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Find Your Next Read

2023-02-15 19:00:00 2023-02-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Find Your Next Read Learn tips and tricks for finding a reading community, tracking your reading, or finding something new! LVDL staff will share resources and make recommendations for discovering your next favorite. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B

Wednesday, February 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-15 19:00:00 2023-02-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Find Your Next Read Learn tips and tricks for finding a reading community, tracking your reading, or finding something new! LVDL staff will share resources and make recommendations for discovering your next favorite. Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B

Lake Villa District Library

AS Program Room A/B

Learn tips and tricks for finding a reading community, tracking your reading, or finding something new! LVDL staff will share resources and make recommendations for discovering your next favorite.

Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library & Community |

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Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
Mon, Mar 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 24 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

Mon, Mar 18, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Need a new calming craft? Box stitch lanyards are fun, easy, and make great keychains!

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

Mon, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Pixels of You" by Ananth Hirsh & Yuko Ota. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Tue, Mar 19, All day
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
General Primary Election

Tue, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018" by Lauren Tarshis. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
GRADES 4-8: Join us to discuss "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Mar 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus explores the history & daily life of Illinois tribes, covering gardening, hunting, courting, and more. Her presentation includes singing, drumming, and sharing native items.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Carl and the Meaning of Life" by Deborah Freedman. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
March into Spring and turn recycled jars into gorgeous stained glass votives with translucent paint.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 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!

Thu, Mar 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
March into Spring and turn recycled jars into gorgeous stained glass votives with translucent paint.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Thu, Mar 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Representatives of the Illinois Human Rights Commission discuss the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Commission’s work. Learn about the antidiscrimination protections available under Illinois law.
Register

Fri, Mar 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play Time is where the fun happens!

Fri, Mar 22, 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, Mar 22, 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, Mar 22, 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.

Sat, Mar 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!

Sat, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Looking for volunteer hours? Help with jobs around the youth department and earn volunteer credit!

Sat, Mar 23, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Join fellow Gladers for games and challenges to test your ability to remember, survive, and run!

Sun, Mar 24, 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!

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Need a new calming craft? Box stitch lanyards are fun, easy, and make great keychains!

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.

Mon, Mar 25, 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!

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

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): There’s no place like your home library to celebrate the 85th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz!

Mon, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Mosey on over to mix and match colors and make a mosaic!

Mon, Mar 25, 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, Mar 26, 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!

Tue, Mar 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Since 1911, women at Naval Station Great Lakes have made significant contributions. Explore over 20 trailblazers who shattered barriers for inclusion, equality, and recognition in the U.S. Navy.

Tue, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What can you create with a box of mystery craft supplies?

Tue, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Don’t laugh—simple tasks are hard with hands five times too small for your body!

Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Entertaining and rewarding, chicken-keeping can be a wonderful hobby! Learn tips and tricks for caring for a small flock of chickens in your backyard. Presented by Deb Kolaras of Hop & Hen Farm.

Wed, Mar 27, 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!

Wed, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop by to watch an episode or two and eat snacks!

Wed, Mar 27, 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, 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.

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!