Kids, teens and family

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.

Feb.16

Free kids movie matinees: 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "WALL*E." "Balto" will be shown on March 2. No registration is needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All films are rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Teen Speed Friendship: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring a copy of a favorite book, CD or movie to use as a discussion starter during this timed get-to-know-you experience. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Abraham Lincoln Play for Kids: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Actors from Historical Perspectives for Kids will dramatize Lincoln's life and eventual rise to the presidency. For students in kindergarten through fifth grade. No registration is required for this free program. For information, call (847) 438-3433.

Mudge the Dog: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can meet "Mudge" from the "Henry and Mudge" books, have a snack, make a dog craft and have their picture taken with "Mudge" to take home. Registration required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Feb. 17

Becoming a Love and Logic Parent: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Parents of children from birth to age 13 can learn some easy strategies to avoid bedtime battles and other tough situations. The program is free to Warren Township residents, however a $10 workbook fee is required. For details and registration, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

Feb. 18

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 18 and 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Feb. 19

After School Adventures: 4:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Games, crafts and music for children in kindergarten and first grade. Parents may register their children for individual sessions. Register online at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218, or in person at the Youth Services desk.

Feb. 20

After Hours Game Night: 9:30-11:45 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teen can play Halo3, Magic: The Gathering and more (teens under 18 must have a permission slip to play Halo3). There will be music, food and prizes. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Anime and Manga Club: 4-6 p.m. Feb. 20 and March 20, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Libertyville. Join the Unnamed Anime and Manga Club for anime, pocky, and fun. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

Feb. 21

Woodland PTA Fun Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, Woodland Elementary East, 17261 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake. Activities include arcade-style games, face painting, inflatables, a cake walk and a craft table. All proceeds will be donated to the Lake County Food Pantry. To donate items, contact Mary Beth Brierton, at mbrierton@dist50.net. If interested in volunteering to assist with the Fun Fair, contact Lynn Schweikl, at (847) 623-3479 or Kathy Ziegenhorn, at (847) 548-7405.

Feb. 21

Chili Cook-off and Baggo Tournament: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, American Legion Hall, 515 S Main St. Wauconda. Hosted by the Wauconda United Party, meet election candidates at a family-friendly event with chili tasting and competition and adult and youth Baggo tournaments. Proceeds to benefit Wauconda United. For information, call Tracy, at (847) 721-2275 or visit waucondaunited.com.

Feb. 22

Mardi Gras Celebration: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Free event, includes tastings throughout the store, crawfish demonstrations, house-made Gumbo sampling, mask decorating for kids from noon to 2 p.m., and more. Call (847) 444-1900.

Feb. 23

Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers can enjoy time together building language skills. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, and Tuesday, Feb. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3 through prekindergarten 5 can enjoy a short film and stories. No parents or siblings in story room. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

March 2

Free kids movie matinees: 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents, caregivers and kids are invited to a free showing of the film "Balto." All children must be accompanied by an adult. The film is rated "G." For information, call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

March 3

Storytimes: Terrific Twos & Threes, for accompanied children age 2 or 3, meets from 9:30-9:50 a.m. on Tuesdays or Wednesdays; Preschool Storytime, for unaccompanied children age 3, 4 or 5, meets from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, March 3-26 and April 21 to May 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3840, or visit eapl.org.

March 6

Walk-In Craft Projects: Friday to Monday March 6-9; and Monday to Sunday, March 23-29, Cook Park Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville and Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills (Evergreen is closed Sundays). Look for creative holiday and winter fun for all ages. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

March 10

Waldorf School Open House: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Waters Edge Waldorf School, 150 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. Attendees may drop in on a preschool classroom, grade-school classroom or special subject class. To RSVP, call (847) 526-1372 or visit watersedgewaldorf.org.

Ongoing

Preschool screenings: Gurnee Public School District 56 holds preschool screenings during the school year at Spaulding Elementary School, 2000 Belle Plaine Ave., Gurnee. The screenings are for children ages 3-4 who live in District 56, and examine a child's skill in speech/language, fine and gross motor skills, concept development, attention span, behavior, vision, and hearing. Parents with questions or concerns about their child's development in any of these areas may schedule an appointment by calling Spaulding School at (847) 662-3701. There is no charge for the screening.

Relax and Read to Rover: 5-6:30 p.m., Mondays through March 2, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 1-6 are invited to bring their favorite books and read to a certified therapy dog. Each session will last 20 minutes. Registration is required. For more information, call the Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

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.