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Murder & Mayhem

Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson
2025-07-28 19:00:00 2025-07-28 20:00:00 America/Chicago Murder & Mayhem LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Monday, July 28
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 19:00:00 2025-07-28 20:00:00 America/Chicago Murder & Mayhem LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Lake Villa District Library

AS Meeting Room

LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month.

This month’s title is Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson.

Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling has lived in Shelley House longer than any of the other residents, and if you take their word for it, she's as cantankerous as they come. Twenty-five-year-old Kat Bennett has never known a place where she felt truly at home, and Shelley House is no different. But beneath her tough exterior, Kat's plagued by a guilty secret. When their apartments face demolition, Kat and Dorothy agree on one thing: they must save their building. But when one of the residents is viciously taken down, Dorothy and Kat seek justice. The police close the investigation too soon, leaving it up to the amateur sleuths to restore peace in their community.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #lvdl | #adult |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
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Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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Wed, Jul 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 10:00am
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Handwriting Analysis Session 2
Thu, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Have you ever wondered what your handwriting reveals about you? Explore the history of Handwriting Analysis, and what to look for in your own writing as well as that of others.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 10:00am
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