magic, laughter and fun for the whole family. Tickets are required. Get tickets at the Youth Services Desk or online at lvdl.org.Feb. 19Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 20The 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.Feb. 21Family movie: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to watch the film "Shorts" for free. For details, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.OngoingFamily Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No registration required. For information, call (847) 356-7711.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.