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Fairy Tale Short Video Contest

Submissions accepted July 1–31
2025-07-31 00:00:00 2025-07-31 23:59:00 America/Chicago Fairy Tale Short Video Contest ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Film a short fairy tale video and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by August 10. Lake Villa District Library -

Thursday, July 31
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 00:00:00 2025-07-31 23:59:00 America/Chicago Fairy Tale Short Video Contest ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Film a short fairy tale video and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by August 10. Lake Villa District Library -

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Film a short fairy tale video and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by August 10.

Submissions accepted July 1–31

Category 1: Going into Kindergarten – Grade 5
Category 2: Going into Grades 6–12

Submit a short video (1–5 minutes) with a fairy tale twist: a news report, a video diary, a commercial, an interview—anything that fits our fairy tale theme! Winners will be announced by August 10.

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Young Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |

TAGS: | SRP2025 | #lvdl | #asynchronous | #allages |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

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!
Registration is now closed
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.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 02, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
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
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jul 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Kindergarten Readiness - Descriptors
Sun, Jul 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, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fabulous Fairy Tales - with MellyPop
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join Squint and Melly for a potpourri of fantastic fairy tales!
Mario Kart Club
Mon, Jul 07, 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!
Shorts and Snacks - Phineas & Ferb
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!
Puzzle Club
Tue, Jul 08, 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!
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.
Smurf Party
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Feeling blue? Join us for a time of smurf-tastic fun!
Novel Thoughts - "Mighty Jack" by Ben Hatke
Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Mighty Jack" by Ben Hatke. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 09, 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!
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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Allendale Association Foster Care
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Learn about fostering a child from Allendale Association.
Teen Board Game Café
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Animal Explorers - Wolves
Thu, Jul 10, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
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.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Jul 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!
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.
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.
SongSmarts
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Five-time Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts & Liam Davis use music to inspire creativity, increase self-confidence, and build community!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jul 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 - 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.
LEGO Club
Sat, Jul 12, 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!
Adventure of the Missing Color - with Science Heroes
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join our mission to turn science into an adventure with hands-on experiments and fun!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Passport Pals - Canada
Mon, Jul 14, 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!
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.
ComedySportz
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch two improv teams face off in this hilarious, fast-paced, all-ages show!
Storytime in the Park - Meet us at Millennium Park!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the Lindenhurst Park District!
Taste Test Tuesday: Cheetos - for Teens
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for your favorite Cheetos...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Cheetos - for Kids
Tue, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for your favorite Cheetos...after you taste a few, of course!
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.
Edible Wands
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Decorate and eat magical chocolate-covered pretzel rods!
Rolled Paper Castles
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Help us make a giant castle with paper!
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 16, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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.
STEM Me a Story - "The Snow Queen"
Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore the wonders of storytelling and science!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fool-proof Four & More - Common Edible Wild Mushrooms
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn to identify these four choice edible mushrooms and a handful more that can be found easily and locally! Presented by Hunter Le Duc.
Miss Jamie's Farm
Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don’t miss Miss Jamie’s musical storytime adventure—full of singing, dancing and funny farm puppets!
Meet the Artist
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Program and Exhibit Area
Kristen Neveu discusses her artwork on exhibit, as well as some of her sculptural work. By demonstrating her process, she describes how storytelling relates to her collages & found object assemblages.
Coding Club - AI Storybooks
Fri, Jul 18, 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, robots and more! Bring your own device or use one of the library’s.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Midday Movie - "A Minecraft Movie" (rated PG)
Sat, Jul 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!
Morris the Magic Man
Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness feats of extraordinary magic happen right in front of your eyes!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Colormania: Coloring for Adults
Mon, Jul 21, 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!
Bookworm Buddies - "The Pod and the Bog" by Asia Citro
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "The Pod and the Bog" by Asia Citro. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Page Turners - "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
From Garden to Glow - Herbal Salves and Lotions for Nourished Skin
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh demonstrates how to harness the power of herbs for radiant, nourished skin.  Learn how to create rich herbal salves, balms, and lotions to soothe and heal skin. 
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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 - Decorative Doors & Donuts
Tue, Jul 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!
Coloring Club
Tue, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in to color and chat!
Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Disney expert, Valerie Gugala, has traveled to Disney over 25 times in the last 15 years. Learn time and money-saving tips, what time of year to go, where to stay, how to use Genie+, and more.
Mr. Scott's Amazing Musical Backpack
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 3:40pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Mr. Scott packs well-loved songs, puppets, balloons, silliness, and a love of the outdoors into one “amazing musical backpack” full of surprises!
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 23, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Puzzle Central for Adults
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Take a break, meet new people, and challenge yourself with a puzzle of your choice. Work with others to complete a jigsaw puzzle, or tackle a crossword or Sudoku on your own.
Art Inspirations - Vincent van Gogh
Thu, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Petite Felted Animals Workshop Session 1
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio teaches the art of needle-felting. Sculpt your very own adorable animals from soft, colorful wool.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 10:00am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
A Visit from Scale World Order
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Meet a diverse selection of reptiles from Scale World Order and play Reptile Bingo!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jul 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
The Princess Bride - Audience Participation Movie
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join us for a special showing of “The Princess Bride” with interactive moments, call outs, and audience participation. Dress as your favorite character and quote endlessly. Inconceivable! 
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sat, Jul 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!
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