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Walk & Talk
2024-09-20 10:00:00 2024-09-20 10:30:00 America/Chicago Walk & Talk 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. Lake Villa District Library -

Friday, September 20
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-09-20 10:00:00 2024-09-20 10:30:00 America/Chicago Walk & Talk 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. 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.

In case of cancellation due to the weather, this listing will be updated to reflect a cancellation by 9:30am.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library & Community | Health & Wellness | Fun & Games |

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

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 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

@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.
Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Career Training and Development
Tue, Oct 08, 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: Pretzels - for Kids
Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the best pretzels...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Pretzels - for Teens
Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for the best pretzels...after you taste a few, of course!
True Crimes of Lake County
Tue, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Staff from the Dunn Museum share infamous Lake County true crime stories, from the Rondout Train Robbery to the Fox Lake Massacre, examining historical evidence.
Novel Thoughts - "The Magician’s Elephant" by Kate DiCamillo
Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "The Magician’s Elephant" by Kate DiCamillo. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Free information about Foster Care and a kid-friendly activity.
Coffee & Conversation
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Let's Explore French Wine Regions
Thu, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
France has 17 different wine regions, each with unique wines, history, and a strong cultural identity. This program explores the sites and wines of Provence, Cote du Rhone, and Burgundy.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
"Gravity Falls" and Teddy Grahams
Fri, Oct 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us just west of weird to watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!
Coding Club - with Fiero Code
Fri, Oct 11, 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.
After-Hours Zombie Apocalypse
Fri, Oct 11, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Protect the library from zombies with your laser tag skills!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Oct 12, 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 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sat, Oct 12, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party
Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for turtle power at the library...cowabunga!
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Food & Wine Online
Mon, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Wine lovers and gourmands rejoice - websites and apps related to cooking, dining out and imbibing abound! This class will show some of the best. Presented by Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People.
Bookworm Buddies - "Charge of the Lightning Bugs" by Troy Cummings
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Charge of the Lightning Bugs" by Troy Cummings. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Books on Tap - Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Tue, Oct 15, 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 - Oktoberfest Celebration
Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Alpine Thunder brings Munich Oktoberfest to you with favorite songs, cultural facts, and German folk instruments. Join in sing-alongs, yodeling, and even play the alphorn with the band.
Patterned Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Create your own autumn decor with Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio. Decorate dollar store pumpkins with tissue paper, flowers, and more!
This event is full
Mario Kart Club
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures
Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Bats, spiders, snakes, and rats can be scary, but are they really? Discover their true nature and rethink your fears. This presentation includes live bats, spiders, snakes, a rat, and a skunk!
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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.
@Home Kit: Glam Pumpkins - First come, first served starting 9am!
Sat, Oct 19, All day
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Book Pals: Big Pal Training Session - TEENS sign up here!
Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Encourage a preschooler’s love of reading by being a Big Book Pal! (Service hours available.)
Midday Movie - "Despicable Me 4" (rated PG)
Sat, Oct 19, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Gardening Can Be Murder (Virtual)
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Register
Page Turners - "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Polish Folktales
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Experience the clever characters and high adventure of Polish folklore. Master Storyteller and award-winning actress Megan Wells brings these enchanting tales to life, filled with wisdom and hope.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Oct 22, 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 - Pumpkins & Pretzels
Tue, Oct 22, 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!
The Essential Edgar Allan Poe
Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
William Pack explores Poe's life and works with this biographical lecture featuring dramatic readings of "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," and "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar."
Common Myths About Mental Health Issues
Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Lake County offers practical insights for daily life and dispels misconceptions about depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and mental health treatment.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Game Time for Adults
Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Spend some time together playing games and meeting others in the community. Play one of our games or bring your own to teach others. Come prepared to have some fun!
Write Stuff - for Kids
Thu, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 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, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Chicago Roller Skating History
Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Marcie Hill, Chicago roller skating historian & author, discusses the first rink from the 1880s, Chicago's impact on the phenomenon, issues of classism and racism, and the sport's enduring popularity.
Friday Fun - Trick-or-Treat Storytime
Fri, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dress in your costume and trick-or-treat around the library!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Book Pals - PRESCHOOLERS sign up here!
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5) & MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): We'll pair a Little Book Pal with a Big Book Pal to read together every Saturday for a month!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Oct 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Murder & Mayhem - Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Halloween Party
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Enjoy spooktacular snacks, crafts, and a scavenger hunt around the library! Come at 6:30pm to compete in a costume contest with kid, teen, and adult divisions.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon
Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
A Hollywood Halloween
Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Explore the spooky side of classic Hollywood horror with Dr. Annette Bochenek. Learn about impactful classic horror films and stars through this multimedia presentation of photos, clips, and stories.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Great Decisions - Pandemic Preparedness
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Nov 01, 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.
Book Pals - PRESCHOOLERS sign up here!
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5) & MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): We'll pair a Little Book Pal with a Big Book Pal to read together every Saturday for a month!
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