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The Floor is Lava!

2023-06-09 14:00:00 2023-06-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Floor is Lava! ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Help teddy bears safely cross a floor that's lava galore! Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B

Friday, June 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-09 14:00:00 2023-06-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago The Floor is Lava! ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Help teddy bears safely cross a floor that's lava galore! Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B

Lake Villa District Library

YS Program Room A/B

ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Help teddy bears safely cross a floor that's lava galore!

No registration required.

Parents/caregivers of children under 10 years of age are required to remain in the library building during the program. For more information, see our Unattended Children Policy.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Games |

TAGS: | SR23 |

Lake Villa District Library

Phone: 847-356-7711

Hours
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day holiday.
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day holiday.)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 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

Fri, Jun 02, 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.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Jun 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Mon, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Mon, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Mon, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Mon, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (great for kids ages 4+): Bring your own hula hoop or we'll provide one! If it rains, we'll reschedule.

Tue, Jun 06, 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, Jun 06, 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Lake Villa District Library
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Capture the flag, capture the glory!

Wed, Jun 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Bring your own game or play one of ours! Win a prize if you beat the librarian.

Wed, Jun 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Craft your dreams and celebrate summer!

Thu, Jun 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Thu, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Make super delicious fresh "sushi"...warning contains raw candy!
This event is full

Thu, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Laura Keyes shares the trials and tribulations, success, and subsequent philanthropic efforts of Milton Hershey, whose name is now synonymous with chocolate in America. A recording will be available.

Fri, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Help teddy bears safely cross a floor that's lava galore!

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
Staff from U.S. Representative Brad Schneider's office will be available to assist with federal issues including Medicare, Social Security, veteran services, passport help, immigration, and more.

Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
Staff from State Representative Joyce Mason's office will be available to assist with state issues including unemployment, utility assistance, SNAP, and Medicaid.

Sat, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Sat, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Are you a LEGO master builder? Bring your brains and we'll supply the bricks.

Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Meet amphibians and reptiles live & up close! Pick up FREE ticket(s) at the Youth Desk starting Tuesday 6/6. Tickets guarantee your spot if we have to move indoors due to weather.

Mon, Jun 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Looking for a good book? We'll read aloud the first chapter of a new book every Monday. If you like it, check out a copy to take home!

Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.

Mon, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Lay down your X's and O's with fun versions of the classic game!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Vote for the ultimate cookie ... after you taste a few, of course!

Tue, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Vote for the ultimate cookie?after you taste a few, of course!

Tue, Jun 13, 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, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
There are lots of great options for unloading your old possessions, from old faves like Ebay to newer places like Facebook Marketplace. We?ll cover them all and offer selling and safety tips!

Wed, Jun 14, 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 Field" by Baptiste Paul. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Discover tips and tricks for sharing photos using popular websites such as Apple Photos, Google Photos and Flickr. Please register.

Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Can you beat a librarian using your head and your mind and your brain?

Thu, Jun 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Join us as we unleash our creativity!

Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Want to be the first person to read our new teen books? We'll unbox them and you'll have first dibs on checking them out!

Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join historian Connie Martin to learn how Plantation songs, or Negro Spirituals, where used on the Underground Railroad to signal signs and tips to aid enslaved fugitives to seeking freedom.

Fri, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!

Fri, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don't miss this thrilling and hilarious magic show! Pick up FREE ticket(s) at the Youth Desk starting Saturday, June 10. Tickets are required for this indoor performance.

Sat, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Keep calm and play bingo!

Sun, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Amaze your friends with astounding illusions taught by guest magician Gary Kantor!

Sun, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Amaze your friends with astounding illusions taught by guest magician Gary Kantor!

Mon, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Mon, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Looking for a good book? We'll read aloud the first chapter of a new book every Monday. If you like it, check out a copy to take home!

Mon, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Conference Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "The Golden Hour" by Niki Smith. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Young Adult Desk.

Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into GRADES 2-3: Join us to discuss "Trouble at Table 5: The Firefly Fix" by Tom Watson. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Tue, Jun 20, 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, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Celebrate Chicago's early entertainment heritage, film studios, and stars with film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek.

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Join us for solar cooking on the longest day of 2023!

Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Join us for experiments in buoyancy and tastiness!

Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Transform magazine images into window clings and scrapbooking stickers.

Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
Going into GRADES 4-5: Join us to discuss "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Thu, Jun 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Happy (early) birthday to the creator of the Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Grouchy Ladybug and more!

Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
Learn how elite sales professionals and entrepreneurs, change the rules of the game and thus change the behaviors to improve the outcomes of their sales efforts. Register to receive the link.
Register

Fri, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): To play is the thing!

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
Staff from U.S. Representative Brad Schneider's office will be available to assist with federal issues including Medicare, Social Security, veteran services, passport help, immigration, and more.

Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lobby
Staff from State Representative Joyce Mason's office will be available to assist with state issues including unemployment, utility assistance, SNAP, and Medicaid.

Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Come for the fun and enjoy the science! Pick up FREE ticket(s) at the Youth Desk starting Saturday 6/17. Tickets guarantee your spot if we have to move indoors due to weather.

Fri, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (going into grades 6-12): Join us to launch our exciting new anime and manga club!

Sat, Jun 24, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Shop the library lobby for great bargains on gently used books.

Sat, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Sat, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Traditional yoga poses don't always work for those suffering from back pain, learn essential modifications for a successful practice with Linda Benton, Low Back and Scoliosis Certified Yoga Therapist.
This event is full

Sat, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Traditional yoga poses don't always work for those suffering from back pain, learn essential modifications for a successful practice with Linda Benton, Low Back and Scoliosis Certified Yoga Therapist.

Sat, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): If you stop by for these crafts today, you're sure of a big surprise!

Sun, Jun 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!

Mon, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
BIRTH - AGE 2: Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Yeee HAW!! Get ready to celebrate the world's greatest dog-headed cop!

Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (going into kindergarten - grade 5): Looking for a good book? We'll read aloud the first chapter of a new book every Monday. If you like it, check out a copy to take home!

Mon, Jun 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.

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
The Lake County Bar Association will hold a free legal advice clinic in person and via Zoom - No Appointments Required.

Tue, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Zoom Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4-8: Introducing our brand new Zoom book discussion! Join us to discuss "Alone" by Megan E. Freeman. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.

Wed, Jun 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft with the Lindenhurst Park District!

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Wed, Jun 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Zoom Meeting Room
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your knowledge of chocolate and compete against other families! Register ONCE for your whole family.

Wed, Jun 28, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Wed, Jun 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Join us for a sampling of sweets and snacks from around the world! Please register.

Wed, Jun 28, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room
Meet one-on-one for 30 minutes with a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) counselor to review your electric, gas, and phone bills to get advice on reducing your costs. Appointments encouraged!

Thu, Jun 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun! If it rains, we'll move inside.

Thu, Jun 29, 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!

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

Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library
FAMILY (all ages): Witness the wonders and wows of the animal kingdom! If it rains, we'll reschedule.