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Coding Club

with Fiero Code
2024-10-11 16:30:00 2024-10-11 17:30:00 America/Chicago Coding Club 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. Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B

Friday, October 11
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-11 16:30:00 2024-10-11 17:30:00 America/Chicago Coding Club 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. Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B

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.

No registration necessary.

Parents/caregivers of children under 10 years of age are required to remain in the library building during the program. For more information, see our Unattended Children Policy.

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Young Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Technology |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #onsite | #allages |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
We're closed Tuesday December 31 due to New Year's Eve.
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
(New Year's Eve.)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 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

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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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, 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?
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, 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?
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.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jan 21, 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 21, 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!
Books on Tap - Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
It's the library in hangout mode; a book club with a twist, held at Timothy O'Toole's in Lake Villa.
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "A Day So Gray" by Marie Lamba
Wed, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "A Day So Gray" by Marie Lamba. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
To the Top of the World - Skiing and Dogsledding to the North Pole
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn all about the North Pole, what it's like to be on a polar expedition on the moving and shifting pack ice of the Arctic Ocean, and why there haven't been any North Pole expeditions in 5 years!
Art Inspirations
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Fingerknitting Session 1
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary. Jez Layman teaches you how to complete a full infinity scarf in a single sitting.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 10:00am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fingerknitting Session 2
Thu, Jan 23, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary. Jez Layman teaches you how to complete a full infinity scarf in a single sitting.
Registration opens Thursday, January 9 2025 at 10:00am
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jan 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
Passwords Workshop
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Protect your accounts from hackers! Join our interactive session for hands-on activities and discussions that enhance your understanding of account security.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jan 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Spare Parts Robotics
Sat, Jan 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore technology with our local FIRST Robotics team, watch a demo of their latest robot, and join in the fun with hands-on activities!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Jan 26, 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, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Page Turners - "House Arrest" by K.A. Holt
Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "House Arrest" by K.A. Holt. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Murder & Mayhem - The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
Mon, Jan 27, 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.
Identity Theft Scams & Tips for Prevention
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Everyday actions can expose you to identity theft. Join the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for tips on prevention, recognizing scams, setting up fraud alerts, and restoring your financial profile.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What can you create with our mystery craft supplies?
Teen Craft & Snack - Snow Globes & Snow Cones
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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!
Post-Election Update - with WGN-TV Political Analyst Paul Lisnek (Virtual)
Tue, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek speaks about life after the election. Lisnek discusses the election results and what we can expect from the upcoming four years. 
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@Home Kit: Lunar New Year Animal - First come, first served starting 9am!
Wed, Jan 29, All day
Lake Villa District Library
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Legends & Folklore of Winter
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Winter may seem quiet, but it's full of strange tales: Santa Claus, Krampus, New Year's Eve superstitions, the deadly Wendigo, and other eerie holiday traditions for the darkest days of the year.
How to Organize Your Family’s Printed Photos
Wed, Jan 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do with your printed photos? Learn how to curate and organize them with certified photo organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay.
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