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

Sunday Stories In-Person

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Schroeder Room

Animation Club In-Person

Ever wanted to learn basic animation techniques, but the process feels too daunting without guidance?Stop by Animation Club at the library on the first Sunday of every month!

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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!

Toddler/ Preschool Let's Play Pretend In-Person

Toddler/Preschool Drop-in unstructured play for children and caregivers.Work at a grocery store, throw on your construction vest, or put out firesâthe options are endless in this unstructured imaginative playtime!

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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Family Game Night In-Person

Stop by the library for a fun evening of playing board games. We will provide popcorn and a variety of games to enjoy!

Schroeder Room

Caregiver Support Group In-Person

Partnering with the Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance (AAHAA) as part of their Caregiver Program, this group is dedicated to supporting caregivers and family members by providing essential resources, expert guidance, and emotional support. Our goal is to cr......More

Partnering with the Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance (AAHAA) as part of their Caregiver Program, this group is dedicated to supporting caregivers and family members by providing essential resources, expert guidance, and emotional support. Our goal is to create a compassionate community that fosters shared understanding, helps navigate critical decisions, and promotes the well-being of both caregivers and their loved ones.We look forward to welcoming caregivers into this supportive space where they can connect, learn, and thrive together.

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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 ......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 The LakeHouse to discuss My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Please contact the library for a copy of this month's book.The LakeHouse - 850 Tower Dr, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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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

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.

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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

All Ages LEGO Club In-Person

Are you a fan of building Lego? Come hang out and talk about everything Lego, show off your creations, and participate in our monthly building activity! Please email Carter, [email protected] with any questions.

Large Meeting Room

Design Your Own D&D Mini In-Person

Make a figure of your character in Hero Forge!The library can then print the mini using our on-site 3D printer.Note: There is a sister program called "Paint Your Own D&D Mini" where you can paint the miniature you design in this program. Paint Your Own D&D Mini is on De......More

Make a figure of your character in Hero Forge!The library can then print the mini using our on-site 3D printer.Note: There is a sister program called "Paint Your Own D&D Mini" where you can paint the miniature you design in this program. Paint Your Own D&D Mini is on December 28th.

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Try Your Hand: Peppermint Bathbombs In-Person

Make some DIY peppermint candy bathbombs! The kit will be ready to pick up on December 15th. The kit will come with a QR code to the video tutorial. Relax, refresh, and get creative with this month's Try Your Hand and make yourself (or a friend) some peppermint bathbom......More

Make some DIY peppermint candy bathbombs! The kit will be ready to pick up on December 15th. The kit will come with a QR code to the video tutorial. Relax, refresh, and get creative with this month's Try Your Hand and make yourself (or a friend) some peppermint bathbomnbs. Pick up your free kit at the Teen Desk and follow along with our easy step-by-step video tutorial to craft your own fizzy, festive peppermint bath bombs at home.Each kit includes the ingredients and materials you need to make your own bath bombs.

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

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