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Great Decisions

AI and American National Security
2025-11-07 10:00:00 2025-11-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions 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. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B

Friday, November 07
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-07 10:00:00 2025-11-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions 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. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B

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.

AI and American National Security

What are the key policy debates in this area, and what are the opportunities and limits on global AI rules of the road? How will the AI revolution impact American national security? What are its policy options to secure the benefits of AI and guard against its dangers?

The AI revolution is the leading edge of a larger high-tech revolution which promises to transform the world. Experts argue that international cooperation is needed to expand the opportunities these new technologies hold while protecting societies from their dangers.

Ask for reading materials at the Adult Services Desk. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

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

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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Upcoming Events

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LEGO Club
Sun, Oct 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
A Visit from the FrogLady
Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Meet 15+ amphibians and reptiles live and up close. You’ll even be able to touch some of them!
Passport Pals - Nigeria
Mon, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Career Training and Development
Tue, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Stop by the lobby to learn more about Goodwill's Empower Youth Program, a career training and development program for Illinois youth and young adults ages 16-24. 
Teen Service Hour
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Help us assemble craft kits and earn volunteer credit!
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl - Wonders of Mexico
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Complete with dazzling costumes and infectious music, Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs energetic traditional folklore dance numbers found in the villages of Mexico’s different regions.
Kids Board Game Night
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Bring your family and get ready to play!
Lunchtime at the Library - Master of Suspense: The Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Wed, Oct 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Valerie Gugala explores the world of Alfred Hitchcock, the iconic “Master of Suspense,” whose thrilling films and bold techniques forever changed the art of filmmaking.
Teen D&D Miniatures
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling all mundane humans by day/level 15 half-elf clerics by night! We’ll provide the miniatures and paints.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Understanding Medicare Choices - Session 1
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Whether you’re signing up for the first time or wondering if you should make a change, this class helps you make a more informed decision about Medicare. Presented by Karen Chan.
Understanding Medicare Choices - Session 2
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Whether you’re signing up for the first time or wondering if you should make a change, this class helps you make a more informed decision about Medicare. Presented by Karen Chan.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Six-Sentence Scary Story Contest - Submissions accepted September 15 – October 17
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Think you can send shivers down our spines in just six sentences? Winners will be announced by October 24.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
The Salem Witch Trials and the Power of Fear
Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
In 1692, teen girls' strange fits sparked witchcraft hysteria in Salem. Join Joyce Haworth as she lays out the true story of one of the strangest and most painful episodes in American history.
Coding Club - Dash Robots
Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Saturday Session - Craft Club
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Make a craft and meet new friends!
Teen Service Hour
Sun, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Help us assemble craft kits and earn volunteer credit!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Oct 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bookworm Buddies - "Making New Friends Can Be Scary" by Barbara Cantini
Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Ghoulia: Making New Friends Can Be Scary" by Barbara Cantini. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Mario Kart Club
Mon, Oct 20, 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!
Taste Test Tuesday: Cheerios - for Kids
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for your favorite Cheerios...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Cheerios - for Teens
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for your favorite Cheerios...after you taste a few, of course!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Oct 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.
Books on Tap - The September House by Carissa Orlando
Tue, Oct 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.
Scale Up Your Business with Gale Udemy Courses - Support Small Business Success (Zoom)
Wed, Oct 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to enhance your professional skills and drive your venture to new heights? If so, this training session on Gale Presents: Udemy is for you!
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Computer Basics
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Don't know how to cut, copy or paste? Can’t find that file you saved? Having trouble with your email? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this basic computer class around your questions.
Novel Thoughts - "The Secret of Phantom Island" by Dustin Brady
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "The Secret of Phantom Island" by Dustin Brady. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
In Our Own Voice - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
A volunteer from NAMI of Lake County talks openly about their lived experiences of a mental health condition, breaking down stereotypes and changing the way we think about mental illness.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
An Evening with Quantum Paranormal Investigators
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join the Quantum Paranormal Investigators to learn the do’s and don'ts of paranormal investigations, see real evidence, and hear about haunted spots around Chicago and Illinois. Ages 13+.
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle
Fri, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Celebrate Lakota culture with Starr Chief Eagle as she performs the rare tradition of hoop dancing using 22 hoops to create several designs, shapes, and creatures to tell stories.
After-Hours Teen Party - Glow in the Dark
Fri, Oct 24, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Who says library parties aren’t LIT?
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Oct 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Saturday Session - Puzzle Club
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Assemble jigsaw puzzles with family and friends!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Oct 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, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Murder & Mayhem - The Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart Turton
Mon, Oct 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.
Page Turners - "How They Croaked" by Georgia Bragg
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous" by Georgia Bragg. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Oct 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.
Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Author William Hazelgrove shares the story of the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast in 1938, a broadcast that convinced listeners aliens were invading Earth and created a nationwide panic.
Halloween Party
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Enjoy spooktacular snacks, crafts, and a scavenger hunt around the library! Come at 6:45 pm to compete in a costume contest with kid, teen, and adult divisions.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fiber Arts Club
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Share what you’re sewing, knitting, crocheting, weaving or spinning!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Trick-or-Treat Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dress in your costume and trick-or-treat around the library!
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Allendale Association Foster Care
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Learn about fostering a child through Allendale.
Great Decisions - AI and American National Security
Fri, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Career Training and Development
Tue, Nov 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Stop by the lobby to learn more about Goodwill's Empower Youth Program, a career training and development program for Illinois youth and young adults ages 16-24. 
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