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.
May 18
Teen Gaming: 4-6 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board and card games and make friends. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can put on pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to the library for stories, finger plays, songs and games. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool-Kindergarten Forum: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Westlake Christian Academy, 275 S Lake St., Grayslake. Parents of preschool and kindergarten age children can obtain information to assist them in their decision-making process for the upcoming school year. For more information or to make a reservation to attend, contact Denise Schlappi at dschlappi@WestlakeChristian.org or (847) 548-6209, ext. 17.
Family Storytimes: 10 a.m. Monday, May 18 and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For the entire family. Children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Pre-School Storytime: 1 p.m. Monday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For children ages 4-6 who can attend on their own. Registration required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Lapsit Storytime: 11 a.m. Monday, May 18 and Thursday, May 21, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. For 2-3 year olds with an adult. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
May 19
Candy Sushi: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about traditional types of sushi, and then make some candy sushi to eat and take home. Grades 6-12. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 20
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 20 and 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime is for children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Anime/Manga Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A gathering that's all about the latest in anime, manga and graphic novels, with drawing, big-screen entertainment, food ad more. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit
Stellar Storytellers: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The best seventh-grade storytellers from Carl Sandburg Middle School will spin their tales for families and kids in grades kindergarten and above. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Wondertime: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Storytime for ages 18 to 30 months and a parent or caregiver. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
May 22
Friday Fun Faire: 9:15 a.m. Friday, June 5; 10:30 a.m. Fridays, May 22 and June 5 and 19; and 1 p.m. Fridays, May 22 and June 5 and 19. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children form age 3 through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Drop-in Kite Craft: 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Drop in anytime between 2 and 4 and make a one of a kind kite. While supplies last. For kindergarten through fifth grade. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam just for local teen students. Pizza and soda will be available. For grades 6-12. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
CLC Memorial Day ceremony: Noon Friday, May 22, College of Lake County Willow Lake Veterans Memorial, CLC campus, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Staff from the U.S. Navy base at Great Lakes will participate in the event. The keynote speaker will be Sgt. Allen James Lynch of Gurnee, a Medal of Honor recipient for service in Vietnam. For more information or to make a donation to the Willow Lake Veterans Memorial, call Wayne Maczko, at (847) 224-6013.
May 23
RPGing unplugged: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6 and up are invited to bring dice for a one-shot tabletop (not video game) role-playing game campaign. The library will provide lunch and an experienced DM. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Operation Safety: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Encourage safe driving practices to teenage drivers. There will be activities for the entire family including a kiddie train, simulators demonstrating the dangers of irresponsible driving, food and giveaways. There will be no parking in the library parking lot; use Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church parking lot across the street. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 24
Teen Scrapbooking: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring in pictures of favorite spring break vacations along with any other keepsakes and build a scrapbook. The library provides all supplies. For grades 6-12. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Bonner Farm Spring Fling: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Bonner Heritage Farm, on Country Place, off Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Celebrate spring on the farm with wagon rides, a petting zoo, face painting, farm games, an activity maze, barn raising and other entertainment and activities. Admission is $3 per person. Children 3 and under are free. For information, call (847) 968-3400 or visit LCFPD.org.
May 25
The Round Lake Area Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, starting at the American Legion Post 1170, 111 E. Main St., Round Lake Park. To take part, download a form at rlchamber.org.
Gurnee American Legion Memorial Day Activities: Beginning at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, Veterans' Monument at Warren Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Gurnee. American Legion Post 771 will conduct two ceremonies to honor deceased veterans. The first, at Veterans' Monument, followed by a second at noon at the Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of O'Plaine Road and Washington St. in Gurnee. Following the ceremonies, Gurnee American Legion Post 771 and Auxiliary Unit 771 will host a luncheon at the Legion Post Home, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. The public is invited to attend all of these events.
May 26
Youth Volunteer Training: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, or 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For students who signed up to help with the summer reading program and other activities at the library; attendance at a training session is required in order to volunteer. Grades 6 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Gavin pre-K Screenings: By appointment Tuesday through Friday, May 26-29, Gavin South Junior High School, 25775 W. Route 134, Ingleside. Screening for the 2009-10 Gavin School District 37 prekindergarten program will take place. Children must turn 3 by Sept. 1, 2009, and not be eligible for kindergarten. Children must be toilet trained and live in the Gavin School District. For an appointment, call (847) 546-9336.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A half-hour of fun with a short film and stories. For ages 3 to prekindergarten 5. No parents or siblings in story room. No registration required.
May 27
Teen Computers - MS PowerPoint: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 29
Youth Volunteer Training: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For students who signed up to help with the summer reading program and other activities at the library; attendance at a training session is required in order to volunteer. Grades 6 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 30
Variety Juggling Show: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Jason Kollum will present a variety juggling show followed by a workshop with demonstrations of various skills. For kindergarten and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 31
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to play chess, share moves and strategies or just sit down for a game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ongoing
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.