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Job Search 2.0
2024-08-13 13:00:00 2024-08-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago Job Search 2.0 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. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B

Tuesday, August 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-13 13:00:00 2024-08-13 14:00:00 America/Chicago Job Search 2.0 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. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B

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.

Presented by the Job Center of Lake County.  Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Career |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #onsite | #adult |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Labor Day.
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Grandparents’ Day Bingo
Sat, Sep 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with Bingo! Join us for festive bingo featuring colorful autumn cards with pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and more! Play with family, friends, or solo. Everyone is welcome!
Kindergarten Readiness - Shapes & Road Signs
Sun, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Join us for fun stations where your child can practice skills and concepts for kindergarten.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Google Docs & Drive
Tue, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
How do I save something to Google Drive? When should I use Google Docs? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this class around your Google Docs and Drive questions. Google account required.
This event is full
Goodwill Empower Youth Program
Tue, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Stop by the lobby to learn more about Goodwill's Empower Youth Program, a career training and development program for Illinois youth and young adults ages 16-24. 
Taste Test Tuesday: Chocolate Chips - for Kids
Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the best chocolate chips...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Chocolate Chips - for Teens
Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for the best chocolate chips...after you taste a few, of course!
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Novel Thoughts - "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
Wed, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Frindle" by Andrew Clements. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
LVDL Writers Group - 3 Ways to Publish a Book
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
The Last Comiskey
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Ken Smoller, author and photographer of "Last Comiskey," discusses the magic of Comiskey Park's final season and the White Sox unexpected 1990 pennant chase.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Art Inspirations
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Did you know many of Taylor Swift's songs contain literary references? Explore her reading list through her discography, featuring works like The Great Gatsby, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and more.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Sep 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
Coding Club - with Fiero Code
Fri, Sep 13, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Second Saturday Readers - Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Sat, Sep 14, 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.
LEGO Club
Sun, Sep 15, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Colormania: Coloring for Adults
Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Coloring is a fun way to relax and unwind. Join us to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and exercise your creative side. Coloring sheets and supplies provided. Color your stress away!
Listen to Your Heirlooms
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn material culture research techniques for family heirlooms from Carolyn Law. Discover strategies to investigate, record, and preserve heirloom meanings using 21st-century resources.
Page Turners - "Akim Aliu: Dreamer" by Akim Aliu
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Akim Aliu: Dreamer" by Akim Aliu. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Bookworm Buddies - "Wednesday and Woof: Catastrophe" by Sherri Winston
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Wednesday and Woof: Catastrophe" by Sherri Winston. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
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.
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Books on Tap - Disability Visibility ed. by Alice Wong
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Lunchtime at the Library - Sherlock Holmes: The True Story
Wed, Sep 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous fictional detective in the history of literature. Learn about how Holmes was created and how he evolved through the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Envelope Journals Workshop
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Create unique journals from envelopes and recycled materials, then decorate them with markers, stickers, and washi tape. Use your personalized journals to capture memories, thoughts, and inspiration.
Mario Kart Club
Wed, Sep 18, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Changes to Medicare Part D
Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn how upcoming changes to Medicare due to the Inflation Reduction Act may impact premiums and copays. Ensure you are prepared for the Annual Enrollment Period starting October 15, 2024.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Crystal Bowl Meditation
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Marian McNair for an interactive session on crystal bowl sound therapy.
Nobody's Fool (Virtual) - Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About It
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.
Register
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Sep 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Walk & Talk
Fri, Sep 20, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Midday Movie - "IF" (rated PG)
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!
@Home Kit: Pretend Binoculars - First come, first served starting 1pm!
Sun, Sep 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 1pm.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Murder & Mayhem - Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month.
Health Gadgets & Apps Workshop with GenLink
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Learn about health-related gadgets & apps that can enhance your daily life. GenLink teaches you ways to use these tools to stay connected, healthy, and informed.
Talk with a Nurse
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Study Room 1
Meet with a Registered Nurse and Certified Application Counselor for personalized help with health, medications, healthcare access, benefits, and insurance. Free blood pressure screenings provided.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Tech Help with GenLink
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
If you have tech questions, get the answers with GenLink. Drop-in.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What can you create with a box of mystery craft supplies?
Teen Craft & Snack - Dippin' Dots and Dot Art
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Make a craft and meet new friends while enjoying the snack of the month!
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Jane Austen
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.
Community Blood Drive
Wed, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of even more. Pay it forward and make an impact in our community!
Register
Organ/Tissue Donation Information Table - Illinois Secretary of State's Office
Wed, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Organ/tissue donors save lives, restore sight and improve the quality of life for recipients across Illinois every day. Learn more from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office.
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "Bunny's Book Club" by Annie Silvestro
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Bunny's Book Club" by Annie Silvestro. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Puzzle Central for Adults
Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Take a break, meet new people, and challenge yourself with a puzzle of your choice. Work with others to complete a jigsaw puzzle, or tackle a crossword or Sudoku on your own.
Write Stuff - for Kids
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Join fellow writers to unleash the power of words and stories!
Write Stuff - for Teens
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Join fellow writers to unleash the power of words and stories!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mariachi Las Banderas de Palatine High School
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Enjoy Mariachi music performed by Mariachi Las Banderas de Palatine High School, a full ensemble with over 20 students, featuring traditional Mexican folk music with brass and string instruments.
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Sep 29, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Puzzle Club
Tue, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Share the joys of jigsaw puzzles with family and friends!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Oct 01, 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.
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Computer Basics
Wed, Oct 02, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Genealogy 101 - Start Your Family Tree
Thu, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Kickstart your genealogical journey with LVDL’s subscription to Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. Learn how to search historical records and build your family tree. Ideal for beginners!
Animal Explorers - Bats
Thu, Oct 03, 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!
Teen Board Game Café
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fact vs. Fiction: Navigating the Age of Disinformation
Thu, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Discover essential tools to help identify factual information and learn about two valuable resources for accessing candidate information in upcoming elections.
Friday Fun - Dance Party
Fri, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dance the morning away with friends!
Great Decisions - High Seas Treaty
Fri, Oct 04, 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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Oct 04, 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.
Representative Joyce Mason Satellite Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Oct 04, 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.
@Home Kit: Spooky Houses - First come, first served starting 9am!
Sat, Oct 05, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Teen Service Hours
Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B,YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Help with jobs around the youth department and earn volunteer credit!
Kindergarten Readiness - Social Emotional
Sun, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Join us for fun stations where your child can practice skills and concepts for kindergarten.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Protecting Our Precious Pollinators
Mon, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Pollinators across the U.S are declining. Learn about two of the most vulnerable present here in Lake County - the iconic Monarch Butterfly and the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee.
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