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Storytime in the Park

Meet us at Mallard Ridge Park!
2022-08-16 10:00:00 2022-08-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Storytime in the Park Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft with the Lindenhurst Park District! Offsite -

Tuesday, August 16
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2022-08-16 10:00:00 2022-08-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Storytime in the Park Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft with the Lindenhurst Park District! Offsite -

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft with the Lindenhurst Park District!

No registration required. 

Meet us at Mallard Ridge Park (110 Robincrest Ln, Lindenhurst IL 60046)!

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Summer 2022 |

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Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Nov 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Murder & Mayhem - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Mon, Nov 24, 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.
Registration is now closed
Page Turners - "Wires and Nerve" by Marissa Meyer
Mon, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Wires and Nerve" by Marissa Meyer. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Photo Frame Decorating
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Create and decorate your own dazzling photo frame!
Pop Up Photo Booth for PHOTOvember
Tue, Nov 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Join in the PHOTOvember fun! Get free photos at the pop up photo booth in the lobby!
Cancelled
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Staff from State Senator Edly-Allen's office will be available to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services.
Zootopia Party
Wed, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Get ready to hop, pounce and slither through the coolest Zootopia activities around!
Thanksgiving Eve
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Thanksgiving Eve - The Library will be closing at 5:00 pm.
Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 27, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Thanksgiving - Library Closed
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Nov 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Nov 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Teen Service Hour
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Earn volunteer credit by helping us assemble craft kits and in our Holiday Store!
Teen Service Hour
Sat, Nov 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Earn volunteer credit by helping us assemble craft kits and in our Holiday Store!
Holiday Gift Store
Sat, Nov 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): “Buy” gifts to make for family and friends! Each kid/teen will receive “LVDL Bucks” upon arriving to purchase items in the store.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Dec 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Improvised Jane Austen
Mon, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Playing in Austen’s world, this comedy ensemble's unscripted performances use Jane Austen’s tropes, themes, and language to delight 21st century audiences with a modern sense & sensibility.
Getting Started with Seeds
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Start your garden off strong for the year ahead. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners share important basics and “pro tips” for your seed starting success.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Dec 02, 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 - Ornaments & Oreos
Tue, Dec 02, 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!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Dec 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.
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Dec 03, 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.
Lakes High School Ensemble Performance
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Program and Exhibit Area
A morning of melodies from the talented students from LCHS. Performances from the band, orchestra and choir. All are welcome to attend.
Meet a Reindeer
Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entire Space
FAMILY (all ages): Say “hi” to a real live reindeer visiting us from Zoos Are Us, Inc.
Midcentury Christmas
Wed, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Christmas in America from the 1940s through the 1960s meant department store Santas and cartoon specials on TV. Explore why this era was a turning point for how we celebrate the holidays.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Teen Board Game Café
Thu, Dec 04, 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 - Tiger
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Chanukah Tales & Other Stories from the Jewish Tradition
Thu, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join award winning professional storyteller Susan Stone as she captivates us with tales about Chanukah as well as stories from all over the Jewish world. Ages 12+.
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
Great Decisions - American Foreign Policy in the Middle East
Fri, Dec 05, 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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Dec 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Saturday Session - Coloring Club
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in to color and chat!
Kindergarten Readiness - Gross Motor
Sun, Dec 07, 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, Dec 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Passport Pals - Australia
Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Mon, Dec 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the history of Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles, enjoy a West African dance performance, and get a chance to dance along! Presented by #ChiVillageKid Zenzile Pearson.
Goodwill Empower Youth Program - Career Training and Development
Tue, Dec 09, 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. 
Taste Test Tuesday: Haribo - for Kids
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for your favorite Haribo candies...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Haribo - for Teens
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for your favorite Haribo candies...after you taste a few, of course!
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "The Snow Dancer" by Addie Boswell
Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "The Snow Dancer" by Addie Boswell. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station
Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Do you need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? You bring your gifts and wrapping paper. We’ll provide the space, festive music, tape, and scissors. Drop in.
Teen D&D Miniatures
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Dec 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Learn about fostering a child through Allendale.
STEM Me a Story
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore a story using science, technology, engineering and math!
Holiday Cards Print Shop Session 1
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn block printing with Terri Murphy! Carve an image onto a styrofoam printing plate. Ink it, press onto paper and pull a print to be used in crafting a holiday card of your own.
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 10:00am
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - A Visit from Santa
Fri, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for a storytime with a very special visitor from the North Pole! Photo opportunities afterwards.
Coding Club - Binary Ornaments
Fri, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Bring your own device or use one of the library’s, and join us to discover, experiment and innovate!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Dec 13, 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 - Flying Solo by Linda Holmes
Sat, Dec 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.
Saturday Session - Shorts & Snacks: "At Home with Olaf"
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch a Frozen short (or two) and enjoy snacks!
LEGO Club
Sun, Dec 14, 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, Dec 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
I-Cash table
Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
A representative from the State Treasurer’s Office is here to help you find if you have any missing money or assets. Typically, 1 in 4 people who use the I-Cash service will find lost assets.
Bookworm Buddies - "The Coldfire Curse" by Jordan Quinn
Mon, Dec 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly: The Coldfire Curse" by Jordan Quinn. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Murder & Mayhem - The Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen
Mon, Dec 15, 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 - "Brian's Winter" by Gary Paulsen
Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Brian's Winter" by Gary Paulsen. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Finals Café
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12): Need a study break? Need snacks on demand? We’ve got you covered.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Do you need a place to wrap gifts away from prying eyes? You bring your gifts and wrapping paper. We’ll provide the space, festive music, tape, and scissors. Drop in.
Kids Board Game Night
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Bring your family and get ready to play!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Dec 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.
Lunchtime at the Library - Those Were the Days Radio Players of Lake County Live
Wed, Dec 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Experience an hour of live radio comedy, complete with sound effects. Enjoy classics including Gracie surprises George, Stan Freburg’s Christmas Dragnet, and the Bickersons.
Finals Café
Wed, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9-12): Need a study break? Need snacks on demand? We’ve got you covered.
Novel Thoughts - "Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere" by Elise Gravel
Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Conference Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere" by Elise Gravel. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Holiday Cards Print Shop Session 2
Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn block printing with Terri Murphy! Carve an image onto a styrofoam printing plate. Ink it, press onto paper and pull a print to be used in crafting a holiday card of your own.
Registration opens Friday, December 12 2025 at 10:00am
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
Sound Bath Meditation
Fri, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Brittney Lace of Laced in Harmony takes you on a sound journey. Relax and restore your nervous system as you’re washed over with healing frequencies and vibrations sure to take your stress away.
This event is full
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Make a craft and meet new friends!
Mario Kart Club
Mon, Dec 22, 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!
Cocoa & Coloring
Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in for a cozy time of coloring and drinking cocoa.
Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec 24, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Christmas Eve - Library Closed
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