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Registration begins for April kids & teens programs!

Registration opens at 9am
2023-04-01 09:00:00 2023-04-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Registration begins for April kids & teens programs! 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! Lake Villa District Library -

Saturday, April 01
9:00am - 11:59pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 09:00:00 2023-04-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Registration begins for April kids & teens programs! 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! 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!

In-Person Programs

No need to register:

Also check out our Teen Poetry Contest!

Zoom Programs

@Home Kits

All kits are first come, first served. No registration necessary.

Book Discussions

YouTube Programs

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Young Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Fun & Games | Education & Learning | Crafts & Making | Book Discussion | Arts & Culture |

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Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
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We're closed Sunday May 24 due to Eve of Memorial Day
Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
(Eve of Memorial Day)
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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

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@Home Kit: D&D Starter Kit - First come, first served starting 9am!
Fri, May 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
TEENS (grades 6–12): All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Chess Club
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Play the game, hone your skills and meet new friends!
Memorial Day Eve - Library Closed
Sun, May 24, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Memorial Day - Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Finals Café
Tue, May 26, 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.
Immigrants and the 96th Illinois Infantry
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Immigrants made up 43% of Union forces in the Civil War. Historian and author Diana Dretske shares how her research on a portrait of soldiers revealed the untold story of the 96th Illinois Infantry.
Community Blood Drive
Wed, May 27, 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ADULTS (ages 17 and up): Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of even more. Pay it forward and make an impact in our community!
Register
Organ/Tissue Donation Information Table - Illinois Secretary of State's Office
Wed, May 27, 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Organ/tissue donors save lives, restore sight and improve the quality of life for recipients across Illinois every day. Learn more from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Drop in.
Finals Café
Wed, May 27, 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.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
Allendale Foster Care
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Come meet with a representative of Allendale to learn about fostering a child.
Essential 1920s
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Discover an era defined by novelty and modernity that broke with tradition. William Pack shares how culture and daily life changed radically, marking the shift from the Victorian to the modern world.
Found Art Contest - Deadline for submissions: May 31
Sun, May 31, All day
Lake Villa District Library
KIDS & TEENS (kindergarten – grade 12): Create a collage or sculpture out of objects you've found outside! Upload a photo of your creation here.
Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Knitters Night Out: All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): 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, Jun 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.
Variety Show & Balloon Twisting - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
ALL AGES: Witness amazing feats of juggling, magic and comedy performed by the RCJuggle Team! Stick around after the show for balloon twisting. *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Animal Explorers - Platypus
Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!
Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
The World Cup: Why is Football Called Soccer? - A History of the Most Popular Sport in the World
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
From its origins in England to its present global popularity, Dr. John F. Lyons discusses the history of football/soccer through movie clips, photos, and newspaper reports from around the world.
Friday Fun - Dance Party
Fri, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Dance the morning away with friends!
Great Decisions: Today's Nuclear Age
Fri, Jun 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.
Chalk Party
Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): We need to chalk about sidewalks… *If it rains, we'll reschedule.*
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Jun 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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Jun 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.
Coding Club - Technology Petting Zoo
Fri, Jun 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS & TEENS (kindergarten – grade 12): Join us to discover, experiment and innovate!
Storytime
Sat, Jun 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Kindergarten Readiness - Shapes
Sat, Jun 06, 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.
You're invited! It's time to celebrate! - It's the grand opening of our outdoor space.
Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path,Outdoor - Reading Room
Please join the LVDL Board of Trustees to celebrate the grand opening of our newly constructed outdoor space.
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Theme Day Parade: Hat Day - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
ALL AGES (fun for everyone): Dress up to match today’s theme, Hat Day. Wear your favorite hat. Show off your theme day look in a parade around the library! Meet outside on the Patio.
Passport Pals - Peru
Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): No suitcase needed—explore a new country with fun activities!
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Pajama Movie Night - "The Parent Trap" (1998)
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Get cozy and watch a movie on our big screen. Pillows, blankets, and PJs are welcome!
Teddy Bear Picnic - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for a snack, books and songs! Bring a teddy (or another loved stuffie) and a beach towel or picnic blanket. *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Summer Acting Spotlight
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Build acting skills through fun, guided exercises that boost confidence, expression, and stage presence. Explore characters, spark imagination, and perform in a supportive space. No experience needed.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): What can you create with our mystery craft supplies?
Teen Craft & Snack - Mosaics and Mac-N-Cheese
Tue, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Make a craft and meet new friends while enjoying the snack of the month!
Best Books for Summer & Fall
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Discover your next great read! The Good Book Fairy, local book influencer Lauren Margolin, shares her favorite upcoming book picks for this summer and fall.
Baseball Party
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Batter up! Step up to the plate to celebrate America’s pastime.
Chicka Chicka Book Club - "The Quacken" by Justin Colón
Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 1: Join us to read and discuss "The Quacken" by Justin Colón. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
LVDL Writers Group: Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): We'll talk craft; discuss writing-related questions; and celebrate big and small victories in terms of process, production, and publication.
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jun 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Bedazzle a Book - for Teens
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Transform your favorite book into a sparkling work of art! You bring the book and we'll provide the rest.
Bedazzle a Book - for Kids
Thu, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Transform your favorite book into a sparkling work of art! You bring the book and we'll provide the rest.
Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Inside the Obama Presidential Center (Zoom)
Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Join us for a special virtual presentation of the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Center.
Register
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Have fun molding your imagination!
Show & Tell for Grown Ups: Vacation Memories - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Share one of your favorite vacation memories. Bring in a small souvenir or photo to share in the traditional style of Show & Tell.
Bald Eagles in Lake County
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Holly Garvey, a local naturalist to learn all about our booming population of bald eagles in Lake County. From their conservation history to where to find our national bird, we'll cover it all!
Bubble Show - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Fri, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Have some serious fun watching the bubbles get bigger and better with Twisticity! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Storytime
Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Second Saturday Readers: The Guncle by Steven Rowley - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): LVDL's monthly book discussion that meets on the second Saturday of each month. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Meet outside on the Patio.
LEGO Club
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Bring your brains and we'll supply the bricks!
After-Hours Teen Party: Hunger Games
Sat, Jun 13, 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (going into grades 6–12): Volunteer as tribute for these fun after-hours games. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Reggio the Hoofer
Sun, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ALL AGES: Experience the joy of tap dancing with the legendary Reginald McLaughlin, one of the most revered masters of tap dancing!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jun 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Multi-Employer Hiring Event & Career MiniMart
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Indian Trails Public Library District
Find jobs from entry level to senior positions in multiple industries. Get help at the Career MiniMart. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome.
Register
Toy Story Party
Mon, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): To infinity and beyond… Celebrate Woody, Buzz and the gang with us!
Bookworm Buddies - "The Case of the Poached Painting" by Christee Curran-Bauer
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 2–3: Join us to discuss "The Case of the Poached Painting" by Christee Curran-Bauer. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Juneteenth: Stories of Freedom, Blues, & Banjo Music - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
Fruteland Jackson brings Juneteenth to life through storytelling, acoustic blues, and traditional banjo music, sharing the history of freedom’s arrival in 1865 and the early roots of American music.
Kidbuck$ Game Show - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Catch the fun, excitement and prizes in this thrilling game show where YOU participate in wild and crazy games! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Taste Test Tuesday: Marshmallows - for Teens
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Vote for your favorite marshmallows...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Marshmallows - for Kids
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Vote for your favorite marshmallows...after you taste a few, of course!
Knitters Night Out: All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): 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.
Books on Tap: Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LakeHouse Restaurant
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Meet us at the LakeHouse Restaurant in Lake Villa. It's a book club with a twist!
Storytime in the Park - Meet us at Mallard Ridge Park!
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us for storytime at Mallard Ridge Park (110 Robincrest Ln)!
Lunchtime at the Library - Parks of Montana and the Dakotas: Where the Buffalo Roam
Wed, Jun 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Travel the vast landscapes of Montana and the Dakotas, from roaming buffalo to Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park. Learn about western legends like Lewis & Clark, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
Novel Thoughts - "Fighter in the Woods" by Joshua M. Greene
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4–5: Join us to discuss "Fighter in the Woods" by Joshua M. Greene. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Teen D&D Miniatures
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Calling all mundane humans by day/level 15 half-elf clerics by night! We’ll provide the miniatures and paints.
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Guided Nature Walk at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve Shelter A
Take a guided nature walk with a representative from the Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve Shelter A. Adult supervision is required for all participants under 18.
Registration opens Thursday, June 11 2026 at 10:00am
STEM Me a Story
Thu, Jun 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Explore a story using science, technology, engineering and math!
Game Time for Adults
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Spend time together playing games and meeting others in the community. Play one of our games or bring your own to teach others. Come prepared to have some fun!
Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Toy Sleepover - Drop off your toy 9am to 6pm!
Fri, Jun 19, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Drop off your toy or stuffed animal for a sleepover with Buzz and Woody at the library. Your toy can be picked up anytime on Saturday.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
History of S'mores
Fri, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Have you ever wondered how this strange sandwich came to be? Join Faye Levin-O'Leary as they share the history of the components and how they came together to create the s'more we know today.
Charlotte's Web - presented by Three Brothers Theatre
Fri, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ALL AGES: Relive this classic literary tale about true friendship adapted from E.B. White's novel by Joseph Robinette!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Saturday Session - Craft Club
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Make a craft and meet new friends!
Family Trivia
Sun, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!
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