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Take & Make for Elementary-Age (Grades K-6)

This Week: Make a Balloon Straw Rocket!

2020-06-29 00:00:00 2020-06-29 23:59:00 America/Chicago Take & Make for Elementary-Age (Grades K-6) Looking for something fun to do? Try a Take & Make kit! We provide the supplies and instructions--you do the project! Pick up a kit at the library, or ask for curbside pickup. While supplies last! Lake Villa District Library -

Monday, June 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2020-06-29 00:00:00 2020-06-29 23:59:00 America/Chicago Take & Make for Elementary-Age (Grades K-6) Looking for something fun to do? Try a Take & Make kit! We provide the supplies and instructions--you do the project! Pick up a kit at the library, or ask for curbside pickup. While supplies last! Lake Villa District Library -

Looking for something fun to do? Try a Take & Make kit! We provide the supplies and instructions--you do the project! Pick up a kit at the library, or ask for curbside pickup. While supplies last!

This week's Take & Make kit provides the supplies and instructions to make a Balloon Straw Rocket! The library is reopening on Monday, June 29. Visit us at the library during operating hours to pick up a kit, or if you would rather not come inside the building, please call us at 847.245.5116 or email ysrefdesk@lvdl.org and we’ll assist you with curbside pickup. Kits are available while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Older Elementary | Early Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth |

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Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
Mon, Jun 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 28 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Wed, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Wed, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join your friendly neighborhood librarians for a fun celebration of the greatest web-slinging superhero!

Wed, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Going into KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" by Verna Aardema. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LVDL's Backyard
It's our turn to host the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners 2024 Summer Concert Series! Live music, good vibes, and memories to make... Join us in the parks, for goodness' sake!

Thu, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make a special place for the bugs in your backyard to stay the night!

Thu, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Rainbow Mental Health as they answer your questions and discuss LGBTQIA+ identities, pronouns, mental health, and more. Learn ways to support LGBTQIA+ friends, family, & members of our community.

Fri, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!

Fri, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.

Fri, Jun 28, 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.

Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!

Fri, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Watch anime and hang out with fellow anime/manga fans! We'll screen up to TV-14 or PG-13.

Sat, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Jun 29, 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!

Sun, Jun 30, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join Grammy®-nominated artist Nanny Nikki for a fun, high-energy and interactive children’s show featuring sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!

Mon, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Tue, Jul 02, 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.

Canceled
Wed, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Staff from State Representative Weber’s office will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services.

Wed, Jul 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Calling all Looney Tunes fans to watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!

Wed, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
The Library will be closing at 5:00 pm for the Independence Day Holiday.

Thu, Jul 04, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Independence Day!

Fri, Jul 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dance the morning away with friends!

Fri, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Practice measuring wet and dry ingredients for future baking endeavors!

Sat, Jul 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sun, Jul 07, 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!

Mon, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.

Mon, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Using gold and silver gel pens on black paper, create a beautiful two-toned drawing of a series of moths, both realistic and fanciful in design. Presented by Illustrator Terri Murphy.
Registration opens Friday, June 28 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the best Cheez-its...after you taste a few, of course!

Tue, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for the best Cheez-its...after you taste a few, of course!

Tue, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join paranormal author Chad Lewis for some of the most bizarre legends & folklore surrounding camping, the great outdoors, bugs & insects and all other oddities that might be lurking in the woods.

Wed, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the Lindenhurst Park District!

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!

Wed, 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.

Wed, Jul 10, 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.

Thu, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for Shark Week festivities—you’re going to need a bigger smile!

Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
The Beatles remain one of the world’s most popular and iconic bands. Gary Wenstrup traces the arc of The Beatles career including performance and interview clips.

Fri, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Read a few books and chat with our special storytime guest, IL State Rep Joyce Mason!

Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.

Fri, Jul 12, 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.

Fri, Jul 12, 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.

Fri, Jul 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Learn coding with Fiero Code software! No experience necessary. Bring your own device and headphones, or use the library’s equipment.

Sat, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Jul 13, 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.

Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Sat, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Make fin-tastic necklaces for Shark Week with beads and a real shark tooth!

Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness feats of visual magic, comedy, family-friendly mentalism, escape artistry, sleight-of-hand, and more!

Mon, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Is fort building your forte? Drop in and prove it!

Mon, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Illinois is home to over 40 tree pests including beetles, borers, flies, and more! Learn about their impacts, their behaviors, and how to protect your community's trees from invasive pest threats.

Mon, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "The Storybook of Legends" by Shannon Hale. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Tue, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Can you engineer a seaworthy vessel using only straws and tape?

Tue, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Henry Heckelbeck and the High-Dive Dare" by Wanda Coven. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Jul 16, 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.

Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Can you tell the difference between name brand and generic foods? Let the tasting begin!

Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Timothy O'Toole's 
It's the library in hangout mode; a book club with a twist, held at Timothy O'Toole's in Lake Villa.

Wed, Jul 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Embark on an adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where you'll find breathtaking scenery, a wealth of history, and a diverse array of wildlife waiting to be explored.

Wed, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Elf Dog and Owl Head" by M.T. Anderson. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Jul 17, 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!

Thu, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Celebrate the books of Laura Numeroff with crafts, games and fun!

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Connect with fellow puzzle lovers, complete jigsaw puzzles together, and swap puzzles for a fresh challenge! Bring a new or gently used jigsaw puzzle to swap and take a different one home with you.

Thu, Jul 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn all about the honey bee and how it impacts the world around us with Jen Holmes of Holmes Honey & Fresh Cut Flowers. Gain more knowledge and appreciation for these hard working creatures.

Fri, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Come on a hand-clappin’, finger-snappin’, foot-stompin’ global adventure with award-winning multilingual storyteller, author, and teaching artist Sadarri!

Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
Join us for a 30-minute walk outside around the library. Chat about what you're reading or watching, make new friends, or just enjoy the walk. Meet outside the upper level entrance.

Fri, Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Watch anime and hang out with fellow anime/manga fans! We'll screen up to TV-14 or PG-13.

Sat, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Sat, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!

Sun, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for songs, riddles, sign-language and humor—plus live animals and things to touch!

Mon, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Mon, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Keep calm and blow bubbles with us on the library lawn! We’ll reschedule if it rains.

Mon, Jul 22, 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.

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): What's the buzz about bees? Find out at this hands-on workshop with local beekeeper Jen Holmes!

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Rick Prewitt from Universal Picklers for an exciting introduction to pickleball! Learn basic skills and strategies, and get hands-on experience on the court.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Join Rick Prewitt from Universal Picklers for an exciting introduction to pickleball! Learn basic skills and strategies, and get hands-on experience on the court.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 9 2024 at 10:00am

Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Challenge yourself with these deliciously difficult games with OREOs!

Wed, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Hooray for Fly Guy! Join us for the most amazzzing crafts and games.

Wed, Jul 24, 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!

Thu, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Laugh, cheer, and watch Cameron balance atop wobbling props, perform incredible acrobatics, and juggle clubs as razor sharp as his wit!

Thu, Jul 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us on our lawn for stories, songs & fun! We’ll move indoors if it rains.

Thu, Jul 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the insects found in your backyard, their life cycles, and the difference between the beneficial and harmful insects. Explore organic means of controlling the harmful insects as well.

Fri, Jul 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Become an insect expert as we explore the fascinating world of bugs in Kohl Children’s Museum’s mobile learning lab!

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stop by the library and stay a while. Play cards, board games or work on a craft. Or just come by to enjoy refreshments and meet new people. Please register.

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make a cute craft to celebrate our summer of bugs!