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.

Dec. 21

Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required; for details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

First Aid for Little People: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-3 can learn basic first aid skillsand make a personal first aid kit to take home. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Winter Break Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. available) Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 21-23, Lindenhurst Park District Community Center, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. For students in kindergarten through sixth grade. $35 per day plus expenses. Events include: bowling on Dec. 21 ($6 for two games and shoes); roller skating on Dec. 22 ($7 for pizza and soda) and a showing of "A Christmas Carol" at the Marriott Theatre on Dec. 23 ($10 for tickets). Call (847) 356-6011; visit Lindenhurstparks.org.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The library will present both movies based on Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." At 11 a.m., see "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and at 1 p.m., see "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." No registration required. For more information, call (847) 438-3840.

Dec. 22

Graeme and Catherine Thomson: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join Graeme and Catherine Thomson of HL Games and play board and card games that focus on a combination of entertainment and education. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Beauty and the Beast: 1-1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The tale of "Beauty and the Beast" performed by a puppeteer and string puppets from Roberts Marionettes. For ages 3 and up. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nintendo Wii Game On: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can play Wii games including "Guitar Hero" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Dec. 23

Pictionary and Pizza: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For grades 3-6. The library will provide the lunch and drink. Space is limited. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in and create a craft. Children under 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Dec. 26

Craft a Frame: Saturday, Dec. 26, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Patrons of all ages are invited to bring in a photo, four-by-six inches or smaller, and make a frame for it at the Youth Service Department craft table. This is a drop-in program. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (847) 918-3218.

Dec. 28

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

Winter Break Camp: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. available) Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 28-30, Lindenhurst Park District Community Center, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. For students in kindergarten through sixth grade. $35 per day plus expenses. Events include: bowling on Dec. 28 ($6 for two games and shoes); the RecPlex on Dec. 29 ($7 for gym and swimming) and a movie on Dec. 30 ($6 for soda and popcorn). Call (847) 356-6011; visit Lindenhurstparks.org.

Movie at the Library: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. See the movie "Four Christmases," rated "PG-13." Popcorn and beverages will be served. Free, no registration required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Drop-in craft: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in preschool through sixth grade can drop in to create a simple craft. Materials will be provided for free. For information, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Dec. 29

Hodge Podge Crafts: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Drop in between 10-11:30 a.m. and make a craft from the library's leftover materials. For 3-year-olds to fifth graders. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Craft Extravaganza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Drop in to exercise creative muscles. Several crafts will be offered for children 3 to 10; adult supervision is required. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Create a Craft: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Drop in and create a craft. Children under 10 need to be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Nintendo Wii Game On: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can play Wii games including "Guitar Hero" and "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Solve a Mystery: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Sleuths in fourth grade and up can help characters solve a mystery. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Teen Game Day: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Middle school teens are invited for Game Day. Refreshments will be served; registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Dec. 30

Game On!: 1-3.30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A Team Wii: "Super Smash Brothers Brawl" tournament, with younger gamers in grades 3-6 paired with teen gamers in grades 7-12 to compete. Sibling teams are welcome. No charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212 or visit wauclib.org.

Dec. 31

CD Clocks for Teens: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can decorate old CDs and assemble a CD clock. $3 kit fee. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

New Year's Eve Party: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children are invited to an early New Year's Eve party. Make a craft, play games, make some resolutions and have snacks. This program is most appropriate for children between the ages of 5-10 years. No registration required. Tickets given out 30 min. before program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 4

Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

3-year-old storytimes: 7 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to Feb. 8; 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For 3 year olds with caregivers. To register, call (847) 356-7711.

Storytimes: 1 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to Feb. 8; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10; or 7 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For 4 year olds though kindergartners. To register, call (847) 356-7711.

Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to Feb. 8; 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9; or 1 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Register up to three children from your family from age 2 to kindergarten. To register, call (847) 356-7711.

Jan. 5

Yoga Bash for Teens/Tweens: 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For kids and teens, ages 8 to 16. Eight weeks of yoga that helps build strength, flexibility and confidence. $96 for Mundelein residents, $116 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Jan. 6

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6 and 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No registration required. For information, call (847) 356-7711.

Jan. 8

Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 and 22 and Feb. 5 and 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Jan. 9

Enchanted Kingdom Puppet Show: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A variety of characters from various fairy tales will appear. For ages 4-12. Tickets given out 30 minutes before program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 10

Chess Tournament: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Indian Trails Public Library partners with the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation for their second annual chess tournament. All play levels welcome; for first-graders and older. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 12

Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. On Jan. 15, discuss "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. On Feb. 12, discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Jan. 16

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Jan. 22

Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5 and 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Jan. 23

Measner Magic: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Family event. Magician John Measner will perform. Tickets required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Jan. 30

Mysteries of the Spellbinder: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Magician Walter King Jr. will perform state-of-the-art illusions for participants in the winter reading program. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Feb. 5

Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 and 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Feb. 12

Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. Discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Feb. 19

Chess Nuts: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kids of all ages can join other chess enthusiasts for a pickup game. Sign ups preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Feb. 20

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 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 home schooling 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.