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Second Saturday Readers-The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

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2026-08-08 10:00:00 2026-08-08 11:00:00 America/Chicago Second Saturday Readers-The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters 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, August 08
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-08-08 10:00:00 2026-08-08 11:00:00 America/Chicago Second Saturday Readers-The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters 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 The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

A four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that haunts the survivors, unravels a family, and will remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.

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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |

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

Lake Villa District Library
Phone: 847-356-7711
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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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Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
American Girl Party
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Celebrate the American Girls with crafts, games and snacks!
Handmade Postcards Session 1
Thu, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio shows you how to create your own handmade post cards. Send them to let people know you miss seeing them! Who doesn't love personal mail?
Art Inspirations - Norman Rockwell
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Make art inspired by great artists!
Handmade Postcards Session 2
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio shows you how to create your own handmade post cards. Send them to let people know you miss seeing them! Who doesn't love personal mail?
Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Play-Doh Palooza
Fri, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Have fun molding your imagination!
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Jul 10, 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.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Jul 10, 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.
LEGO Buildathon
Fri, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ALL AGES (fun for everyone): Race against other teams to build the same LEGO set! Register ONCE for your whole team.
Storytime
Sat, Jul 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Second Saturday Readers: America The Beautiful? - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Saturday Session - Midday Movie: "Hoppers"
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!
LEGO Club
Sun, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Bring your brains and we'll supply the bricks!
Under the Stars - presented by Firefly Family Theatre
Mon, Jul 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove! Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.
Passport Pals - Vietnam
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): No suitcase needed—explore a new country with fun activities!
Lake Villa District Library Board Meeting
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Administrative Conference Room
Regular meeting of the Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees.
Guided Nature Walk at Sun Lake Forest Preserve
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sun Lake Forest Preserve
Take a guided nature walk with a representative from the Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet at Sun Lake Forest Preserve. Adult supervision is required for all participants under 18.
This event is full
Building with Lincoln Logs
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Celebrate America’s pioneering spirit and build frontier homesteads!
Summer Acting Spotlight
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Build acting skills through fun, guided exercises that boost confidence, expression, and stage presence. Explore characters, spark imagination, and perform in a supportive space. No experience needed.
Taste Test Tuesday: Chips Ahoy - for Teens
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Try new foods and find new favorites!
Taste Test Tuesday: Chips Ahoy - for Kids
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Try new foods and find new favorites!
Storytime in the Park - Meet us at Millennium Park!
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Join us for storytime at Millennium Park (201 Country Pl)!
Lunchtime at the Library: Southbound Odyssey - A River Journey from Chicago to New Orleans
Wed, Jul 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Annie Aggens shares her experience paddling from Wilmette to New Orleans in a 17 foot canoe on a 60 day journey. Expect a little history, geography, culture, and a whole lot of adventure!
Novel Thoughts - "Camp" by Kayla Miller
Wed, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 4–5: Join us to discuss "Camp" by Kayla Miller. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
TEENS (grades 6–12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Friendship Bracelet Meet-Up - for Kids
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Make friends and friendship bracelets!
Friendship Bracelet Meet-Up - for Teens
Thu, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Make friends and friendship bracelets!
Game Time for Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Spend time together playing games and meeting others in the community. Play one of our games or bring your own to teach others. Come prepared to have some fun!
Storytime
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Friday Fun - Play Time
Fri, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Play with toys and friends, old and new!
Coding Club - Makey Makey Video Game Controllers
Fri, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS & TEENS (kindergarten – grade 12): Discover, experiment, innovate—join us to explore coding, robots and more!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Jul 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Saturday Session - Craft Club
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Make a craft and meet new friends!
Family Trivia
Sun, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Theme Day Parade: Mix & Match Pattern Day - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
ALL AGES (fun for everyone): Dress up to match today’s theme. Mix and match patterns like plaid, stripes, and polka dots. Show off your theme day look in a parade around the library!
Colormania: Coloring for Adults
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Coloring is a fun way to relax and unwind. Join us to exercise your creative side. Coloring sheets and supplies provided. Color your stress away!
Bookworm Buddies - "Summer of the Sea Serpent" by Mary Pope Osborne
Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Meeting Room
Going into GRADES 2–3: Join us to discuss "Summer of the Sea Serpent" by Mary Pope Osborne. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Meet the Artist
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Lobby - Program and Exhibit Area
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Join Sinéad to learn about her journey as an artist, where she finds inspiration for her pieces, and her art processes.
Page Turners - "Be Prepared" by Vera Brosgol
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
Going into GRADES 6-8: Join us to discuss "Be Prepared" by Vera Brosgol. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Youth Desk.
Learn the Ropes
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ALL AGES: Join a team from the National Museum of the American Sailor at Naval Station Great Lakes to "learn the ropes" with some basic knot tying skills that every Sailor learns in bootcamp! Drop in.
Senator Mary Edly-Allen Mobile Business Hours - Illinois State Senator for the 31st District
Tue, Jul 21, 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.
Knitters Night Out - All handicrafters are welcome!
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): 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.
Game Smorgasbord - Connect 4
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Try different versions of the game with family and friends while showing off your Connect 4 skills!
Books on Tap - The Baby Dragon Café by A.T. Qureshi
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LakeHouse Restaurant
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Meet us at the LakeHouse Restaurant in Lake Villa. It's a book club with a twist!
PAW Patrol & Dinosaurs Party
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Celebrate the new movie with a party where no fun is too big and no pup is too small!
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
TEENS (grades 6–12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Water Games - *OUTDOORS* We'll reschedule if the weather is unpleasant
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Bring your towel for high-energy water games! We'll reschedule if the weather is unpleasant.
Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Tai Chi - *OUTDOORS*
Thu, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Practice Tai Chi with Ken Ning to boost balance, reduce stress, and improve well-being through mindful exercise. All levels welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing.
This event is full
LiTTLE LUNAS - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Fri, Jul 24, 9:30am - 10:15am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Don’t miss this interactive bilingual concert with the Cervantes sisters from The Luna Blues Machine! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Jonas Friddle - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Fri, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
ALL AGES: Hear traditional American folk tunes and originals songs performed by award-winning singer-songwriter Jonas Friddle on banjo and guitar! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Summer Camp Bingo
Sat, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
ALL AGES (fun for everyone): Join us for a camp-tastic summer bingo challenge!
Saturday Session - Puzzle Club
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Assemble jigsaw puzzles with family and friends!
Chess Club
Sun, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Play the game, hone your skills and meet new friends!
Teen After-Hours Mystery Party
Sun, Jul 26, 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
TEENS (going into grades 6–12): When the sun goes down, the real camp drama begins... Sign up to be a camper and solve the mystery!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Jul 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp
Mon, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Have fun while practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics.
The Whip Guy - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Mon, Jul 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
ALL AGES: Get ready for stunts, history, physics, and lots of exciting whip cracking with two-time Guinness World Record Holder Chris Camp! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Murder & Mayhem: Murder At Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): LVDL's monthly mystery book discussion that meets on the fourth Monday of the month.
All Aboard! - *OUTDOORS* We'll reschedule if the weather is unpleasant
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path,YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Full steam ahead for train crafts—plus you can ride a trackless train from Bella’s Bouncies around the Great Lawn! (Rain date: August 4)
Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Have fun while practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics.
R&B Soul Line Dance Workshop - *OUTDOORS*
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
Join this fun and exciting R&B Soul Line Dance Workshop with Belynda Head of Lines 'N Motion, as she walks you through each dance with step-by-step instructions at a comfortable pace.
This event is full
Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Have fun while practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics.
Teen D&D Club
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
TEENS (grades 6–12): Calling all adventurers for character building, campaigns and more!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Foraging Basics
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Natalie Evans shares ways to safely and ethically forage. Enjoy beverages and seasonal foraged snacks. Discover the wild foods all around us!
Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
PRESCHOOL (entering kindergarten next year): Have fun while practicing everything from counting to colors to phonics.
Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Fishing 101
Thu, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
ADULTS (ages 18 and up): Get hooked on fishing with tournament angler Eugene Kim! Learn about fishing basics including local fishing spots, techniques, gear, lures, and more.
Flash Fiction Contest - Deadline for submissions: July 31
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Lake Villa District Library
KIDS & TEENS (kindergarten – grade 12): Write a super short story (400 words or less) that takes place at summer camp! Upload your story here.
Friday Fun - Art Start
Fri, Jul 31, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Blend the rules and create a masterpiece!
Guided Nature Walk at Raven Glen Forest Preserve
Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Raven Glen Forest Preserve
Take a guided nature walk with a representative from the Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet at Raven Glen Forest Preserve. Adult supervision is required for all participants under 18.
Registration opens Friday, July 24 2026 at 10:00am
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Camp Read-a-Lot Party - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path,Outdoor - Reading Room
ALL AGES: Sing camp songs, compete in a giant game of Simon Says, and be amazed by the magic of Miss Make-Believe—all in the library’s new backyard! *If the weather is unpleasant, we'll move indoors.*
Saturday Session - Coloring Club
Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Drop in to color and chat!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Theme Day Parade: Pajama Day - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Mon, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Villa District Library
ALL AGES (fun for everyone): Dress up to match today’s theme, Pajama Day. Wear your pajamas. Show off your theme day look in a parade around the library! Meet outside on the patio.
Barely Balanced - *OUTDOORS* Bring your own blanket / lawn chairs
Mon, Aug 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Pavilion, Lawn, Path
ALL AGES: Hilarious, high-energy hijinks! Daring stunts! Non-stop comedy! Watch Small, Medium and Large balance on top of each other, contort their limbs, and juggle knives as sharp as their wit.
Summer Acting Spotlight
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Meeting Room
Build acting skills through fun, guided exercises that boost confidence, expression, and stage presence. Explore characters, spark imagination, and perform in a supportive space. No experience needed.
Chopped Craft Challenge
Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): What can you create with our mystery craft supplies?
Teen Craft & Snack - Lanterns and Lemons
Tue, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Make a craft and meet new friends while enjoying the snack of the month!
Guided Nature Walk at Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
Take a guided nature walk with a representative from the Lake County Forest Preserves. Meet at Grant Woods Forest Preserve. Adult supervision is required for all participants under 18.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 28 2026 at 10:00am
Representative Tom Weber Traveling Office Hours - Illinois State Representative for the 64th District
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Fort Building
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Is building forts your forte? Drop in and prove it!
Cartoon Workshop: Hilarious Hiking - presented by Andertoons
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
KIDS & TEENS (kindergarten – grade 12): Who knows what we’ll draw with guest artist Mark Anderson: Weird plants? Quicksand? Bigfoot?
Family Trivia
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Impress us with your trivia knowledge and compete against other families!
Storytime - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Thu, Aug 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - Outdoor - Patio
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun! *If the weather is unpleasant, we’ll move indoors.*
Animal Explorers - Zebras
Thu, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
KIDS (kindergarten – grade 5): Don't miss these fun activities about the animals you love!
Teen Bad Art Party
Thu, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lake Villa District Library - YA Program Room
TEENS (grades 6–12): Craft a disaster-piece and let your creativity run wild!
Storytime
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Mysterious Creatures of Illinois - From Bigfoot to Thunderbirds
Thu, Aug 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room A/B
Author Chad Lewis shares on-site investigations of Bigfoot, lake monsters, and phantom beasts across Illinois including witness drawings, weird photos, bizarre sound clips, and eye-witness testimony.
Friday Fun - Dance Party
Fri, Aug 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
LITTLES (birth – age 5): Dance the morning away with friends!
Great Decisions - Ukraine and European Security
Fri, Aug 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - AS Program Room B
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.
Congressman Brad Schneider Neighborhood Office Hours - U.S. Rep. for Illinois's 10th Congressional District
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
Neighborhood Hours with State Rep. Joyce Mason's Office - Illinois State Representative for the 61st District
Fri, Aug 07, 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
Sat, Aug 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (kids & caregivers): Join us for stories, songs & fun!
Second Saturday Readers-The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters - *OUTDOORS* Meet us on the patio!
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Saturday Session - Midday Movie: "GOAT"
Sat, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Villa District Library - YS Program Room A/B
FAMILY (all ages): Enjoy a movie on our screen and we'll provide the popcorn!
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