Lake Co. family calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Kids, teens, family" in the subject line.
Fancy Nancy: 7 p.m. July 15, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Read about Fancy Nancy, make a craft, practice etiquette with a snack, and play a fancy game or two. Wear your fanciest outfit; tiaras are always welcome. For kindergarten through second grade. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
Where the Wild Things Are!: 9:30-10:30 a.m., July 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Kimberly Baker, director for Steppenwolf Theatre, teaches children in first through third grade the finer points of acting and the importance of story. Children create scenery and masks, and then act out the story "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Theatre Games: 11 a.m.-noon, July 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Fourth- through ninth-graders can learn more about improv and acting with Kimberly Baker, director for Steppenwolf Theatre. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Stories in the Park: 10 a.m. on the following Tuesdays: July 15 at Warren Township Park B; July 22 at Viking Park in Gurnee. The Warren-Newport Public Library bookmobile will visit. Kids and parents are invited to bring blankets, picnics and library cards. Animal crackers will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Make Balloon Bugs: 6-7 p.m. July 16, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. A balloon-twisting expert, will show how to make a bug balloon. For grades 1-5. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Readers' Theatre: 1:30 p.m. July 16, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Anyone entering third through sixth grade who would like a bit of performing experience is welcome to sign up. Performers read their parts from a script, so no memorization is needed. Patricia Polacco's "Thank You, Mr. Falker" will be presented on July 16. Register by clicking on "calendar" at www.fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or by stopping at the Youth Services desk.
Learn to Knit: 4-5 p.m., July 16, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Ages 8-12 will learn the basics of casting on knitting. Participants will create one scarf, and get their own set of knitting needles to take home. The cost is $20 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $25 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
Tiny Thumbelina: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 17, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, C 005 Auditorium, in the lower level of the C Wing. Children's play. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door 15 minutes prior to the show or online at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets or by calling the Box Office at (847) 543-2300.
Game ON!: 1-3:30 p.m., July 17 and 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Teens can spend an afternoon playing Guitar Hero or competing with Mario at the Olympics on the Nintendo Wii. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m., July 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Features stories, songs and finger plays. Children should be 3-years-old. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Drop-in Storytime Series: 10 a.m. July 17 and 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For children ages 3 and older (although all ages may attend). Programs are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840.
Drop-in Storytime Series: 10 a.m. July 17 and 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Featuring music, crafts and literature geared for children ages 3 and older (although all ages may attend). Programs are free and no registration is required. For more information, call (847) 438-3840.
Fancy Nancy "Bonjour Butterfly": 10 a.m. to noon July 18, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Paint wings, decorate a wand, eat butterfly cookies and learn about the life of a butterfly. For ages 3-6 with a parent. $1 fee must be paid at registration. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
F.I.T. presents Hip-Hop: 4-5:30 p.m., July 18, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Meeting of Fremont's Impressive Teens will feature "Hyperformance Dance" a group of college-age dancers who will demonstrate their dances and then teach some basic hip-hop moves and a routine. Open to anyone entering seventh through 12th grade. Register at www.fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218 or at the library's Youth Services desk.
Scrapbooking Workshop for Kids: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. July 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in third grade and up are invited to have fun preserving their photos by making a paper album. This program is free, but registration is required. For more information, call the Children's Department at (847) 438-3840.
Fishing Derby: 8:30-11 a.m. July 19, at the pond adjacent to the Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center, 900 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Free and open to ages 5-11. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Prizes for the most fish caught, biggest and smallest fish and the most unusual catch. Bait will be provided, while quantities last. There will be a limited number of poles available for use; bring a fishing pole, if possible. For more information visit www.gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.
Puppet Theater: 10:30 a.m. July 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Mark Nichols will entertain with his puppets on Saturday. This is a free family event. Registration and tickets are required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
The Magic of Writing: 1 to 3 p.m., July 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Writing workshop with award-winning children's author Janet Riehecky, for third- through sixth-graders. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.
Summer Chess Tournament: 4 p.m. July 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Chess players ages 8 to 17 can take part in the chess tournament. There will be pizza and cookies for the players, and medals for the winners. Register by clicking on "calendar" at www.fremontlibrary.org, calling (847) 918-3218, or stopping at the Youth Services desk.
Children's Film Festival: 7 p.m. July 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Children entering grades third through eighth grade are invited to see a selection of short movies from around the world that were shown at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. Audience members can vote for their favorites. Refreshments will be served. Register by clicking on "calendar" at www.fremontlibrary.org, calling (847) 918-3218, or stopping at the Youth Services desk.
Pebble Pets for grades K-2: 1 p.m. July 23, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Children can decorate a pebble and turn it into an animal friend. Bring a two-three inch smooth rock to decorate. Register at www.palatinelibrary.com or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.
Anime Review Board: 7:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Watch Japaneses animated films and talk about them. Snacks provided. Grades 9-12. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
DDR and Guitar Hero: 3-5 p.m. July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Play Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. For students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is not required. For more information, call the library, at (847) 438-3433.
Tie-Dye workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, July 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Participants must bring a clean, prewashed (no fabric softener) cotton shirt, sweat shirt, socks or anything that can be tie-dyed. Kids of all ages are welcome. Adults will need to stay and help younger children tie knots. This program is free and requires no registration. For information, call (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org.
Children's Concert Series: 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m., July 25 and Aug. 1, Viking Park Band Shell, Gurnee. Little Nashville will perform July 25; Jim Gill will perform Aug. 1. Part of a series of concerts designed to entertain children, as well as adults. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held indoors in the Viking Park Dance Hall. For information, call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Drop-in crafts: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through July 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Drop in to make crafts geared for preschool ages and up with adult help For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Friday Fun Faire: 1 p.m. July 25, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For 3-year-olds through kindergartners to enjoy a story and make a craft. Adult supervision required. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.
Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 1-4 p.m., July 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Self-defense techniques are demonstrated and girls practice simple self-defense moves. Ages 13-19; under the age of 18 must submit a parental permission slip before attending the program. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Let's Go Fly a Kite: 10-11 a.m. July 26, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Hear a kite story, then design and make kites and fly them outside if the wind is right. For ages 5-8 with a parent. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Drop in for preschool stories: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday or 7 p.m. Thursdays, through July 26, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Drop-in preschool "Fun on the Farm" storytimes for ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver. Animal crackers will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. No registration is needed. For information, call (847) 244-5150.
Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to noon July 28 to Aug. 1, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1155 Hillside, Antioch. Rainforest Adventure VBS for kids in preschool through fifth grade. Learn bible stories through music, crafts, games, snacks, drama, and science experiments. Registration is under way. A donation of $20 per child is requested to help offset costs, but is not mandatory to attend. For information, call (847) 395-3359 or visit www.saintstephenofantioch.org.
Super Fun Happy Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1, Reed Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. For ages kindergarten (completed) through sixth grade. Cost is $350. Camp will have yoga, chess and improv. For information, visit www.longgroveparkdistrict.com or call the Long Grove Park District, at (847) 438-4743.