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Great Decisions

Drug Policy in Latin America

2022-09-02 10:00:00 2022-09-02 12:00:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Join the discussion on America's most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges. Ask for reading materials at the Adult Services Desk. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Friday, September 02
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-02 10:00:00 2022-09-02 12:00:00 America/Chicago Great Decisions Join the discussion on America's most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges. Ask for reading materials at the Adult Services Desk. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Lake Villa District Library

AS Meeting Room

Join the discussion on America's most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges. Ask for reading materials at the Adult Services Desk.

Chapter 6: No End in Sight: A Century of Drug Wars

The issue of migration to the United States from Latin America has overshadowed the war on drugs, which has been underway for decades with little signs of progress. What are the roots and the bureaucratic logic behind today´s dominant drug policies in Latin America? Is it time to reconsider punitive drug control policies that disrupt supply chains and punish drug possession?

The accompanying 20-minute master class lecture presented by Jeffrey S. Morton will be shown, followed by a moderated discussion at 10:30am.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | Foreign Policy | Discussion Groups | Current Events |

Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter Sunday.
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter Sunday.)

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

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Solve daily puzzles on our online event calendar and come to the library to collect a prize!

Thu, Mar 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Sculpt art out of rocks, leaves and other amazing things you find in nature!

Thu, Mar 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don’t miss Mr. and Mrs. Know It All and their one-of-a-kind game show!

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Get ready for the April 2024 total solar eclipse whose path crosses Illinois. Learn about the history of solar eclipse observations, eclipse observational techniques, and the science of eclipses.
This event is full

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Solve daily puzzles on our online event calendar and come to the library to collect a prize!

Fri, Mar 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness feats of ropenastics performed by David Fisher, a lean, mean, jumping machine and Guinness World Record holder!

Sat, Mar 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for the Easter Holiday

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Lake Villa District Library
April showers bring… paper roses! We’ll build these flowers upside down, flip to reveal your beautiful rose!

Mon, Apr 01, 9:00am - 11:59pm
Lake Villa District Library
Register for programs online, call 847-245-5116, or visit the Youth and Young Adult desks. This month will feature in-person, Zoom and kit programs!

Mon, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Mon, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. (Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon sessions are identical.)

Mon, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
It’s no joke that laughter can make you healthier! Practice simulated laughter exercises and breathing techniques to alleviate daily stress and gain physical, psychological, and emotional benefits.

Tue, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. (Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon sessions are identical.)

Tue, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Learn how to write an eye-catching and informative resume that will help you land the job you want.
Register

Wed, Apr 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.

Wed, Apr 03, 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.

Wed, Apr 03, 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!

Wed, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Conference Room
Dedicated, independent space for writers to work on projects, critique each other's work, ask for assistance, etc. No registration required.

Wed, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Old family photos are often a puzzle, but fashion trends, hairstyles and photographic methods provide dating clues. Local historian Julia Johnas shares tips to help decode your family photos.

Thu, Apr 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. Gain practical tips for creating native plant container gardens that attract & support pollinators like bees, butterflies & hummingbirds.

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

Fri, Apr 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
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.

Fri, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Help us launch our coding club! Bring your own device and headphones if you have them. No coding experience required.

Sat, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sun, Apr 07, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 1pm.

Mon, Apr 08, All day
Lake Villa District Library
April showers bring… paper roses! We’ll build these flowers upside down, flip to reveal your beautiful rose!

Mon, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Calling all eclipse enthusiasts! Drop in for free eclipse glasses, live feeds from NASA, activities & snacks. Maximum viewing will occur at 2:07 pm. Choose your viewing spot: inside or outside.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Get ready for Earth Day by decorating a reusable tote bag!

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

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

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

Tue, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Learn how to write a standout cover letter employers will want to read.
Register

Wed, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Love That Dog" by Sharon Creech. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn about the traditional Korean poetic form, sijo, a three-line poetry style consisting of 14-16 syllables per line. Explore its form and history and create your own captivating sijo.

Fri, Apr 12, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Staff Development Day

Sat, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!

Sun, Apr 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!

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Lake Villa District Library
April showers bring… paper roses! We’ll build these flowers upside down, flip to reveal your beautiful rose!

Mon, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Dive into lakes! Learn about the vital role of area lakes in the ecosystem, the diverse plants and animals they are home to, local efforts to conserve them, and more.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Ellie, Engineer" by Jackson Pearce. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Learn how to wow an employer at your interview. This class covers the before, during, and after of the most crucial part of the job hunting process.
Register

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Get an overview of the Weiss Financial Ratings resource, available through LVDL. Learn how to create an account; set up watchlists for your bank, stocks, and mutual funds; and run a Medigap report.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Architectural historian Laurie Petersen takes you inside some of Chicago's most significant house museums with an illustrated talk about their owners, architects, & neighborhoods.

Wed, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Wonder Walkers" by Micha Archer. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Dreaming of summer? Wrap a seashell into a boho decoration: these ornaments are cute all year round.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 10:00am

Wed, Apr 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, Apr 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Dreaming of summer? Wrap a seashell into a boho decoration: these ornaments are cute all year round.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 3 2024 at 10:00am

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Biologist and author Rachel Carson warned the world of the potentially dire environmental impact of chemical pesticides in her best-selling 1962 book, Silent Spring.

Fri, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play Time is where the fun happens!

Fri, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Got odd and ends lying around? You bring yours and we’ll add ours to create out-of-the-box crafts from everyone’s bits and pieces.

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Lake Villa District Library
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.

Sat, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Looking to serve your community? If you’re interested in volunteering, but aren’t sure where to start, attend our Volunteer & Service Organization Recruitment Fair.

Sat, Apr 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, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Celebrate Wall-E with games and crafts that are anything but ordinar-E!

Mon, Apr 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
April showers bring… paper roses! We’ll build these flowers upside down, flip to reveal your beautiful rose!

Mon, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Special meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.

Mon, Apr 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.

Mon, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Unsettled" by Reem Faruqi. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Tue, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
What we plant and how we plant it can make a difference. Discover nature-based solutions for the home gardener that lessen the impacts of our changing climate.

Tue, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play your favorite dice game—like Yahtzee and Boggle—or learn a new one!

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
GRADES 4-8: Join us to discuss "Troublemaker" by John Cho. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your knowledge of garbage and recycling, and compete against other families! Register ONCE for your whole family.

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Tony Caldara & Erin Yarnall, who combined have hiked over 600 km of Spain's Camino de Santiago trails, share tips on training, gear, & choosing your route to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compestella.

Thu, Apr 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Identify project hotspots and create an efficient spring cleaning plan. Learn how to make future spring cleaning less stressful by maintaining year-round organization in common areas.

Fri, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Watch anime and hang out with fellow anime/manga fans! We'll screen up to TV-14 or PG-13.

Sat, Apr 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore technology with our local FIRST Robotics team, watch a demo of their latest robot, and join in the fun with hands-on activities!