2025 Library Events
Libraries offer a wide variety of books and other media and various other services. Go to your local Public Library and register for your very your Public Library card. You can use it to get discounts and passes through the Museum Adventure Pass Program. Learn more here http://www.museumadventure.org/ about the Museum Adventure Pass Program. Ask your local Public Library if they are a participant.
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Programs to maybe participate in are Teen Anime Club, printing services, Museum Adventure pass, Teen Art contests, Friends of the Library, and Summer book clubs.
You may need to register in advance.
Public Libraries in the Lake County area:
1.
Antioch Public Library District
757 Main StreetAntioch, IL 60002
Phone Number: (847) 395-0874
Website: Visit Here
Can Rent Movies, DVD's, BluRays, and Music?: Yes
Winter and Summer Reading Program for all ages: Register
Teen Anime Club: Yes
Hours:
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
2.
Barrington Public Library District
505 North Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone (847) 382-1300
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: NO
Summer Reading Program for all ages: Register here
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–9PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
1–5PM
Monday
9AM–9PM
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
3.
Cook Memorial Public Library District Bookmobile
413 North Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Website: Visit here
4.
Cook Memorial Public Library District
413 North Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Website: Visit here
Phone: (847) 362-2330
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: NO
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Thursday
9AM–8PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
1–5PM
Monday
9AM–8PM
Tuesday
9AM–8PM
Wednesday
9AM–8PM
5.
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 945-3311
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: NO
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
1–5PM
Monday
9AM–9PM
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
6.
Ela Area Public Library District
275 Mohawk Trail
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: (847) 438-3433
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: NO
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
12–5PM
Monday
9AM–9PM
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
7.
Evergreen Interim Library - Permanently closed
290 Evergreen Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 362-2330
8.
Fox Lake Public Library District
255 East Grand Avenue
Fox Lake, IL 60020
Phone: (847) 587-0198
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: NO
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Thursday
10AM–6PM
Friday
10AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
10AM–6PM
Tuesday
10AM–6PM
Wednesday
10AM–6PM
9.
Fremont Public Library District
1170 North Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: (847) 566-8702
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: Yes
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
1–5PM
Monday
9AM–9PM
10.
Grayslake Area Public Library District
100 Library Lane
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-5313
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: Yes
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Tuesday
9:30AM–9PM
Wednesday
9:30AM–9PM
Thursday
9:30AM–9PM
Friday
9:30AM–6PM
Saturday
9:30AM–5PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:30AM–9PM
Online service hours
9:30AM–9PM
11.
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 432-0216
Website: Visit here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes Click for Info
Teen Anime Club: No
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
1–5PM
Monday
9AM–9PM
12.
Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Avenue
Highwood, IL 60040
Phone: (847) 432-5404
Website: Visit here
Hoopla: Yes Click here
Museum Adventure Pass: No
Teen Anime Club: N/a
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Monday
12–8PM
Tuesday
12–8PM
Wednesday
12–8PM
Thursday
12–8PM
Friday
12–6PM
Saturday
10AM–5PM
Sunday
Closed
13.
Hinkston Field House Branch Library
800 North Baldwin Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
14.
Lake Bluff Public Library
123 East Scranton Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
15.
Lake Forest Library
360 East Deerpath Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
16.
Lake Villa Public Library District
1001 East Grand Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046
17.
North Chicago Public Library
2100 Argonne Drive
North Chicago, IL 60064
18.
Round Lake Area Public Library District
906 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
19.
Vernon Area Public Library District
300 Olde Half Day Road
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
20.
Warren-Newport Public Library Bookmobile
224 North Oplaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
21.
Warren-Newport Public Library District
224 North O'Plaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 244-5150
Website: Visit here
Hoopla: Yes here
Museum Adventure Pass: Yes
Teen Anime Club: Yes
Teens and children events: Visit here
Hours:
Monday
9AM–9PM
Tuesday
9AM–9PM
Wednesday
9AM–9PM
Thursday
9AM–9PM
Friday
9AM–6PM
Saturday
9AM–5PM
Sunday
Closed
22.
Wauconda Area Public Library District
801 North Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
23.
Waukegan Public Library Bookmobile #1
128 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
24.
Waukegan Public Library Bookmobile #2
128 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
25.
Waukegan Public Library
128 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
26.
Zion-Benton Public Library District
2400 Gabriel Avenue
Zion, IL 60099
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Hoopla
Visit Website https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Free to use. Check to see if your Library uses Hoopla.
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