Kids, teens and family
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Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m., Aug. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months and their caregivers build language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; for information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jr. American Girl Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Kindergartners through third-graders can make a surprise craft and test their American Girl knowledge in the American Girls 20 Questions Game. To register of for information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
Internet Safety for Kids: 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Richard Linke, Internet security expert, will explain how to protect children from cyberpredators, cyberbullying and child identity theft. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
MHS Open House: 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Parents and guardians of children attending Mundelein High School can meet their children's teachers and hear about the content of the courses in which they are enrolled. A Power School Information Session in Spanish and Athletics Information Meeting will precede the open house, both at 6:30 p.m.
Free movies: At dusk Aug. 29, near the soccer field adjacent to Washington Street at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" will be shown for free on a 20-by-30-foot screen. Families are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs. Titles subject to change. For information, call (847) 223-6601 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.
Gramma, Grampa and Me: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 30, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Celebrate Grandparents Day with stories and a craft. For children ages 4-7 and a grandparent. To register of for information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.
Medieval Faire: 1 p.m. Aug. 30, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. See people in costume and the crafts that have been made throughout Medieval Month at the library. Play games for prizes and make some crafts too. No registration required. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD) or visit www.rlalibrary.org.