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Computer Basics

2024-04-10 14:00:00 2024-04-10 15:30:00 America/Chicago Computer Basics Don't know how to cut, copy or paste? Can’t find that file you saved? Having trouble with your email? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this basic computer class around your questions. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Wednesday, April 10
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-10 14:00:00 2024-04-10 15:30:00 America/Chicago Computer Basics Don't know how to cut, copy or paste? Can’t find that file you saved? Having trouble with your email? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this basic computer class around your questions. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Lake Villa District Library

AS Meeting Room

Don't know how to cut, copy or paste? Can’t find that file you saved? Having trouble with your email? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this basic computer class around your questions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Technology |

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Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Connect with Lake Villa District Library and discover all it has to offer---best-selling books, award-winning movies and music, access to digital content and activities for people of all ages. Plus free Wi-Fi and space to meet, study and work.

First established in 1949, Lake Villa District Library serves Lake Villa Township and those who live within the township’s boundaries; including the communities of Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, portions of Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights and Antioch. The population served is approximately 40,000.

Please let us know if you or someone in your party requires accommodations.

Photographs or videos may be taken at library programs and events. Please notify library staff if you do not wish to be photographed.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Jul 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Become an insect expert as we explore the fascinating world of bugs in Kohl Children’s Museum’s mobile learning lab!

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make a cute craft to celebrate our summer of bugs!

Sat, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play the game, hone your skills and meet new friends!

Sun, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Compete in a hilarious, fast-paced game of coordination and concentration! Just remember to do what Simon says, not what Simon does…

Mon, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Get egg-cited to see if your contraption survives the drop!

Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Enjoy tiny games while eating tiny food and having a ton of fun!

Mon, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Step back in time as Cherry & Jerry bring you hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era. Enjoy ragtime, early blues, and jazz songs along with a bit of history thrown in!

Tue, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!

Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or enjoy any other handicraft, here is a great opportunity to work on it at the library with new friends.

Tue, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): We’re not horsing around—get your sparkle on and let’s party!

Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Staff from State Senator Edly-Allen's office will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services.

Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Sip, sip, hooray for crafts and cookies with lady and gentlemen bugs!

Wed, Jul 31, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "I Am the Shark" by Joan Holub. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Thu, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): What can you create with a box of mystery craft supplies?

Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Test your puzzle-solving skills and save the world from creepy crawlies!

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Test your puzzle-solving skills and save the world from creepy crawlies!

Thu, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Test your puzzle-solving skills and save the world from creepy crawlies!

Thu, Aug 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Chicago has lots to offer, but there’s also plenty to do right here in Lake County! Learn about deals, activities, and free options for all ages and interests. Presented by Jez Layman.

Fri, Aug 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!

Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B
An opportunity to learn, participate in thoughtful discourse, and reach informed opinions on the issues in America's foreign policy process. Reading materials available at the Adult Services Desk.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Staff from U.S. Representative Schneider's office will be available to assist with federal issues such as Medicare, Social Security, Veteran Services, passports and immigration.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
Staff from State Representative Mason's office will be available to assist with state issues such as unemployment, utility assistance, SNAP and Medicaid.

Fri, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Discover the science behind Pikachu lightning bolts and Charizard fireballs with nationally recognized STEM educator, journalist and meteorologist Jason Lindsey (aka "Mr. Science").

Sat, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Learn to draw insects with guest artist Elizabeth Hedsund!

Mon, Aug 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Stop by every day for a fun time of practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics!

Mon, Aug 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Did you know every bug is an insect but not every insect is a bug? Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki shares personal encounters with six-legged critters using props like hornets’ nests and mud dauber tubes.

Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Stop by every day for a fun time of practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics!

Tue, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Vote for your favorite insect-inspired treats, like gummy worms and grasshopper cookies! Feeling adventurous? We'll also have some foods made with real insects for you to try.

Tue, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or enjoy any other handicraft, here is a great opportunity to work on it at the library with new friends.

Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Staff from State Representative Weber’s office will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services.

Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the Lindenhurst Park District!

Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Stop by every day for a fun time of practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics!

Wed, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!

Wed, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Bring your own game or play one of ours! Win a prize if you beat the librarian.

Thu, Aug 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Stop by every day for a fun time of practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics!

Thu, Aug 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Cricket is a sport celebrated worldwide for its thrilling gameplay. Become a part of the global community of cricket enthusiasts. Get an introduction to the rules, techniques, equipment, and more.

Fri, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play Time is where the fun happens!

Fri, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.

Fri, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Stop by every day for a fun time of practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics!

Fri, Aug 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Learn coding with Fiero Code software! No experience necessary. Bring your own device and headphones, or use the library’s equipment.

Sat, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
LVDL's monthly book discussion that meets on the second Saturday of each month. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Don't miss the rare chance to hand-feed 100 Monarch butterflies in a walk-through tent from Salt Creek Butterfly Farm. Get a chance to see their vibrant colors and patterns right at your fingertips!

Sat, Aug 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Bring a picnic lunch and join us on the lawn to celebrate the end of summer! We’ll provide lemonade and treats. Enjoy the Monarch Butterfly Tent, balloon animals, face painting, & more! Drop in.

Sun, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Bring your brains and we'll supply the bricks!

Mon, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.

Mon, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays Georgia O’Keeffe, revealing the artist's connection to nature and the stories behind her iconic work.

Mon, Aug 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "The Q" by Amy Tintera. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Tue, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Job Search 2.0 will provide an overview of modern job-hunting strategies, how to organize your job search, and how to leverage tools and resources to streamline the job search process.

Tue, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn what to do in the event of identity theft or fraud. Presented in partnership with State Bank of the Lakes.

Tue, Aug 13, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
The Lake County Astronomical Society set up powerful telescopes for public viewing of the Moon, offering close-up glimpses of craters, shadows of crater walls, and possibly star clusters.

Wed, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!

Wed, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
We'll talk craft; discuss writing-related questions; and celebrate big and small victories in terms of process, production, and publication.

Thu, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Don't know how to cut, copy or paste? Can’t find that file you saved? Having trouble with your email? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this basic computer class around your questions.

Thu, Aug 15, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Fri, Aug 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!

Fri, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
Join us for a 30-minute walk outside around the library. Chat about what you're reading or watching, make new friends, or just enjoy the walk. Meet outside the upper level entrance.

Sat, Aug 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!

Mon, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Vaudeville, captivated audiences by uniting diverse acts on one stage from the late 1800s to the early 1930s. Join William Pack as he explores its evolution, iconic venues, and legendary performers.

Tue, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn how to create a compelling resume, cover letter, and professional summary with the help of cutting-edge AI tools like Chat GPT. Discover the pitfalls to avoid during the application process.

Tue, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Diary of a Pug: Pug's Road Trip" by Kyla May. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
If you knit, crochet, needlepoint or enjoy any other handicraft, here is a great opportunity to work on it at the library with new friends.

Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Timothy O'Toole's 
It's the library in hangout mode; a book club with a twist, held at Timothy O'Toole's in Lake Villa.

Wed, Aug 21, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
It’s not always muscles and strength that triumph - we need brainpower, too. Anne Shimojima tells stories from the oral tradition that show how brains, wit, and a little wisdom can save the day.

Wed, Aug 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors" by Drew Daywalt. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn how to paint floral elements in watercolor with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. You'll practice basic watercolor techniques and then arrange floral elements into a beautiful painted wreath.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Mario time... oh yeah! Drop in to race against other gamers!

Thu, Aug 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the Electoral College's history and evolution over time. How did the architects of the U.S. Constitution intend for it to function? What are the arguments for and against its reform?

Fri, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.

Sat, Aug 24, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Launch another school year with pizza, Jack Box games, laser tag and sundaes!
Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am

Sun, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play the game, hone your skills and meet new friends!