Kids, teens and family
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.
March 16
Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays, March 16 and 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A new anime movie or series each meeting, and Japanese. For grades 6-12. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 4-6 can examine chemistry and the science of molecules and matter, then make some colorful super bouncy balls. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Honor your parents: 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Hawthorn Lakes, 10 E. Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills. A special program called "Honor Your Father and Mother: Limits and Limitations" will be led by Rabbi Scott. This program is intended for adult children and their parents.
PJ Storytime: 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda at 7 p.m. For children in preschool through first grade and their adult caregivers. "Catch A Falling Star" will feature stories and songs about stars. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
March 17
McNulty Irish Dancers: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with The McNulty Irish Dancers. Registration is required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 18
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime for children 18-36 months old and their caregivers. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 19
Spanish Play and Learn: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. For ages 4-7. Register at the Youth Desk, or call (847) 546-7060, prompt 5.
Tween Game Day: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Drop-ins welcome, but calling ahead is appreciated to the library will know how much food to get. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
March 20
Anime and Manga Club: 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 20, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Libertyville. Join the Unnamed Anime and Manga Club for anime, pocky, and fun. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
March 21
Guitar Hero III Tournament: 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For teens. Prizes will be awarded. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Children's movie: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children and their adult caregivers are invited to see "Open Season 2" free of charge. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
March 23
Chess Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play against other players. Prior knowledge of chess is required. All ages are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Homeschool Mondays: 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, March 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A chance for homeschooling families to get to know one another. Parents can network while their school-aged children can play together. A program about trains and train safety will be presented. To register or for information, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk in the library.
Teen Book Discussion: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "Timeline" by Michael Crichton. The 2003 film version will be shown immediately after the discussion. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Walk-In Craft Projects: Monday to Sunday, March 23-29, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills (Evergreen is closed Sundays). Look for creative holiday and winter fun for all ages. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers can build language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A short film and stories for ages 3to prekindergarten 5. No parents or siblings in story room. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 24
Spring Has Sprung Storytime: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Listen to stories and make a craft. The library will provide a snack and drink. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 27
Teens Got Game: 4 p.m. Friday, March 27, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Game free-for-all. Call (847) 362-2330.
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for grades 6-12. Pizza and soda will be available. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 29
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play a friendly game of chess or learn from others how to play the game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 30
Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays, March 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A new anime movie or series each meeting, and Japanese. For grades 6-12. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 31
Teen Advisory Board: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can voice an opinion on past programs and help start some new ones. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 21
Storytimes: Terrific Twos & Threes, for accompanied children age 2 or 3, meets from 9:30-9:50 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; Preschool Storytime, for unaccompanied children age 3, 4 or 5, meets from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, April 21 to May 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3840, or visit eapl.org.
Ongoing
Preschool screenings: Gurnee Public School District 56 holds preschool screenings during the school year at Spaulding Elementary School, 2000 Belle Plaine Ave., Gurnee. The screenings are for children ages 3-4 who live in District 56, and examine a child's skill in speech/language, fine and gross motor skills, concept development, attention span, behavior, vision, and hearing. Parents with questions or concerns about their child's development in any of these areas may schedule an appointment by calling Spaulding School at (847) 662-3701. There is no charge for the screening.
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 homeschooling 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.