Lake County 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.
Aug. 17
Fossils in our Backyard: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to read stories told by fossils. Participants will have the opportunity to break open concretions and find their own fossils. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Post Break Camp: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 17-21, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Open to kindergartners through sixth-graders who are out of summer camp and are waiting for school to start. Kids will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children should bring lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. You can sign up for one day or all five; $35 per day. To register, call (847) 356-6011.
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Post Break Camp: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 17-21, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Open to kindergartners through sixth-graders who are out of summer camp and are waiting for school to start. Kids will participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children should bring lunch and a morning and afternoon snack. You can sign up for one day or all five; $35 per day. To register, call (847) 356-6011.
Aug. 18
Teen Action Group: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St. Wauconda. Teens can make suggestions about the library's book selection, teen programs and more. Free. To register, call (847) 526-6225 or wauclib.org.
School-Age Craft: 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children going into grades 1-5 will make a craft project to take home. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Rock Your Locker: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students can bring pictures and other things to display in their lockers and create knickknacks to make everything personalized. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
PJ Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Put on pajamas and join in for stories, finger plays and fun. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Homeschool Informational Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Parents and caregivers can learn what the library has to offer to home schooling families. To register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Locker Magnets and Backpack Buttons: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6-12 can make one-inch buttons for backpacks or magnets for lockers. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
Aug. 19
Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Teens can share lively debate and snacks while discussing books. On Aug. 19, participants can bring in their favorite books and share summaries. On Sept. 16, discuss "Elsewhere" by Gabrielle Zevin. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and Sept. 9, and Thursdays, Aug. 20 and Sept. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Don't Try This At Home: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Wear your old clothes and attempt some messy and interesting science experiments. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 21
Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 21 movie will be "Miracle." Special Guest Tommy Hawk, the Chicago Blackhawks' mascot, will be on hand to take pictures and sign autographs. A raffle will include four 100-level preseason tickets and autographed pucks. The Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.
Fun and Games with Anime: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Teen Center in the Bolander Building, 625 W. Winchester Ave., Libertyville. Play games based on anime like Bleach and Pokemon. For information, call (847) 362-2330.
Video Game Open House: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart and Rock Band on the big screens. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Aug. 22
Family Movies in Spanish: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The library will show "Hotel for Dogs." Drinks and snacks will be. Free; no registration. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Fox and Branch: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Enjoy a morning of music and song. Free family event. Tickets required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 24
Teen Science Cafe: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6-12 can learn about science and technology in a fun and relaxed setting. This session's topic is imagining cures for the world's diseases. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433 or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 and Sept. 14, 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 required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-5 can enjoy a short film and some stories. Parents and siblings are not allowed in story room. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 25
Dragons and Other Creatures: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read fairy tales, play games and make a craft. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 28
Mooonlight Mooovies: Movies at dusk, activities begin earlier, Friday nights in August, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. The entrance fee of $4 per person includes activities related to the evening's theme, popcorn and soda, with additional food available for purchase. The Aug. 28 movie will be "Grease." Come out in poodle skirts and leather jackets and sing along. For information, contact Claudia Stevens, at (847) 990-3750 or crs@lambsfarm.org.
Picnic in the Park: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 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.
Aug. 29
Gramma, Grampa and Me: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Ages 4-7 and a grandparent can celebrate Grandparent's Day and make a craft. To register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 30
Family Picnic: 11 a.m Sunday, Aug. 30, Hawthorn Melody Park, 2221 Hazeltime Drive, Vernon Hills. Nehara Hadassah of the North Shore Chapter will have their Annual Family Picnic. A fee of $12 per family will include pizza and soft drinks. Participants can bring an appetizer or dessert to share. For reservations, call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Monster Truck Birthday Bash: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Come celebrate the library's 35th birthday with monster trucks, semi trucks, fire trucks, ambulances, street sweepers, tractors, garbage trucks and more. Free and open to the public. Visit vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650.
Sept. 9
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Thursday, Sept. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 14
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 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 required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 16
Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Teens can discuss "Elsewhere" by Gabrielle Zevin. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.
Sept. 19
The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Sept. 19 session will be "A Poetry Playshop" with visiting poet Bill Buczinsky. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 17
The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. The topic will be "Scare up a Spooky Tale." Participants will write scary stories. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.
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.