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.
July 27
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Science Cafes: 6-8 p.m. Mondays, July 27 and Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can learn about science and technology. June's session will examine the good and bad of bacteria. Registration is not required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.
Magic Class: 5:30-6:25 p.m. Monday, July 27, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children ages 5 and can learn a collection of magic tricks with cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more, and take a home a magic kit. $17 for Lindenhurst residents, $21 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27 and Aug. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Young Rembrandts Jr. Zoo Camp: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29, Reed Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. For ages 5-7. Learn to draw a variety of animals found at a local zoo. Cost $48.50. To register, call (847) 438-4743.
American Girl Trash to Treasure: 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 1-4 can make accessories for their favorite doll out of recycled materials. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
July 28
Builder Babies: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 28, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Storytime for 1-Year-Olds with a parent or caregiver. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
"Raise The Roof" family storytimes: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, or 10:15 a.m. on June 23 and July 7 and 21, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Enjoy stories and musical activities. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
T-Shirt Overhaul: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens are welcome to come cut, embellish, lace, snip-tie, razor and otherwise "Frankenstein" a T-shirt. The library will provide the shirts, but all other objects must be brought. To register, call (847) 438-3433 or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Family Storytimes: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Stories and musical activities. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Twist 'n' Shout Hula Show: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families are invited to listen to a Hawaiian folk story, play Hawaiian rhythm instruments and dance. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
July 29
Toolbox Twos: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, Temporary Library Center, 114 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Storytime for 2-year-olds with a parent or caregiver. Pull something out of the toolbox at each storytime. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Annual Picnic Storytime: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Ages 5 and younger can bring their favorite stuffed animal and lunch for this outdoor program featuring stories, finger plays, songs and crafts. Free, no registration required. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (847) 438-3840.
Family Campfire Night: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For children in preschool through second grade and their adult. Listen to stories and sing camp songs around a campfire. Make a craft and enjoy a special campout treat. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
July 30
The Magical Jungle Safari Show: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Central Park Performance Pavilion on Lake Street, Grayslake. Go on an adventure through the jungle with a magic show, with interactive stories and fun facts. Free. For more information call (847) 223-7246.
July 31
Bad Movie Bash: 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 31, Teen Center in the Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Ave, Libertyville. Grades 7-12 can watch some of the best clips from the worst movies and mock them with the group. Food and drink will be served. For information, call the Cook Memorial Public Library District, (847) 362-2330.
Aug. 1
Just Dad and Me: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Drop-in program for pre-kindergartners thought third-graders and their fathers to have fun together listening to stories, playing games, watching videos and doing crafts. Uncles and grandfathers are welcome too. Free. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Manners Please, Etiquette for Today: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Ages 7-12 can learn the ABCs of table manners, extending and receiving invitations and writing thank you notes. Check with the Youth Reference department for dress code. To register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 3
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. No registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 4
Wii Bowl-a-Rama: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For children entering forth to sixth grade. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Aug. 5
Toddler storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime for children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 7
Picnic in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, Aug. 7 and 28, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Children can enjoy outdoor play with friends each week. Parents should pack a lunch. In case of inclement weather, classes will be made up at the end of the sessions. $15 for Lindenhurst residents, $19 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011.
Sketchbook Teen Drawing Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Wauconda area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For teens who like to draw. An Art instructor will be on hand for questions; supplies can be brought or borrowed from the library. No charge; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.
Summer Splash: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Music, kids carnival games, food, and pool activities for the whole family. Racing ducks can be bought ahead of time at the Sullivan community center for $1 per duck or 6 for $5. Tickets are $1 until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6. Children under 2 free. For information, call (847) 996-6800.
Teen Advisory Board: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Teen Center, Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Ave., Libertyville. Grades 7-12 can help plan the Cook Memorial Public Library District's teen events for the fall. Food and drink will be served. For more information call (847) 362-2330.
Aug. 9
Grandparent's Day at the Aquatic Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Grandparents will be admitted free to the Aquatic center. For information, call (847) 996-6800.
Aug. 10
Kids movie matinee: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Open Season." No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Animal crackers will be served. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 13
Miss Irene and her furry friends: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Central Park Performance Pavilion on Lake Street, Grayslake. Join Miss Irene and her furry friends (Elmo, Big Bird, and Clifford) during a fun hour of stories, singing and dancing. Free admission. If entertainment is canceled due to inclement weather, they will not be rescheduled. For more information call (847) 223-7246.
Aug. 14
Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching anime on the big screen. For grades 6-12. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Aug. 23
High School Musical 2: Winnie the Pooh's Birthday: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, C005 Auditorium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes before the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Tickets are also available by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.
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 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.