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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Fabulous Fairy Tales - with MellyPop
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join Squint and Melly for a potpourri of fantastic fairy tales!
Smurf Party
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Feeling blue? Join us for a time of smurf-tastic fun!
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.
SongSmarts
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Five-time Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts & Liam Davis use music to inspire creativity, increase self-confidence, and build community!
Adventure of the Missing Color - with Science Heroes
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Join our mission to turn science into an adventure with hands-on experiments and fun!
ComedySportz
Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch two improv teams face off in this hilarious, fast-paced, all-ages show!
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.
Edible Wands
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Decorate and eat magical chocolate-covered pretzel rods!
Rolled Paper Castles
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Help us make a giant castle with paper!
STEM Me a Story - "The Snow Queen"
Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore the wonders of storytelling and science!
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.
Miss Jamie's Farm
Fri, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Don’t miss Miss Jamie’s musical storytime adventure—full of singing, dancing and funny farm puppets!
Morris the Magic Man
Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Witness feats of extraordinary magic happen right in front of your eyes!
From Garden to Glow - Herbal Salves and Lotions for Nourished Skin
Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh demonstrates how to harness the power of herbs for radiant, nourished skin.  Learn how to create rich herbal salves, balms, and lotions to soothe and heal skin. 
Planning Your Walt Disney World Vacation
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Disney expert, Valerie Gugala, has traveled to Disney over 25 times in the last 15 years. Learn time and money-saving tips, what time of year to go, where to stay, how to use Genie+, and more.
Mr. Scott's Amazing Musical Backpack
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 3:40pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Mr. Scott packs well-loved songs, puppets, balloons, silliness, and a love of the outdoors into one “amazing musical backpack” full of surprises!
Petite Felted Animals Workshop Session 1
Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio teaches the art of needle-felting. Sculpt your very own adorable animals from soft, colorful wool.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 10:00am
A Visit from Scale World Order
Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Meet a diverse selection of reptiles from Scale World Order and play Reptile Bingo!
The Princess Bride - Audience Participation Movie
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Join us for a special showing of “The Princess Bride” with interactive moments, call outs, and audience participation. Dress as your favorite character and quote endlessly. Inconceivable! 
A Visit from Chicago Swordplay Guild
Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Watch a fight between knights and learn about medieval armor and weaponry!
Escape Room - Fairy Tales
Mon, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): If you step into this adventure, will you ever walk away?
Escape Room - Fairy Tales
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): If you step into this adventure, will you ever walk away?
My Little Pony Party
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Fill your world with wonderment by joining our little party!
Escape Room - Fairy Tales
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): If you step into this adventure, will you ever walk away?
Gingerbread Zombies
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (grades 6-12): Run, run, as fast as you can... Beware (and decorate) the ginger-dead!
Gingerbread Houses
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Decorate a cardboard gingerbread house with real candy!
Poop Party
Wed, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Games, treats, crafts...get ready for a stinkin' good time!
Fairy Tale Short Video Contest - Submissions accepted July 1–31
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Lake Villa District Library
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (kindergarten - grade 12): Film a short fairy tale video and submit it HERE for a chance to win a prize. Winners will be announced by August 10.
Royalty for a Day
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Create a royal costume and parade around the library to show it off!
Fairy Tale Favorites
Thu, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Did you know that Fairy Tales were originally created for adults? Join Master Storyteller Megan Wells to explore earlier versions of these stories and the magic, beauty, and wisdom they have to offer.
Circus Boy
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Bring your funny bone to witness Bobby Hunt from Ringling Bros. Circus! Don’t miss him ride what "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" named the world's smallest bike.
The Arthurian Legend - Fact or Fiction?
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Stories of King Arthur have fascinated people for over 1,500 years. But which parts are fact and fiction? Barbara Barret discusses historical, folkloric, & literary references to the Arthurian Legend.
Family Trivia Night
Wed, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!
Petite Felted Animals Workshop Session 2
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio teaches the art of needle-felting. Sculpt your very own adorable animals from soft, colorful wool.
Registration opens Thursday, July 31 2025 at 10:00am
Fairy Tale Party
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Conference Room,AS Program Room A/B,Lobby - Entire Space,YA Program Room,YS Conference Room,YS Meeting Room,YS Program Room A/B
A magician, Disney Princesses, live lute music—fun for all ages. Costumes encouraged!
STEM Me a Story - "Jack & the Beanstalk"
Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Explore the wonders of storytelling and science!
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