Antioch Public Library
757 Main St.
(847) 395-0874; http://www.apld.info
Meditation: Jennifer Morningstar will lead a class in guided meditation at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Bring a mat or cushion to sit on. Registration requested.
Stretching: Stretching classes with Justin Lee Thursdays at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 19 and 26. It is designed to teach participants stretching moves that will allow them to become more flexible and loose. Lee, board certified massage therapist and national approved provider, has been a massage therapist for 10 years and has worked with several Olympic winter athletes. He teaches stretching nationally to other massage therapists who need to take continuing education. Registration requested.
All about chocolate: Indulge in one of life’s real treats Feb. 14. For adults at 11 a.m. and teens at 1:30 p.m. Samples and examples of chocolate will be shown, and tasted. Domestic and imported, familiar and not, commercial and hand-made chocolates, semi-sweet, dark, milk, white, bittersweet, and cocoa will be on hand. Fun, surprise chocolate treats, beverages, and prize giveaways. Recipes will be distributed. Also, a discussion will cover handling, storage, melting, uses and misuses. Registration requested.
Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
(847) 223-5313; http://www.grayslake.info
Valentine’s craft: Create a Valentine for the special someone from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 7. For grades 7 to 12 and supplies provided.
American Girl book group: “Chrissa” will be discussed at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 followed by a craft. Registration requested.
Home school support: Gather with other home-school parents and learn about how to teach your kids about money at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. Mark Holmertz, a certified financial planner, and Colleen Ryan will share practical principles and strategies for money management. Registration requested.
Science: Kids in grades 3 to 6 can build cars, and then see how fast they can actually make them go at 4 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration requested.
Book group: Discuss “Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog” at 4 p.m. Feb. 11. For grades 2-3. Registration requested.
Poetry: A poetry slam will be held at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Enjoy this informational haiku. Acoustic guitars are welcome.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 E. Scranton Ave.
(847) 234-2540
Movie: “A Most Wanted Man,” rated R, will be shown at 1 p.m. Feb. 10.
Chinese culture: Sue Liu with Shen Yun Performing Arts Company will share the essence of traditional Chinese culture and the revival of Shen Yun at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The history and significance of Chinese calligraphy will be demonstrated and attendees will take a name tag in Chinese characters home. Registration requested.
Cook Memorial Public Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
(847) 362-2330; webres.cooklib.org
Valentine’s Day cards: Materials supplied for making cards Feb. 7. For families with children age 3 and up. Drop in from 9 a.m. to noon at 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, and 1:30 to 5 p.m. in Libertyville.
Play and Learn Center: A rotating selection of engaging toys, activities and games with a focus on developing reading readiness skills. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 14, 21 and 28 at Cook Memorial Public Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Closed Feb. 7.
Death by chocolate: Chocolate games, contests and tasting for teens at 4 p.m. Feb. 13. Registration requested.
Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire
(224) 543-1485; calendar.vapld.info
Chinese New Year workshop: Learn to play simple melodies on the Chinese two-string fiddle (erhu) and bamboo flute (dizi) with traditional Chinese musician Kerry Leung at 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Registration required.
Gaming: Play board, card, or table games, provided or bring your own for a social afternoon of gaming at 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Open to high school through adult gamers of all levels.
Love songs: Take a romantic trip around the globe with love songs in Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, as well as songs written by some of our best-known American composers with vocalist Shirlee Todd at 1 p.m. Feb. 10. Registration required.
Valentine craft: Create Valentine art pictures using recycled buttons and vintage jewelry from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11. Artists Thommy MacNiff-Kolb and Lyn Lueders show how using recycled products can create beautiful art that can be framed and fun for your home. For grades 6-12. Registration required.
Writer’s support: This group provides a collaborative environment where writers of all experience levels can express and exchange ideas at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The instructor helps participants set goals and develop skills through writing exercises, group discussion and constructive feedback.
Book group: Discuss “Someone” by Alice McDermott at 10 a.m. Feb. 12. Registration recommended.
Documentation: Fully document your knowledge, skills, and experience with written tools in this practical workshop presented by Lake County Workforce Development at 1 p.m. Feb. 12. Understand the role of applications, social media, email, letters, and résumés. Registration required.
Valentine’s dance party: Shake and shimmy all your sillies out with your main toddler squeeze at 11 a.m. Feb. 13. Come in your dance party best (or at least in your dancing shoes) and be ready to move and groove. For ages 15 months to 3 years with an adult. Registration required,
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
(847) 689-0125; http://www.ncplibrary.org
Date night: Daddy daughter date night will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 14.
Round Lake Area Public Library
906 Hart Road
(847) 546-7060
Cooking: Chef Michael Maddox, former owner of Le Titi de Paris Restaurant, will prepare and share recipes for three romantic chocolate desserts at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8. As well as learning helpful cooking tips the audience will sample all the desserts
Waukegan Public Library
128 N. County St.
(847) 623-2041
Celebration: In celebration of this year’s Black History Month “We Speak in Rhythm” will be presented by Oba William King, a poetic storyteller who brings stories, poetry, and cultural songs to life, at 6 p.m. Feb. 9.The performance takes a look at the African American experience through the fundamental role that artistic expression has played in shaping the lives of African Americans and America’s rich heritage. Some of the stories, folklore, and folk tales include “Monkey and the Snake” and “Anansi the Spider,” poetry written by Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes, and Negro spirituals such as “Go Down Moses,” “Strange Fruit,” and “Change Gonna Come.”
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