Grayslake Library Blog

  Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying a good, spooky story? This Thursday, October 6th, at 7:00pm , adults and teens are invited to join author William Pack for some Ghostly Tales (register here ). If you’re looking for more, we here at the Grayslake Area Library are happy to recommend titles featuring classic monsters for all ages! Frankenstein for Kids: Frankenstein (A Monstrous Parody) by Rick Walton What is the Story of Frankenstein? by Sheila Keenan Frankenslime by Joy Keller Frankenstein for Teens: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White Frankenstein for Adults: Frankenstein, or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley Vampires for Kids: Bunnicula by Deborah Howe Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace I Love My Fangs! by Kelly Leigh Miller Vampires for Teens: The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh Vampires for Adults: Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice Zombies for Kids: The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier Zom

  Driving around last weekend, you may have noticed a number of Mexican flags being flown proudly. This is because Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16. Many other Latin American countries hold this celebration in a relatively short span of time: September 15 is the independence day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and Chile celebrates on September 18. In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the week of September 15 to be National Hispanic Heritage Week, to celebrate the contributions of Latinx individuals to the US and Latin American countries. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance period to cover September 15 to October 15. As such, we here in the Americas have been honoring this observance for over five decades. Here at the Grayslake Library, we are proud to promote the works of Latinx creators, all of which you can access with your library card! Books for youth: Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo Solimar by Pam Muñoz

There are few things as empowering as a library card; this small, thin card is a key that opens up a whole new world of information, entertainment, and opportunities, all for free! September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and if you haven’t already got yours, we here at the Grayslake Area Library (GAPL) encourage you to come in and register today! Click here for more information. Library cards are for people of all ages; from newborns to great-great-grandparents, everyone is welcome! When you sign up for a library card, you are joining a diverse community of learners and explorers. What can you do with your GAPL card? We’re so glad you asked! Of course, you can check out books, movies, and other media, but did you know that we have puzzles and board games for all ages? Have you heard about our Library of Things ? This special collection hosts a wide variety of tools and kits, from Chromebooks and video game controllers to sewing machines and even telescopes! Skip the subscri