Walk-In Family Storytime In-Person

(Birth-5th grade, Drop-In) Drop by for an in-person family storytime with varying leveled books (to meet the needs of all young readers), music, and movement.

Schroeder Room

Teen Library Advisory Board In-Person

Join us at the library! Get volunteer hours at the library by helping us assemble craft kits, sharing your ideas for future programs and discussing all things library. Register or just drop in.Bring your volunteer forms with you to receive credit or fill out the library......More

Join us at the library! Get volunteer hours at the library by helping us assemble craft kits, sharing your ideas for future programs and discussing all things library. Register or just drop in.Bring your volunteer forms with you to receive credit or fill out the libraryâs volunteer application available here: Volunteer Application

Meeting 2

Creative Writing Workshop In-Person

Join us every first Wednesday and third Sunday for Creative Writing Workshop! Bring in a work-in-progress for us to take a look at.CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK ONLY! We're not here to tear anyone's work apart.Works-in-progress can be any type of fiction, including but not limi......More

Join us every first Wednesday and third Sunday for Creative Writing Workshop! Bring in a work-in-progress for us to take a look at.CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK ONLY! We're not here to tear anyone's work apart.Works-in-progress can be any type of fiction, including but not limited to: poetry, short stories, and excerpts from novels.

Meeting 2

Music and Movement Preschool Storytime In-Person

(Ages 3-5) For the first half, we will have an in-person storytime. For the second half, we'll practice fine motor skills to earn a small prize. This event requires registration, but you can call on the day of the event to check if we have enough materials available. **......More

(Ages 3-5) For the first half, we will have an in-person storytime. For the second half, we'll practice fine motor skills to earn a small prize. This event requires registration, but you can call on the day of the event to check if we have enough materials available. **Siblings are welcome, but the activities and prizes are for the preschool age group.**

Schroeder Room

Drop-in After School STEAM In-Person

(Grades K-5): Come try a fun STEAM activity at the library every month. This is a drop-in event. Children may arrive at any time between 3:00 and 4:45, complete the project, and leave when they are finished.

Schroeder Room

YA Lit Box In-Person

Fill out a questionnaire (your first time signing up) and you will get a book picked out especially for you along with snacks and fun goodies. Love to read? Sign up for our personalized book box for young adult fiction fans in grades 6-12. Complete this questionnaire (C......More

Fill out a questionnaire (your first time signing up) and you will get a book picked out especially for you along with snacks and fun goodies. Love to read? Sign up for our personalized book box for young adult fiction fans in grades 6-12. Complete this questionnaire (CLICK HERE) the first time you sign up and we will custom select a book just for you. Complete the return slip when you return your box so we can refine our future selections for you. You will be sent an email when your box is ready and you will have one week to pick it up. The box will also contain a few bookish surprises along with a snack or two to enjoy while you read. Bring the book and box back when they are due but the rest is yours to keep!

Storytime for Littles In-Person

(Birth-36 months and their caregivers/ In-Person) Child will enjoy a 20 minute storytime and 20 minute art/ tummy time. This event requires registration for the child, but you can call on the day of the event to check if we have enough materials available. **Siblings ar......More

(Birth-36 months and their caregivers/ In-Person) Child will enjoy a 20 minute storytime and 20 minute art/ tummy time. This event requires registration for the child, but you can call on the day of the event to check if we have enough materials available. **Siblings are welcome, but the activities and prizes are for the babies/ toddlers.**

Schroeder Room

Books and Boba In-Person

Let's talk books! We will talk about the books you are reading now, your favorite books of all time and books you are dying to read. We will also look at some books that have come out recently, as well as books that you may like that are on the YA shelves. As we talk......More

Let's talk books! We will talk about the books you are reading now, your favorite books of all time and books you are dying to read. We will also look at some books that have come out recently, as well as books that you may like that are on the YA shelves. As we talk all about books, we will enjoy an awesome Boba Tea.

Meeting 2

Anime Club In-Person

Are you an Anime or Manga fan? Then come to Anime Club! We meet every Monday to discuss Manga, watch Anime, enjoy a variety of activities or just hang out with other fans. We have snacks too! This club is for students in 8th grade through High School.

Eide Room

Minis Meet-up In-Person

Drop-in, unstructured play for children 0-36 months old with a caregiver.This program allows caregivers to socialize while their babies play together with a variety of sensory toys and board books.

Schroeder Room

Cocoa and Crafts In-Person

Join us in creating a craft while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate! ALLERGY ALERT - THIS PROGRAM HAS FOOD

Schroeder Room

Chess and Cookies In-Person

Get together with others to enjoy the classic, fun game of chess. All skill levels are welcome and we would be happy to teach anyone who wants to learn. And of course there will be cookies too! Open to everyone ages 6 through adult.

Eide Room

Books and Beverages In-Person

Join us around town for our roving book club! Books & Beverages book club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at local establishments around town, to enjoy some refreshments and talk about books. The library will offer appetizers, and each patron is responsible f......More

Join us around town for our roving book club! Books & Beverages book club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at local establishments around town, to enjoy some refreshments and talk about books. The library will offer appetizers, and each patron is responsible for their own beverages. This month we will meet at Galatiâs to discuss My Friends by Fredrick Backman. Please contact the library for a copy of this month's book.Galati's - 142 Cedar Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Off-site

Drop-In Process Art In-Person

(Birth-5th grade, Drop-In) We will provide the materials, and you create! We will also offer smocks to those doing the artwork and tummy time materials for babies to engage in sensory play.

Schroeder Room

Open Workshop In-Person

Do you need some time to finish a project? Or start one? Come to open workshop hours to socialize with other adults while getting some crafts done! Staff will be available for assistance. Registration with notes on what you want to do is appreciated. Walk ins still welc......More

Do you need some time to finish a project? Or start one? Come to open workshop hours to socialize with other adults while getting some crafts done! Staff will be available for assistance. Registration with notes on what you want to do is appreciated. Walk ins still welcome.

Workshop

Code Club In-Person

Code club is a time when kids can come and learn how to make websites, video games, and apps. Itâs informal, fun, and very interactive. Come have fun, make friends, and build cool stuff with us!

Meeting 2

The Silent Book Club In-Person

Join us at the library for The Silent Book Club. A little socialization, a lot of books, none of the pressure.The Silent Book Club is a book club for people who want to socialize a bit and talk about the books they're reading, without the rules or pressure of a regular......More

Join us at the library for The Silent Book Club. A little socialization, a lot of books, none of the pressure.The Silent Book Club is a book club for people who want to socialize a bit and talk about the books they're reading, without the rules or pressure of a regular book club.Bring whatever you are currently reading, (all formats are welcome!) on the second Wednesday of each month to the quiet reading room, to have some snacks, talk about what we're reading, and then settle in for a nice quiet read.Registration is not required.Please contact Kat at [email protected] with any questions.

Reading Room

Nintendo Switch Club (Drop-in) In-Person

(Grades 3-5) Join our Nintendo Switch Club and play games with your friends on the libraryâs Nintendo Switch! Board games and coloring sheets will be available to play while you wait for your turn with the Switch. No registration necessary!

Schroeder Room

Lavender Lounge In-Person

Build community by reading and discussing diverse books while de-stressing.Bring an open mind.Snacks provided.

Meeting 2

All Day Art (Drop in) In-Person

(Birth-Grade 5): Join us for a drop in drawing program with fun weekly themes. Stop by any time between 9:00 and 4:30 the project does not take all day.

Schroeder Room