NEWS
Chairs, tables and end tables from the library are on sale! Place your bid by Monday, Oct. 9, 10:30am.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-4pm, Space for Us All Celebration event has been rescheduled to January, 2024 due to furniture delays.
The Fantastical Workings of The Brothers Grimm
Monday, Oct. 9, 7:00pm
Jim Gibbons presents the lives and works of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and their influence on the fairy tales of today. (In person/online)
Your Smart Home
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:00pm
The future is now! Learn about products from Apple, Amazon, and Google to make your home smarter with Michael Gershbein. (In person/online)
Senior Connections - Violeta by Isabel Allende
Friday, Oct. 13, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
The Canterville Ghost
Monday, Oct. 16, 7:00pm
Oct. 8, 2023 E-NEWS
Call 847-566-8702 or Chat
Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm• Sunday 1 – 5pm
(In person/online)
Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author, Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an awardwinning author and illustrator. (Online)
Great BooksDrive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
Saturday, Oct. 21, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Booktok Talks - Horrorstör
by Grady Hendrix
Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:00am
Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our new book club at AREA Coffee to discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee and pastries, provided by the library.
(AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein, IL 60060)
Stay Crafty!
October
Stop by the Help Desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Crafts are available on the first of each month while supplies last. Limit 2 per person, please.
ILP: Food, Family, and FolktalesA Conversation with Grace Lin Tuesday, Oct. 17 7:00pm
Megan Wells performs Oscar Wilde’s famous novella of a mostly funny ghost.
Click on the event to register. All events require registration. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual event registrations.
YOUTH
Weekly Storytimes
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Family Storytime
Mondays at 6:30pm
All ages. Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Birth-15 months.
Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.
TEEN Grades 6-12
Day of Play - with Chalk Art
Monday, Oct. 9, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All ages. Engage your senses with a variety of hands-on activities, including outdoor chalk art (weather permitting). (Outdoors)
Chess Nuts - Cartoon Classics
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. All skill levels are welcome for a game of head-to-head chess on a variety of unique cartoon-themed boards.
Read to Rover
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 & 7:45pm
Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
Homeschool Learn & Grow TogetherSpiders
Friday, Oct. 13, 2:00pm
Grades K-5. Join Miss Avocado as we explore our wonderful world! Work at stations to uncover new perspectives about a topic.
Magic with Morris the Magic Man!
Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:00am
Grades K-5. Join Morris the Magic Man in this puppet-filled, fun and engaging magic show!
Dig Two Graves by Gretchen McNeil