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. 2
Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Reading manga, watch anime and eat Japanese snacks. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 3
Waldorf School Open House: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 3 and 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.
Feb. 4
Abraham Lincoln: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Abraham Lincoln will be on hand to discuss the importance of reading as the library celebrates his 200th birthday. For details or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 18, and Thursdays, Feb. 5 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.
Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No registration required. For information, for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Feb. 5
Kindergarten Information Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Washington School, 122 S. Garfield Ave., Mundelein. For all incoming District 75 kindergartners. Kindergarten packets will be handed out. For information, call (847) 949-2700.
Preschool Drawing: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 5 to March 12, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. For ages 31/2-5. Draw a new subject each week. Cost is $56 for Lindenhurst residents, $64 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 356-6011.
Feb. 6
American Legion Auxiliary: Entries are due by Feb. 6. The American Legion Auxiliary is taking entries to join the Americanism Essay contest titled, "Where are the American Heroes of Today." The contest is open to boys and girls in seventh through 12th grades. Winners in each class can earn cash prizes or scholarships. Call Ruth Stark at (847) 587-2526.
Feb. 7
Celebrate Reading Party: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Winter Reading Program wrap-up party. Reading program participants can celebrate the last day of the program and the library's 50th birthday with an old-fashioned birthday party with cake and games. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Daddy Daughter Mardi-Gras: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, B.J. Hooper School, 2400 Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Mardi-Gras Masquerade Ball for girls ages 3 and up and their fathers. Come dressed in jester hats, masks and beads for dinner, dessert and dancing. Advance registration required. The cost is $40 for Lindenhurst residents, $50 for nonresidents, $15 for additional daughters. Call (847) 356-6011.
Feb. 8
Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance: 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Patty Turner Senior Center, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. A luau Daddy/Daughter Dinner Dance for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade and their fathers, with Hawaiian-themed games and music, dinner, entertainment and dancing. Space is limited. The fees is $21 per person for Deerfield Park District residents, $32 per person for non-residents. Call (847) 945-0650, email info@dfpd.org, or visit www.dfpd.org.
Abe Lincoln Comes to the Library: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Children ages 6-12 can meet Honest Abe. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Feb. 9
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9 and 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. Mondays, Feb. 9 and 23 and Tuesdays, Feb. 10 and 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.
Feb. 10
Pajama Storytime: 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-7 can wear their pajamas for stories and fun. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Action Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can voice opinions on library book selection, teen programming and more, and have some pizza. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Thinking' About Lincoln: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Grades 1-3 can learn facts about the 16th president and make an edible log cabin. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Feb. 11
Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. No registration required. For information, for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Feb. 12
Teen Writing Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can get creative writing ideas and brush up on writing skills. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 13
Walk-In Craft Projects: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14; 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.
Feb. 14
Love Stinks Teen Get-Together: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Create broken hearts, eat lots of sweets and participate in a sappiest poem contest. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Feb. 18
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 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. 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 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
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.
Family Drop-In Storytime: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Drop in for a story. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Relax and Read to Rover: 5-6:30 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 12 to 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.
After School Adventures: 4:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through 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.
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.
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, through Feb. 12, then again 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.