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Image for event: Live Music in the Parks Concert -- Gooroos

Live Music in the Parks Concert -- Gooroos

Radio hits from the 70's thru today!
2023-08-09 07:00:00 2023-08-09 20:30:00 America/Chicago Live Music in the Parks Concert -- Gooroos LVDL is a proud partner of the Live Music in the Parks series put on by the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners. We're excited to be hosting Gooroos! Lake Villa District Library -

Wednesday, August 09
7:00am - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-09 07:00:00 2023-08-09 20:30:00 America/Chicago Live Music in the Parks Concert -- Gooroos LVDL is a proud partner of the Live Music in the Parks series put on by the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners. We're excited to be hosting Gooroos! Lake Villa District Library -

LVDL is a proud partner of the Live Music in the Parks series put on by the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners. We're excited to be hosting Gooroos!

Gather your kids, lawn chairs and blankets and head to LVDL's backyard for a fun night! Gooroos plays the songs you love to sing, dance and rock out to as well as comfort tunes to just sit back and enjoy.

Brought to you by the Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners. Live Music in the Parks' Presenting Sponsor, is Raymond Chevrolet/Kia. Food and Beverage for sale courtesy of BBQ Production, Harbor Brewing and Nothing Bundt Cakes/Gurnee.

Visit www.lindenhurstparks.org for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Youth | Young Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library & Community |

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Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
Hours
Mon, Jun 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 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

Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Bring Your Own Book Club
Thu, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title? Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice! Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
Art Inspirations - Sadie Saller
Thu, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Good Book Fairy’s Picks for Summer & Fall
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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.
Little Parade
Fri, Jun 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join husband-and-wife duo Mr. Gabe and Miss Karla for a mix of original songs and classic favorites that will have everyone dancing, singing, and celebrating together!
Summer Solstice Craft
Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Make a tea light to use on the summer solstice!
Woodland Creatures of Lake County
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Expand your knowledge of the mammals living in Lake County. Learn about different mammals’ life spans, family lives and special adaptations.
Coding Club
Fri, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Discover, experiment, innovate—join us to explore coding, circuits, robots and more!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jun 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 - "Paddington in Peru" (rated PG)
Sat, Jun 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!
Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Contest - Accepting submissions through June 22
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Write your own fractured fairy tale and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by July 1.
The Art of Inflation - with Dale Obrochta
Sun, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don’t miss the awe-inspiring art of Magical Balloon Dude Dale. You’ll leave happy and amazed!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Passport Pals - South Korea
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ELEMENTARY (kindergarten - grade 5): No suitcase needed—explore a new country with games, snacks, crafts and music!
Enchanted Decoden Mirrors
Mon, Jun 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Mirror, mirror, aren’t these the coolest crafts of all?
Murder & Mayhem - Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra
Mon, Jun 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.
Shorts and Snacks - Rapunzel's Tangled Adventures
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch an episode (or two) and enjoy snacks!
Meet with Mary - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Program and Exhibit Area
Illinois Senator Mary Edly-Allen wants to hear what matters to you! Come chat with her in person in the library lobby.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jun 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.
Fairy Party
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for fun and pixie dust on International Fairy Day!
Castles of Europe
Tue, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Faye Levin-O’Leary, avid traveler and librarian, explores castles they not only visited but also worked at and lived in. Delve into these castles’ stories and famous uses of their facades.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Love Dungeons & Dragons? Join us!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Game Time for Adults
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Spend some time together playing games and meeting others in the community. Play one of our classic board games or bring your own to teach others. Come prepared to have some fun!
STEM Me a Story - "The Three Little Pigs"
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Listen to the fairy tale and engineer a wolf-proof house!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
SafeZone Training
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join the LGBTQ+ Center Lake County as they discuss LGBTQ+ identities, the language of the LGBTQ+ community, gender identities, pronouns, and more.
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jun 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Have fun molding your imagination!
A Visit from Animal Quest
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness the wonders and wows of the animal kingdom!
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fairy Tale Bingo
Sat, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join us for an enchanting bingo bash!
Chess Club - Open to players of all ages and levels!
Sat, Jun 28, 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!
Wheel of Wisdom
Sun, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Calling whiz kids of all ages! Compete in (or spectate) the Most Played Game Show in the USA.
Storytime - Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Game Smorgasbord - Apples to Apples
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Try different versions of the game with family and friends while showing off your Apples to Apples skills!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Independence Day Eve
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library
Independence Day Eve. The Library will Close at 5:00 PM
Happy Independence Day
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Lake Villa District Library
Happy Independence Day - Library Closed
Bring Your Own Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title?  Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice!  Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
LVDL Writers Group - Join others interested in writing!
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Allendale Association Foster Care
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
Learn about fostering a child from Allendale Association.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales in Film
Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek explores classic Hollywood’s take on fairy tales. Look at the ways Hollywood studios brought these stories to life & learn about the legacies of these tales today.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Jul 11, 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, Jul 11, 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.
Second Saturday Readers - West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
Sat, Jul 12, 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.
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Storytime in the Park - Meet us at Millennium Park!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes with the Lindenhurst Park District!
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Books on Tap - When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library
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 - The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
Wed, Jul 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join Hans Christian Andersen as he tells, with the help of his audience, some of his most beloved tales including: The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Emperor's New Clothes, & The Princess and The Pea.
Bring Your Own Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Interested in discussing books, but don’t want to read an assigned title?  Join fellow readers and bring a book of your choice!  Silent read for 30 minutes, then chat about what you’re reading after.
Fool-proof Four & More - Common Edible Wild Mushrooms
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Learn to identify these four choice edible mushrooms and a handful more that can be found easily and locally! Presented by Hunter Le Duc.
Meet the Artist
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Program and Exhibit Area
Kristen Neveu discusses her artwork on exhibit, as well as some of her sculptural work. By demonstrating her process, she describes how storytelling relates to her collages & found object assemblages.
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