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Oakland End of Year Celebration
2025-05-16 17:30:00 2025-05-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Oakland End of Year Celebration Oakland End of Year Celebration Offsite -

Friday, May 16
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-16 17:30:00 2025-05-16 19:30:00 America/Chicago Oakland End of Year Celebration Oakland End of Year Celebration Offsite -

Oakland End of Year Celebration

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #outreach | #offsite | #6-11 |

Offsite
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About the branch

Upcoming Events

Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play the game, hone your skills and meet new friends!
Memorial Day
Sun, May 25, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Memorial Day - Library Closed
Happy Memorial Day!
Mon, May 26, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Memorial Day - Library Closed
@Home Kit: Felt Flower Bracelet - First come, first served starting 9am!
Tue, May 27, 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.
Finals Café
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12): Need a study break? Need snacks on demand? We’ve got you covered.
Crystal Bowl Meditation
Tue, May 27, 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. Marian blends her voice with the crystal bowls to create a calm and serene atmosphere to make for a remarkable experience. 
Finals Café
Wed, May 28, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12): Need a study break? Need snacks on demand? We’ve got you covered.
Bollywood 101 Dance Workshop
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Dive into the vibrant world of Bollywood dance! Fun meets tradition in this beginner-level workshop. Discover moves that encapsulate the heart of Indian culture & bring the joy of Bollywood to life.
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
Thu, May 29, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Learn about free, accessible legal services for low-income and at-risk individuals in the areas of domestic violence, immigration, and housing. Drop-in.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint, take advantage of sustainable energy, build electrification, and save money while doing so!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title?  Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice!  Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 04, 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.
Family Trivia Night
Wed, Jun 04, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Meet the Summer Reading Program Artist
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Meet the artist behind this year’s Summer Reading Program artwork, Sadie Saller! Hear about her creative journey, her inspiration, the process she used to bring this project to life, and more.
Friday Fun - Dance Party
Fri, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dance the morning away with friends!
Great Decisions - India: Between China, the West, and the Global South
Fri, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Fractured Fairy Tales - presented by GreatWorks Theatre Company
Fri, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Girls rule in this all-female performance of some truly wacky tales!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jun 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Kindergarten Readiness - Story Sequence
Sun, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Mario Kart Club
Mon, Jun 09, 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!
Shrek Party
Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Happily ever after starts with swamps, castles, gumdrop buttons!
Taste Test Tuesday: M&Ms - for Teens
Tue, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for your favorite M&Ms...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: M&Ms - for Kids
Tue, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for your favorite M&Ms...after you taste a few, of course!
Make a Gnome House
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Craft a home for the gnomes in your life!
Eat Like a Gnome
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Let your creativity run wild and craft a disaster-piece!
Novel Thoughts - "Kenny and the Dragon" by Tony DiTerlizzi
Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Kenny and the Dragon" by Tony DiTerlizzi. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Love Dungeons & Dragons? Join us!
LVDL Writers Group
Wed, Jun 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Animal Explorers - Bearded Dragons
Thu, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fiftyleven Things to Say - Stories & Songs of Black History
Thu, Jun 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Kelly Campos entwines music and story from the African American culture. Folk tale, jazz melodies, and true life experience all coexist in this performance that weaves a tapestry from history.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Jun 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!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title? Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice! Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
Bookcraft - with Brent Allan
Fri, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Magic, puppets, and comedy will keep you laughing in this hilarious show themed after today's most popular video game!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jun 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 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Sat, Jun 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.
After-Hours Teen Mystery Party
Sat, Jun 14, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Find the felon of this fairytale mystery so that everyone can live happily ever after!
Registration opens Sunday, June 1 2025 at 9:00am
LEGO Club
Sun, Jun 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, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bookworm Buddies - "Night of the Ninth Dragon" by Mary Pope Osborne
Mon, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Night of the Ninth Dragon" by Mary Pope Osborne. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Page Turners - "All's Faire in Middle School" by Victoria Jamieson
Mon, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "All's Faire in Middle School" by Victoria Jamieson. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Storytime in the Park - Meet us at Mallard Ridge Park!
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the Lindenhurst Park District!
The Skies Above Great Lakes
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the naval aviation history at Naval Station Great Lakes! Discover how the Navy became involved with aviation, Great Lakes' association with aviation during both World Wars, and more. 
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Jun 17, 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 - Creatures & Cookies
Tue, Jun 17, 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!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Coloring Club
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in to chat and color!
Books on Tap - The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Build a Castle!
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Construct a castle with our cardboard boxes and bed sheets!
Lunchtime at the Library - Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
Wed, Jun 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Many nursery rhymes have dark origins in British history. British tour guide John Gowing uncovers the dark history of a selection of the most well-known, classic verses.
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "Endlessly Ever After" by Laurel Snyder
Wed, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Endlessly Ever After" by Laurel Snyder. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Love Dungeons & Dragons? Join us!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title? Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice! Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
Art Inspirations - Sadie Saller
Thu, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Good Book Fairy’s Picks for Summer & Fall
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Discover your next great read! The Good Book Fairy, local book influencer Lauren Margolin, shares her favorite upcoming book picks for this Summer and Fall.
Little Parade
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join husband-and-wife duo Mr. Gabe and Miss Karla for a mix of original songs and classic favorites that will have everyone dancing, singing, and celebrating together!
Summer Solstice Craft
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Make a tea light to use on the summer solstice!
Woodland Creatures of Lake County
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Expand your knowledge of the mammals living in Lake County. Learn about different mammals’ life spans, family lives and special adaptations.
Coding Club
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 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 - "Paddington in Peru" (rated PG)
Sat, Jun 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!
Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Contest - Accepting submissions starting June 1
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Write your own fractured fairy tale and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by July 1.
The Art of Inflation - with Dale Obrochta
Sun, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don’t miss the awe-inspiring art of Magical Balloon Dude Dale. You’ll leave happy and amazed!
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