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Murder & Mayhem

Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane

2023-03-27 19:00:00 2023-03-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Murder & Mayhem LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Monday, March 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-27 19:00:00 2023-03-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Murder & Mayhem LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month. Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room

Lake Villa District Library

AS Meeting Room

LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month.

This month’s title is Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane.

Lila Ridgefield lives in an idyllic town, but not everything is what it seems. A student vanished months ago. Now, Lila's husband, Aaron, is also missing. At first these cases are treated as horrible coincidences until it's discovered the student is really the third of three unexplained disappearances over the last few years. The police are desperate to find the connection. Little do they know they might be stumbling over only part of the truth. With the small town in an uproar, everyone is worried about the whereabouts of their beloved high school teacher. Everyone except Lila, his wife. She's definitely confused about her missing husband but only because she was the last person to see his body, and now it's gone.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 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.

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Upcoming events

Mon, Mar 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Mon, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Listen to great children's novels read aloud in weekly installments.

Mon, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Conference Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Spin" by Lamar Giles. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Mon, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Listen, Slowly" by Thanhhà Lai. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
In an effort to amplify heritage months all year long, we?ll celebrate a different culture or identity with documentaries from our Kanopy collection through this series. Click for more details.

Tue, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "She Persisted: Sally Ride" by Atia Abawi. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for an evening of stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Tue, Mar 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Timothy O'Tooles
It's the library in hangout mode; a book club with a twist, held at Timothy O'Toole's in Lake Villa.

Wed, Mar 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Come make a catch-all out of paper and yarn!

Wed, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
In an effort to amplify heritage months all year long, we?ll celebrate a different culture or identity with documentaries from our Kanopy collection through this series. Click for more details.

Wed, Mar 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Unleash your inner superhero as we celebrate Wonder Woman?s birthday!

Wed, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Zoom Meeting Room
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your knowledge of pets and compete against other families! Register ONCE for your whole family.

Wed, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
History comes alive as Martina Mathisen seamlessly portrays and shares the stories of dynamic women in history through varied experiences, and how each marvelously expressed herself and her passions.

Thu, Mar 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Thu, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
LVDL's landscape architect, Hitchcock Design, will present an update on our Outdoor Space Plan. Participants will have an opportunity to review the project direction and offer their thoughts.

Thu, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Let's have a little fun and create something truly awful!

Fri, Mar 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!

Sat, Mar 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Sat, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss making these adorable mini baskets!

Sun, Mar 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!

Mon, Mar 27, All day
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Solve the puzzles to break into a bag of spring break treats! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.

Mon, 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!

Mon, Mar 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): It's-a Mario time...let's-a celebrate all our friends from Mushroom Kingdom!

Mon, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Listen to great children's novels read aloud in weekly installments.

Mon, Mar 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.

Tue, 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!

Tue, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What *can?t* you do with a bucket of LEGOs?

Tue, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What *can?t* you do with a bucket of LEGOs?

Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn the basics of mushroom identification with mycologist Hunter Le Duc. Become more familiar with the major mushroom groups, cap, and stipe features, how to use a key, make a spore print, and more!

Wed, Mar 29, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Come make a catch-all out of paper and yarn!

Wed, 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!

Wed, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
In an effort to amplify heritage months all year long, we?ll celebrate a different culture or identity with documentaries from our Kanopy collection through this series. Click for more details.

Wed, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Show off your UNO skills and try different versions of the game?WILD DRAW FOUR!

Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Come craft treats for feathered friends! We?ll be using birdseed and sunflower butter, so please skip this one if you have a seed or nut allergy.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Show off your UNO skills and try different versions of the game?WILD DRAW FOUR!

Thu, Mar 30, 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 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Thu, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Spark the firefly wants to plant a garden, but doesn't know how to get her seeds to grow. Great for preschoolers!

Thu, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join consultant Josh Weber to discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to market and maintain your business development and find balance in your day-to-day operations.

Fri, Mar 31, 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 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): To play is the thing!

Fri, Mar 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Bring a bag lunch and we'll provide the popcorn!

Fri, Mar 31, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Join us to heckle a movie you?ll wish you could forget!

Sat, Apr 01, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Using recycled book pages, create your own blackout poetry and hang it from our poet-tree!

Sat, 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!

Sat, Apr 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Sun, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Zoom Meeting Room
FAMILY (all age): Join us on Zoom to make delicious soft pretzels! Register ONCE for your whole family. You'll be emailed an ingredient list a few days before the program.

Mon, Apr 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Mon, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Listen to great children's novels read aloud in weekly installments.

Mon, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Games, treats, crafts...we'll have a stinkin' good time!

Tue, Apr 04, All day
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
General Election

Tue, Apr 04, 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, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for an evening of stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Wed, Apr 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room
Join library staff for an overview of the reading app that is replacing the OverDrive app. Please register.

Thu, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Thu, Apr 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Worried about automation? Bill Gates and other leading scientific names have expressed concern about the risks posed by AI. Join a discussion of the promise of AI, myths, threats, and other concerns.

Fri, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Leave it on the (library) floor and dance!

Fri, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Sat, Apr 08, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Using recycled book pages, create your own blackout poetry and hang it from our poet-tree!

Sat, Apr 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Sat, Apr 08, 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 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Drop in to make art with friends!

Sun, Apr 09, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library closed for Easter Holiday

Mon, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Mon, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Listen to great children's novels read aloud in weekly installments.

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.

Tue, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Craft your dreams and celebrate spring!

Tue, Apr 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Abe Lincoln was heavily influenced by what he read from Shakespeare to poetry and the dramatic arts. Join historical portrayer Kevin Woods to learn how they influenced his life and work.

Wed, Apr 12, 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 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Explore solar power and clean sources of energy to make your home greener and lower your energy costs with the Citizen's Utility Board.

Thu, Apr 13, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Everything you need to plant some bee-friendly flowers! All kits are first come, first served starting 4pm.

Thu, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Fri, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!

Sat, Apr 15, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Using recycled book pages, create your own blackout poetry and hang it from our poet-tree!

Sat, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Sat, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Learn to draw animals and mythical beasts from around the world with guest artist Elizabeth Hedsund.

Sun, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Mon, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Listen to great children's novels read aloud in weekly installments.

Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Conference Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Spinning" by Tillie Walden. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Mon, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Katie the Catsitter" by Colleen AF Venable. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Socks" by Beverly Cleary. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Apr 18, 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 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for an evening of stories, songs & fun! No registration necessary.

Tue, Apr 18, 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, Apr 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
From prehistory to present, hear the tales and ?visit? the museums, historic sites and towns, vintage farms, reenactments, and even restaurants that make the Midwest?s past accessible?and fun.

Wed, Apr 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "Poetree" by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
In an extended celebration of Earth Day, we will be making art from? earth! Paint a picture with pebbles and keep it or gift it to someone you love!
Registration opens Saturday, April 1 2023 at 9:00am