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Know Your Risks: Breast, Cervical and Ovarian Cancer

Presented by the Lake County Health Education Collaborative

Lake Villa District Library

AS Program Room A/B

Informational session on breast, cervical and ovarian cancer. Learn how family history and other factors increase risk and how to schedule important health screenings regardless of insurance coverage.

 Free informational session about breast, ovarian, & cervical cancer

Presented in English and Spanish

Una sesión informativa gratuita acerca del cáncer de mama, ovario, y cervical

Presentado en Inglés y Español

Join us for a free informational session on:

  • Breast, ovarian and cervical cancer risks
  • How family history and other factors increase your risks
  • How to schedule a screening mammogram and PAP smear


Attendees will get the opportunity to:

  • Meet event sponsors
  • Learn about available community health services
  • Meet medical professionals and ask health-related questions
  • Receive free gift bags
  • Schedule mammogram and PAP smears regardless of insurance coverage


Register Today! Limited seating available.

Únase a nosotros para una sesión informativa GRATUITA acerca de:

  • Riesgos de cáncer de mama, de ovario y cervical
  • Cómo los antecedentes familiares y otros factores aumentan sus riesgos
  • Cómo programar su cita de mamograma o Papanicolaou


Participantes tendrán la oportunidad de:

  • Escuchar la presentación en Español
  • Conocer a los patrocinadores del evento y sus agencias
  • Recibir información acerca de los servicios de salud comunitarios disponibles
  • Conocer a profesionales médicos y hacer preguntas relacionadas a la salud
  • Recibir una bolsa de obsequios gratis
  • Programar mamografías y pruebas de Papanicolaou independientemente de la cobertura de seguro


¡Regístrese hoy! Esapcio limitado.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library & Community | Health & Wellness | Education & Learning |

TAGS: | |

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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

Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sun, Aug 25, 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!
Murder & Mayhem - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Sutanto
Mon, Aug 26, 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.
Riverview Remembered
Tue, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
The world’s largest amusement park was right here in the city of Chicago. Join us for a fun presentation with lots of pictures and stories about this amazing park that opened in 1904.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Wed, Aug 28, 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.
AI: Chat GPT & Beyond
Wed, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Chat GPT and other AI products have quickly taken the world by storm. We'll explore popular AI technologies and speculate on their future impact on the workplace and society.
Forest Bathing Walk
Thu, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Join us to connect with the natural world around you through mindful activities on a gentle walk, typically covering less than a mile, and ending with a simple forest tea utilizing native plants.
This event is full
Labor Day Eve
Sun, Sep 01, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Labor Day
Labor Day
Mon, Sep 02, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Library Closed for Labor Day
Puzzle Club
Tue, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Share the joys of jigsaw puzzles with family and friends!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Sep 03, 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.
@Home Kit: Fine Motor Skills Fun - First come, first served starting 9am!
Wed, Sep 04, All day
Lake Villa District Library
BABY/TODDLER (birth-age 2): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 9am.
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Sep 04, 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.
Is This Photo Real or Fake?
Wed, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Discern if an online photo is real or fake in a four-layered approach. Learn more about media literacy and fact-checking with lateral-reading. Then, play along in a game of real or fake.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Animal Explorers - Foxes
Thu, Sep 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!
Teen Board Game Café
Thu, Sep 05, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Dance Party
Fri, Sep 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Dance the morning away with friends!
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Sep 06, 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.
Representative Joyce Mason Satellite Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Sep 06, 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.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Grandparents’ Day Bingo
Sat, Sep 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with Bingo! Join us for festive bingo featuring colorful autumn cards with pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and more! Play with family, friends, or solo. Everyone is welcome!
Kindergarten Readiness - Shapes & Road Signs
Sun, Sep 08, 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, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Google Docs & Drive
Tue, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
How do I save something to Google Drive? When should I use Google Docs? Stacy Freeman, from Links2Teach, shapes this class around your Google Docs and Drive questions. Google account required.
Taste Test Tuesday: Chocolate Chips - for Kids
Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the best chocolate chips...after you taste a few, of course!
Taste Test Tuesday: Chocolate Chips - for Teens
Tue, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Vote for the best chocolate chips...after you taste a few, of course!
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Novel Thoughts - "Frindle" by Andrew Clements
Wed, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "Frindle" by Andrew Clements. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
The Last Comiskey
Wed, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Ken Smoller, author and photographer of "The Last Comiskey," discusses the magic of Comiskey Park's final season and the White Sox unexpected 1990 pennant chase.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Art Inspirations
Thu, Sep 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Did you know many of Taylor Swift's songs contain literary references? Explore her reading list through her discography, featuring works like The Great Gatsby, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and more.
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Sep 13, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
Coding Club - with Fiero Code
Fri, Sep 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Learn coding with Fiero Code software! No experience necessary. Bring your own device and headphones, or use the library’s equipment.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 14, 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 - Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Sat, Sep 14, 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.
LEGO Club
Sun, Sep 15, 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, Sep 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Colormania: Coloring for Adults
Mon, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Coloring is a fun way to relax and unwind. Join us to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and exercise your creative side. Coloring sheets and supplies provided. Color your stress away!
Listen to Your Heirlooms
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn material culture research techniques for family heirlooms from Carolyn Law. Discover strategies to investigate, record, and preserve heirloom meanings using 21st-century resources.
Page Turners - "Akim Aliu: Dreamer" by Akim Aliu
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Akim Aliu: Dreamer" by Akim Aliu. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.
Bookworm Buddies - "Wednesday and Woof: Catastrophe" by Sherri Winston
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Wednesday and Woof: Catastrophe" by Sherri Winston. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Books on Tap - Disability Visibility ed. by Alice Wong
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Lunchtime at the Library - Sherlock Holmes: The True Story
Wed, Sep 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous fictional detective in the history of literature. Learn about how Holmes was created and how he evolved through the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Envelope Journals Workshop
Wed, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Create unique journals from envelopes and recycled materials, then decorate them with markers, stickers, and washi tape. Use your personalized journals to capture memories, thoughts, and inspiration.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 4 2024 at 10:00am
Mario Kart Club
Wed, Sep 18, 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!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Changes to Medicare Part D
Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn how upcoming changes to Medicare due to the Inflation Reduction Act may impact premiums and copays. Ensure you are prepared for the Annual Enrollment Period starting October 15, 2024.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Crystal Bowl Meditation
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Marian McNair for an interactive session on crystal bowl sound therapy.
Nobody's Fool (Virtual) - Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About It
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves.
Register
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Sep 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Walk & Talk
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
Join us for a 30-minute walk outside around the library. Chat about what you're reading or watching, make new friends, or just enjoy the walk. Meet outside the upper level entrance.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Sep 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Midday Movie - "IF" (rated PG)
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!
@Home Kit: Pretend Binoculars - First come, first served starting 1pm!
Sun, Sep 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
PRESCHOOL (ages 3-5): Enjoy a free take-home activity! All kits are first come, first served starting 1pm.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Sep 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Murder & Mayhem - Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Health Gadgets & Apps Workshop with GenLink
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Learn about health-related gadgets & apps that can enhance your daily life. GenLink teaches you ways to use these tools to stay connected, healthy, and informed.
Talk with a Nurse
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Study Room 1
Meet with a Registered Nurse and Certified Application Counselor for personalized help with health, medications, healthcare access, benefits, and insurance. Free blood pressure screenings provided.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Tech Help with GenLink
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
If you have tech questions, get the answers with GenLink. Drop-in.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): What can you create with a box of mystery craft supplies?
Teen Craft & Snack - Dippin' Dots and Dot Art
Tue, Sep 24, 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!
Teen D&D Club
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Calling adventurers to help us launch our D&D club! We’ll paint miniatures, create characters and discuss plans for the future.
Jane Austen
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Jane Austen visits you from the autumn of 1815. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete.
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