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 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 Monday, March 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Homeschooling parents can network while their school-aged children play together. A program about trains and train safety will be presented. To register, visit fremontlibrary.org, call (847) 918-3218, or stop at the Youth Services desk.
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.
Choosing a Major Career Panel: 7-9 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in grades 10-12 can meet professionals from a variety of fields and learn what can be done with different majors. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Easter Basket collection: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. before, Tuesday, March 24, Lindenhurst Early Childhood Center, 309 Granada Blvd. LECC is collectin items for baskets to give to children in residential, foster and hospital care. The children will assemble the baskets on March 24. Items needed include Spring baskets with handles, candy in sealed packaging, small stuffed animals and toys, and books. For details, call (847) 356-2288.
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.
When Irish Cows Are Smiling: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Through songs and audience participation, explore the mystery of whether Mrs. O'Leary's cow really started the Chicago Fire in 1871. For grades 3 and up. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, or Thursday, March 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Featuring stories, songs and finger plays designed especially for the preschool child, ages 3-5 (pre-kindergarten). For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Egg Coloring: Register by Tuesday, March 24, for event 5:45-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Drop-off class for ages 6-9. Color eggs and decorate cookies. $18 for Grayslake residents, $22 for nonresidents. Call (847) 223-7529.
Macrame Pendant Necklace: 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can braid an easy-to-make necklace. Supplies provided. No charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
March 25
Weather Watchers: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 1-3 can learn to forecast the weather through fun experiments. Registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
All Dr. Seuss Show: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 25, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ventriloquist Sandi Sylver and her "All Dr. Seuss" show will perform. Ages 3 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Afterschool Adventures: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Wednesday or Thursday, March 25 or 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Featuring stories, crafts and movies for children in kindergarten through second grade. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Flashlight Scavenger Hunt: Register by Wednesday, March 25, for event 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Search for eggs by flashlight (flashlights not provided) with prizes for everyone. Registration is required. Drop-off program for ages 8-11. $15 for Grayslake residents, $19 for nonresidents. Call (847) 223-7529.
Anime/Manga Club: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can take part in a club that's all about the latest in animé, manga, and graphic novels. Free, but registration required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
March 26
Magic of Books: 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 26, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can see the magic of Rick Allen. He will also share how his love of reading helped become a magician. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Yu-Gi-Oh Game Day: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 3-8 can play cards (no trading allowed). Refreshments will be served. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Family Name That Tune: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Families with kids in grades 1-5 are invited to listen carefully and "Name That Tune!" Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
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.
Springtime Craft: 11-11:45 a.m. Friday, March 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can make a craft. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Video Game Open House: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, March 27, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can play Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
March 28
Young Rembrandts:, 9:30-10:15 a.m. for ages 31/2 -5, 10:30 a.m. to noon for ages 6-12, Saturday, March 28, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children who love to draw or who would like to improve their drawing skills. No parents permitted in room. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Saturdays: 9:30-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories for the preschool child. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Adventure Club - Magic: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, March 30, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Each month the club focuses on a different topic through stories, games, crafts or snacks. For children in kindergarten through third grade. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in to create a craft. For children in kindergarten throug sixth grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Hop Into Spring: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Children in kindergarten through second grade can hear stories about creatures that hop. Registration is required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Drama Daze Camp: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, or Thursday, April 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Ages 9-13 can play drama games, learn improvisation and fine tune acting skills. Please register for only one session. To register, call (847) 438-3840.
April 4
IGBY Party: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A 50th Anniversary IGBY Party to celebrate IGBY, the library's mascot. With cake, crafts, IGBY miniature golf, a remote control car race and more. The remote control car race is limited to 12 contestants ages 8 and older; cars not provided. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Egg Hunt: 9:30 a.m. for ages 2 and under, 9:45 a.m. for ages 3-4, 10 a.m. for ages 5-6 and 10:15 a.m. for ages 7-8, Saturday, April 4, at Central Park, on Library Lane at Central Park Road, Grayslake. Hunt for eggs and meet "Mr. Bunny." No child will leave empty-handed. Registration is required. $4 for Grayslake residents, $6 for nonresidents. Call (847) 223-7529.
April 5
Prom Palooza: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teenage girls can bring in old prom dresses and get ready for prom by trying on dresses for size and primping with professional hair stylists, makeup artists and nail technicians. An after-hours dance practice party will follow from 4-6 p.m. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 8
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 8, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18- 36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; 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.