Kids, teens and family

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.

Tutor.com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p.m. via the library's Web site www.phpl.info

Around the World in 28 Days: Mondays, 7:15-7:45 p.m. through Oct. 6; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Celebrate Autumn with tales from around the globe. (847) 259-6050.

Book Voyagers: 4:15 - 5:15 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children in grades 1 - 3 will hear stories about the very, very small and the very, very tall, plus view a short video, snack, and craft activity. Space is limited to a crew of 30. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

What's Cookin?: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories/food related activities for children in grades K-2. Registration, (630) 837-2855 or www.bartlett.lib.il.us.

Open Storytimes: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16; 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17; and 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 19; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Stories and songs for children ages six and under and their families during these 30-minute sessions. An adult must accompany children under three. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.

Storytimes: Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 23 and 30; Prospect Heights Public Library,12 N. Elm St. Preschool, 10:15 -10:45 a.m. Age 3- Grade K or Lap-sit, 11:00-11:30 a.m., Birth- 3 years with an adult, Call (847) 259-3500 or visit www.phpl.info.

Teen Scrapbooking Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Indian Trails Library, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens will learn different scrapbooking techniques each week using their own photos and albums; other materials provided by the library. One time fee of $10 due at registration. (847) 459-4100

Junior Olympic Airgun Shooting: 7 p.m., Sept. 17; Christian Liberty Academy, 502 W Euclid, Arlington Heights. The Arlington International Airgun Club junior division, is holding an orientation night to introduce juniors and parents to the sport of Olympic-style airgun shooting. Visit www.aiac-airguns.org or contact info@aiac-airguns.org.

American Born Chinese Book Discussion: 3:30-4 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 18; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights. Open to grades 6-12. Discussion of the graphic novel "American Born Chinese" by Gene Yang. Fried rice and fortune cookies provided. To register, call (847) 259-3500 or visit www.phpl.info.

"Talk Like a Pirate Day": 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 18; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Open to grades 1-3. Hunt for buried treasure, learn to talk like a pirate. Snacks and drinks will be provided. (847) 259-6050.

Friendly Fridays: 6:15-7:45 p.m. starting Friday, Sept. 19, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, singalongs, story-time, art projects, social activities. (847) 490-7020 or www.parkfun.com

Friday Night Teen Splash In: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. For grades five-eight. (847) 381-7515 or www.sbpd.net.

Pop Musical Theater workshop: 10 a.m.-noon; Saturday, Sept 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Avenue. Performers from the Metropolis School of the Performing Arts present a Pop Musical Theater workshop for kids aged 6-10. Register at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.

Scribble Jim: 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 20; Indian Trails Library, 355 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. ScribbleMonster will encourage creative expression and participation in dancing, singing, playing instruments and creating their own "ScribbleCharacters." Open to children ages 3 through 9. (847) 459-4100.

Fishing Derby: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20; Robert T. Jackson Clearwater, Mount Prospect. Opens at 8:30 a.m. with an educational clinic on water and fishing safety presented by Ron Aichholzer. Bait is provided. Open to boys and girls age 4-14, but must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $6 per child. Call (847) 298-3500.

Junior Lifeguard course: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for five weeks beginning Sunday, Sept. 21, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Children ages 11-15 learn CPR, first aid, in-water rescue.$55; $75 nonresident. Register at (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Adventure Club: 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23; 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Monthly club explores different fun topics through stories, crafts or games. This month the topic will be Hats! Hats! Hats! Open to grades kindergarten through third. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org

Aviation Explorer Post #9 open house: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22; Chicago Executive (formerly Palwaukee) Airport; 1100 S. Milwaukee in Wheeling. Sponsored by Windy City Flyers and meets twice monthly. Young people ages 14-21 interested in aviation are invited. Call Michael Haupt at mhaupt@edge-information.com or call (847) 736-5812 or visit www.AvExp9.org.

Oktoberfest: Noon-7 p.m., Sept. 22 through 30; River Trails Park District, 10th Hole restaurant, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Prospect Heights. Cost: $14.50 per person. Features German fare includes bratwurst, homemade German potato salad and red cabbage and a frosty stein of beer from the special "Oktoberfest" beer selection