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Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park
2025-07-15 10:00:00 2025-07-15 10:30:00 America/Chicago Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park Offsite -

Tuesday, July 15
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 10:00:00 2025-07-15 10:30:00 America/Chicago Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park Offsite -

Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Library & Community |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #outreach | #offsite | #0-5 |

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Upcoming Events

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. 
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!
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?
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 through June 22
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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Passport Pals - South Korea
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): No suitcase needed—explore a new country with games, snacks, crafts and music!
Enchanted Decoden Mirrors
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Mirror, mirror, aren’t these the coolest crafts of all?
Murder & Mayhem - Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra
Mon, Jun 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.
Shorts and Snacks - Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jun 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.
Fairy Party
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for fun and pixie dust on International Fairy Day!
Castles of Europe
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Faye Levin-O’Leary, avid traveler and librarian, explores castles they not only visited but also worked at and lived in. Delve into these castles’ stories and famous uses of their facades.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jun 25, 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 26, 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, Jun 26, 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 classic board games or bring your own to teach others. Come prepared to have some fun!
STEM Me a Story - "The Three Little Pigs"
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Listen to the fairy tale and engineer a wolf-proof house!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
SafeZone Training
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County as they discuss LGBTQ+ identities, the language of the LGBTQ+ community, gender identities, pronouns, and more.
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
A Visit from Animal Quest
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness the wonders and wows of the animal kingdom!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fairy Tale Bingo
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join us for an enchanting bingo bash!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Wheel of Wisdom
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Calling whiz kids of all ages! Compete in (or spectate) the Most Played Game Show in the USA.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Game Smorgasbord - Apples to Apples
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Try different versions of the game with family and friends while showing off your Apples to Apples skills!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jul 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.
Independence Day Eve
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Independence Day Eve. The Library will Close at 5:00 PM
Happy Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Happy Independence Day - Library Closed
Bring Your Own Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Jul 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.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales in Film
Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek explores classic Hollywood’s take on fairy tales. Look at the ways Hollywood studios brought these stories to life & learn about the legacies of these tales today.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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.
Second Saturday Readers - West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Sat, Jul 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.
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Storytime in the Park - Millennium Park
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jul 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 - When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Lunchtime at the Library - The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Hans Christian Andersen as he tells, with the help of his audience, some of his most beloved tales including: The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Emperor's New Clothes, & The Princess and The Pea.
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