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Second Saturday Readers: America The Beautiful?

*OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
2026-07-11 10:00:00 2026-07-11 11:00:00 America/Chicago Second Saturday Readers: America The Beautiful? 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. Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio

Saturday, July 11
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-11 10:00:00 2026-07-11 11:00:00 America/Chicago Second Saturday Readers: America The Beautiful? 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. Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio

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.

If the weather is unpleasant, we'll move indoors.

This month’s title is America The Beautiful? by Blythe Roberson.

Roberson examines Americans' obsession with freedom, travel, and the open road. To fill her own sense of adventure, she quit her day job and set off on a Great American Road Trip to visit America's national parks. Along the way she met new friends on their own quests, learned to cope with abstinence while missing the comforts of home, and came to understand the limits-- and possibilities-- of going to nature to prove to yourself (and your Instagram followers) that you are, in fact, free.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | #synchronous | #lvdl | #adult |

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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.

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FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
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Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
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Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
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Mister Danny - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
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Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Entrance Tables
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path,Outdoor - Reading Room
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Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Animal Quest - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:00am
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Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
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Registration opens Monday, July 6 2026 at 10:00am
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Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
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