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Library closed May 25 & 26 for Memorial Day. Parking lot closed from 5pm on Saturday until 9am Tuesday.
Summer Library Club Kickoff
Sunday, June 1, 2:00-4:00pm
All are welcome! We will have fun craft activities, tours behind the Checkout Desk, Kiki’s Cotton Candy Truck, Old #1 Fire truck, and more! Drop in.
Star Party - with the Lake County Astronomical Society
Tuesday, June 3, 7:30-8:30pm Ages kids-adults. Join the Lake County Astronomical Society to view the Moon, planets and more through their excellent telescopes. Drop in. (Library parking lot)
Use your library card and password to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural and recreational attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more.
License Plate Stickers
You can renew your license plates at the Library! Stop at the Checkout Desk, Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-4pm & Sun: 1-4pm. There is a fee of $9.50 plus the cost of the sticker; credit or debit card payments only. Patrons who qualify may get help applying for discounted license plates from the AgeGuide resource expert on Wednesday mornings at the Library. Drop in!
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Adult Events
Click on the event to register. All events require registration.
AgeGuide ADRN Hours
Wednesday, May 28, 9:00am-1:00pm
Adults 60+ and their caregivers may drop in to meet with a certified representative on health, transportation, housing, and financial resources available for seniors in Lake County.
Remembered
Remembered
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm
Come explore the 80-year history of the park with vintage pictures and memorabilia, and hear why it closed in 2008 with Cheryl Brown. (In person/online)
Come explore the 80-year history of the park with vintage pictures and memorabilia, and hear why it had to close in 2008 with Cheryl Brown. (In person/online)
Come explore the 80-year history of the park with vintage pictures and memorabilia, and hear why it closed in 2008 with Cheryl Brown. (In person/online)
Registration required.
Registration required. Remembered
Wild Ones -
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm
Transforming the
Somme Preserves
Tuesday, June 3, 7:00pm
Come explore the 80-year history of the park with vintage pictures and memorabilia, and hear why it closed in 2008 with Cheryl Brown. (In person/online)
Registration required.
Join Christos Economou to learn how a collaborative effort between volunteers and the Cook County Forest Preserve transformed degraded land into highly biodiverse ecosystems.
Family History Finders
Wednesday, June 4, 1:30pm
Explore your family history with library staff and peers by getting tips and resource ideas for genealogy research.
Storytimes will resume from June 2 to 26.
Short Film Club
Tuesday, June 3, 4:30pm
Grade 4 & up. Interested in film? Join us for snacks and more as we watch short film creations. Drop in!
Water Safety
Saturday, June 7, 11:00am
Ages 3-7 with an adult. Meet Bubbles the Fish and learn important water safety techniques with Goldfish Swim School. Register
Family Game Afternoon
Sunday, June 8, 2:00-4:00pm
Sunday June 8 2:00pm
Grade K & up with an adult. Learn a new game or play a classic favorite! Tabletop gaming is fun for the whole family. Drop in.
SLC Volunteer Training
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm
Friday, May 30, 4:15pm
Want to volunteer at the Summer Library Club table this summer? Are you a teen 13+? We would love your help this summer! Attend one mandatory training session to learn how to work the table and more.
Rainbow Suncatchers
Monday, June 9
9:30am or 10:30am
R ainbow Suncatchers
Age 5 & under with an adult. Make a craft that shines with all the colors of the rainbow! Register.
TEEN GRADES 6-12
Games & Pizza with Tie-Dye
Friday, June 6, 4:00pm
Join us for board games, pizza, and tie-dye outdoors at the Library! One item to tie-dye will be provided. Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order. Dress for mess!
en Español Mondays at 4:30pm June 9-July 28
Grades K-12. Keep your Spanish skills sharp this summer! Practice conversations in Spanish with other students. Drop in. JOIN THIS YEAR'S
Grab a sheet in the Teen Area or find it on the Teen Page. Participants can win a $100 gift card of their choice!
