Kids, teens and family
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Scavenger hunt and craft: Through Sept. 19, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a weeklong scavenger hunt. Also, drop by between 3-5 p.m. Sept. 19 to make a pirate craft. Both events are free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 438-3433.
Checkmates Chess Club: 4-5 p.m. Sept. 16, 23 and 30, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Three weeks of instruction are followed by a tournament with prizes. All levels are invited. For kindergartners through fifth-graders. Registration is required and is limited to Ela Library cardholders and students of District 95 schools. To sign up, call (847) 438-3840.
Anti-Bullying Program: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, Zurich Middle School South, 435 W. Cuba Road, Lake Zurich. For parents on the subject of bullying. Jim Jordan, author of "Plug the Tub," will moderate.
"Animals Are Sleeping": Book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16; Adler School, Libertyville. Author Suzanne Slade signs copies of her latest book about how animals sleep.
Scoop Night: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, Maggie Moo's, 3022 W. Route 60, Mundelein. The teachers of Mundelein Cooperative Preschool will scoop Maggie Moo treats. All proceeds made the entire day go to Mundelein Cooperative Preschool.
Tween Get Togethers: 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Mario and Sonic At the Olympics is for kids in grades 5-6. Call ahead (847) 362-2330 or just drop in.
Birthday Bash: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; Rinkside, Gurnee Mills, Gurnee. Chance to win prizes with each round of miniature golf purchase, free face painting and free ice-skating and rental, 1-3 p.m. Visit www.rinkside.com or call (847) 856-1064, ext. 234
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.
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.