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.

Sept. 28

Pocket Circus: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Gabriela Chichizola and Juan Friguglietti combine acrobatics, juggling, humor, magic, music, and dance in a bilingual program billed as "The Smallest Circus in the World." To register, visit fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3218.

Special Needs Support Network: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Special education teacher Susan Moyer will present "Tools for Reading Success." The meeting is open to all area residents who are interested in learning how to best support their child in learning to read. For information, e-mail snsn@comcast.net

Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, fingerplays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jupiter and Moon Viewing: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The Lake County Astronomical Society will be on-hand with powerful telescopes to view the moon and Jupiter, weather permitting. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28 and 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes, and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Watch a new Anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Sept. 29

Animals and Their Environment: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners through fifth graders can gain a better understanding of the relationship animals and man have. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 1

Budgeting Simulation for Teens: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. High schoolers are invited to visit "Mad City" and take on the role of an adult with a job, income, family and debt. Space is limited; registration required. Pizza will be serve. Call Sue Malo, at (847) 578-8869 or e-mail susanm@glcu.org.

Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.

Oct. 2

Create Cool Costumes: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 and up can join cosplay (costume role-play) experts from Red Star Designs to learn how to create Halloween or cosplay costumes from scratch. Registration required; Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Game On: 4-5.30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament for teens. Prizes and snacks provided. No charge but registration is required; call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Friday Fun Faire: 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children from age 3 through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 3

Build a Rocket: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. See how far the rockets participants have built will fly. Weather permitting. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Daring Duct Tape Project: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners through fifth graders can create items using duct tape in different colors. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Mother/Daughter craft: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers can make earring trees; materials provided, free. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Oct. 5

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 5 and 19, 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. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Apple Time: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in first through third grade will make a special treat while listening to stories all about apples. Free. Registration required; call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Oct. 7

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and 21, and Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. 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.

Teen Monster Makeup Workshop: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 and up can learn Halloween tips from Dungeons of Doom makeup artists. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 8

Teen Transforming Tees: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can learn techniques for making old shirts new again. Bring an old shirt or two. All supplies will be provided. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required; sign up in person at the Ask Here desk. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Read for the Record: 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Help break a world's record as Eric Carle's "Very Hungry Caterpillar" is read aloud in classrooms, libraries and homes around the world at the same time. Crafts, snacks and prizes will be a part of festivities. Free, all ages are welcome; to register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 9

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen Snacks and refreshments will be served. No registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Teen Gaming: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 10

Oktoberfest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Music, food, and activities throughout the library. A magician balloonist will perform from 1-2 p.m.; Die Lustigen Musikanten Band from 2-3 p.m.; face painting from 2-4 p.m.; along with drop-in theme crafts and food. Register for each program individually; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 11

India Diwali Festival: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Enjoy a presentation of a dance of lights and other dances, mehandi, and a tasting of traditional Indian food. Free fun for the entire family. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 14

Traveling With the Family: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how adequate planning, a few organizational tools, and snacks and games can help a family focus on fun and relaxation during a trip. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 16

Little Limelight Cafe: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Tripp School, 850 Highland Grove Drive, Buffalo Grove. Students in grades 2-8 will perform. Acts can be instrumental or vocal, dance, solos, duets or small groups. Visit vbg.org.

Friday Fun Faire: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children from age 3 through kindergarten can enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. To register, call (847) 356-7711 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.

Oct. 19

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 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. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 21

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. 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.

Nov. 5

Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.

Nov. 13

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Dec. 3

Teen Stitch and Share: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For all levels of knitters ages 11 and older. Patterns for projects to be donated to Good Shepherd Hospital will be provided for those interested. This program is free. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433.

Dec. 12

Anime Club: 4-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grades 6 and up can watch anime on the big screen. Snacks will be served. No registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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.