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Gardening Can Be Murder (Virtual)
2024-10-21 19:00:00 2024-10-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Gardening Can Be Murder (Virtual) Deadly plants and shadowy corners often set the scene for murder mysteries. Join author Marta McDowell to explore how writers, from Poe to Christie, find inspiration in the sinister side of gardening. Lake Villa District Library -

Monday, October 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-21 19:00:00 2024-10-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Gardening Can Be Murder (Virtual) Deadly plants and shadowy corners often set the scene for murder mysteries. Join author Marta McDowell to explore how writers, from Poe to Christie, find inspiration in the sinister side of gardening. Lake Villa District Library -

Deadly plants and shadowy corners often set the scene for murder mysteries. Join author Marta McDowell to explore how writers, from Poe to Christie, find inspiration in the sinister side of gardening.

Marta McDowell teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden and is a popular lecturer and writer.  Her latest book is Gardening Can Be Murder, about the horticultural connections to crime fiction.

This program is presented in partnership by multiple area Libraries.

Virtual programs are presented via Zoom.  Don’t have access to Zoom at home?  Watch virtual programs at the LVDL.  Email cmccully@lvdl.org to make arrangements.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning | Author Event |

TAGS: | #virtual | #synchronous | #adult |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 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, Dec 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 - "Inside Out 2" (rated PG)
Sat, Dec 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: Snowy Pinecone Owl - First come, first served starting 1pm!
Sun, Dec 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 1pm.
Cocoa & Coloring
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
Mario Kart Club
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!
Christmas Eve
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library closed for Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library closed for Christmas Day
Cocoa & Coloring
Thu, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
Glow in the Dark Craft
Fri, Dec 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss these crafts that glow in the dark!
D&D Miniatures Painting
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling all mundane humans by day/level 15 half-elf clerics by night! We’ll provide the miniatures and paints.
"The Lion Guard" and Animal Crackers
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Come to the Pride Lands with us to watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Dec 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!
After-Hours New Year's Party
Sun, Dec 29, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Ring in the new year with pizza, Jack Box games, cocoa and more!
Noon Year's Eve
Mon, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Celebrate the old year and cheer in the noon! Drop by for activities, snacks and a countdown for kids of all ages!
Cocoa & Coloring
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
New Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library closed for New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Minute-to-Win(ter)-It
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten – grade 5): You’ll be snow cool if you can beat these random and wacky challenges in 60 seconds or less!
Cocoa & Coloring
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
Cocoa & Coloring
Fri, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Staff from State Representative Mason's office will be available to assist with state issues such as unemployment, utility assistance, SNAP and Medicaid.
Family Trivia - Live and In-Person!
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
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.
Kindergarten Readiness - Hand-Eye Coordination
Sun, Jan 05, 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, Jan 06, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Novel Thoughts - "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Allendale Foster Care
Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Free information about Foster Care and a kid-friendly activity.
Coffee & Conversation
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and chat with your neighbors. Catch up with old friends and make new ones. Please register.
Animal Explorers - Penguins
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!
Teen Board Game Café
Thu, Jan 09, 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, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Numerology: Discover Your Hidden Numbers
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn the meanings of each number and how they apply to your birth date, name, and more. Gain practical tools to understand the numbers that shape your life journey. Presented by Shannan Petty.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Jan 10, 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
Fri, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Discover, experiment, innovate—join us to explore coding, circuits, robots and more!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jan 11, 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 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
Sat, Jan 11, 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.
Book Release Celebration & Presentation - "To See an Owl" by Matt Cordell
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Caldecott-winning illustrator/author Matthew Cordell will read his new picture book and share his adventures in birding. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jan 13, 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, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Tax Tips: Essentials for Filing
Mon, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Discover essential tax tips! Learn about filing basics, tax credits, selecting a preparer, avoiding scams, what to do if you owe, and where to find help. Presented by a representative of the IRS.
Colormania: Coloring for Adults
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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!
Taste Test Tuesday: Pringles - for Teens
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for the best Pringles...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Pringles - for Kids
Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the best Pringles...after you taste a few, of course!
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
@Home Kit: No-Mess Smush Painting - First come, first served starting 9am!
Wed, Jan 15, All day
Lake Villa District Library
BABY/TODDLER (birth-age 2): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Lunchtime at the Library - Alaska: Birds, Whales and Glaciers
Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Alaska is a place of enchantment where puffins, common murres, humpback whales, and glaciers thrive. Wildbird Shack takes you on an adventure through Denali and Homer Alaska.
Mario Kart Club
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Download eBooks & eAudiobooks with Your Library Card
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B
Learn how to download eBooks & eAudiobooks through the Library using Libby & Hoopla. Bring your eReader, smartphone or tablet for hands-on instruction.
Preschool Fair
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PARENTS: Weighing your options about where to send your little one for preschool? Chat with staff representing over 20 area preschools and find your family’s perfect match. (Snow date: January 30)
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Assemble a 500-piece puzzle with a time limit of 120 minutes for a chance to win prizes. Compete in teams of up to 4 players. Only one adult per team must register. Limit of 14 teams.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jan 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Midday Movie - "The Wild Robot" (rated PG)
Sat, Jan 18, 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!
LEGO Club
Sun, Jan 19, 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, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Escape Room - Jurassic Park
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): This escape room is no walk in the park. Something has survived…but will you?
Paddington Party
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun celebrating everyone’s favorite bear from Peru!
Escape Room - Jurassic Park
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): This escape room is no walk in the park. Something has survived…but will you?
Transcribe-a-thon - A Service Project for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Volunteer to transcribe Library of Congress historical documents to improve the search, access, and discovery of this information. Use a library laptop or bring your own device. Drop in.
Escape Room - Jurassic Park
Mon, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): This escape room is no walk in the park. Something has survived…but will you?
Bookworm Buddies - "A Snow Day for Plum" by Matt Phelan
Mon, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "A Snow Day for Plum" by Matt Phelan. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
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