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Updated: July 7, 2011 2:25AM

Antioch

Antioch Public Library
757 Main St.
(847) 395-0874

Story Time: A 30-minute storytime for children ages 3-5 will be held July 11 at 10 a.m.

Wire Jewelry Making: This workshop will focus on making different kinds of earrings July 11 at 6:30 p.m. A $10 material fee will be collected at start of class. Registration is required.

Travelogue: Join Ralph Danielsen as he presents a guided tour of Southern Italy July 14 at 7 p.m.this fascinating land. Registration suggested.

Summer Scrap for Teens: Make two scrapbook pages of your summer memories July 15 at 2 p.m. Bring photos and all other supplies provided. Register requested.

Open Gaming: Open video game play for teens July 16 at 2:30 p.m. Snacks provided. Registration requested.

Grayslake

Grayslake Area Public Library
100 Library Lane
(847) 223-5313

Magician: Chris McBrien will provide an evening of magic and fun July 11 at 7 p.m.

Movie: “Double Indemnity” will be shown and discussed July 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Gurnee

Warren-Newport Public Library
224 N. O’Plaine Road
(847) 244-5150

Book Group: Discuss “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett July 12 at 7 p.m.

Lake Villa

Lake Villa District Library
1001 E. Grand Ave.
(847) 356-7711

Author Visit: Meet author Alice LaPlante July 11 at noon. La Plante’s first novel, “Turn of Mind,” has received worldwide attention and rave reviews. It’s the story of Dr. Jennifer White, a once brilliant hand surgeon who suffers from dementia and who could have murdered her best friend. Told from Jennifer’s point of view, this haunting book is impossible to put down. Box lunches will be served. A book sale and signing will follow the program, courtesy of Lake Forest Book Store. Registration required.

Knitters: Work on your knitting or crochet projects July 12 at 7 p.m. Must be over 18 to attend.

Presentation: Join Bill Hinchliff for a fascinating slide presentation of three great Victorian cemeteries — Graceland, Rosehill and Oak Woods July 13 at 11:30 a.m. Registration required.

Movie Monsters: Get up close with Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein’s Monster as well as many other bone-chilling villains July 14 at 7 p.m. Join Steve Frenzel in this creepy celebration of classic movie monsters. Registration required.

Writing Workshop: Kids in grades 3 to 6 can participate in a creative writing workshop titled “It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s ...” and create a superhero story July 16 at 1 p.m. Registration required.

Libertyville

Cook Memorial Library
413 N. Milwaukee Ave.
(847) 362-2330

Gardening Help: The Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions as well as identify disease, insect and weed problems July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills, Bring your questions and plant, weed or insect samples if you have them. Samples should be enclosed in a plastic bag or container. Samples need to be fresh to obtain an accurate diagnosis.

Summer Salads: the chefs from Sunset Foods will present great ideas for summer salads using some of the freshest produce around July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Aspen Drive Library. Sampling is included. Registration required.

Performance: Ehrich Weisz, will perform as Harry Houdini July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Listen to the story of Houdini’s life and learn about the turn-of-the-century world that made him famous. The audience will be asked to participate as our presenter recreates some of Houdini’s magic and escapes. Registration required.

Cartoons: Children in grades 2 and up can be taught how to draw comics by local cartoonest Greg sitkowski July 14 at 4:15 p.m. at Aspen Drive Library. Registration required.

Author Visit: Author Jennifer Weiner will visit at Hawthorn Middle School North, 201 W. Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills July 14 from 7-9 p.m.. Hear Weiner talk about her writing and her newest book, “Then Came You.” A question and answer session will follow along with a book signing. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for book sales. This event is free but tickets will be required. Tickets will be handed out in advance at both the Cook Park and Aspen Drive locations beginning July 9 at 9 a.m. Ticket limit is 4.

Lincolnshire

Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Road
(847) 634-3650

Teddy Bear Picnic: Bring a blanket to sit on, your favorite stuffed animal, and your singing voice July 13 at 11 a.m. Dessert provided. For little ones under the age of 6, with a caregiver.

Webinar: Participate right from your desk in this online class taught by “Facebook for Dummies” author Andrea Vahl July 13 at noon. Advance registration is required for webinar access.