Lindenhurst, Illinois
Upcoming events from Lake Villa District Library in Lindenhurst.
60 upcoming events
In 30-minute one-on-one appointments, people can get their Medicare questions answered by Illinois Department on Aging SHIP Counselor Mike Dressendorfer. The event runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on November 12, 2026, and is open to ages 18 and up.
Storytime is a 30-minute session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026, where families with children up to age 17 can enjoy stories, songs, and fun with their caregivers.
Bollywood 101 is a one-hour session from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM on November 12, 2026, where participants learn and dance to Bollywood music. The listed age requirement is 18+, though the description mentions it is a family event for kids and caregivers.
The Teen D&D Club meets on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where participants play Dungeons & Dragons. The event is listed for ages 18+, though its description calls for teens in grades 6–12.
At this one-hour beginner workshop on November 12, 2026, participants learn Bollywood dance moves that reflect Indian culture. It is open to ages 18 and up.
At Friday Fun on November 13, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, children are invited to have fun molding their imagination, and the event is open to ages 0–17, with the littles (birth to age 5) specifically invited to take part.
In this 90-minute session on November 13, 2026, adults ages 18 and up learn about apps, games, and tools they can use online and offline to keep their brains healthy and active over time. It is presented by Wright to Learn.
In this one-hour session on November 13, 2026, tribal elder Gerald Savage of the Ho-Chunk Nation presents the history of Starved Rock from a Native perspective, covering Native residents, early explorers, forts, legends, and waterfalls. The program is for adults ages 18 and up.
At the Mythical Creatures Society on November 13, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, children from kindergarten through grade 5 (ages 0-17 listed) explore magical beings through fantastic activities.
On November 14, 2026, @Home offers a Hobbit Door Wreath kit for people 18 and older, available all day. The listing also notes that teens in grades 6–12 can get kits on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.
Storytime is a 30-minute event held on November 14, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where families with children can enjoy stories, songs, and activities. It is open to children ages 0-17 and their caregivers.
Second Saturday Readers is a monthly book discussion held on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, for adults ages 18 and up. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
On November 14, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM, attendees can learn about Marquette University's collection of J.R.R. Tolkien manuscripts, including those for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and gain a better understanding of Tolkien as a writer. The event is for ages 18 and up.
At the Craft Club on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, families can make a craft and meet new friends. The event is for children ages 0 to 17 and their caregivers.
At this one-hour event on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, children can rotate through fun stations to practice skills and concepts they need at school. It is open to children ages 0 to 17, with the description specifically addressing littles from birth to age 5.
Storytime is a 30-minute session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 16, 2026, where families can enjoy stories, songs, and activities together. It is open to children ages 0-17 and their caregivers.
At Colormania: Coloring for Adults on November 16, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM, participants can relax and practice mindfulness by coloring, with sheets and supplies provided. The event is for ages 18 and up.
The Birthday Club, held November 16, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:00 PM, invites families to celebrate birthdays with cake and singing at the library. The listed age is 18+, though the description says it is for kids and caregivers.
Storytime is a 30-minute family program on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, where children and caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and fun together. It is open to ages 0-17.
In this one-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Jim Gould and Ted Hazelgrove explore how hope and friendship sustain Frodo's determination and how they relate to living resiliently in difficult times. It is for ages 18 and up.
At this 30-minute event on November 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:00 PM, kids in kindergarten through grade 5 can try new popcorn flavors and find new favorites. The listed age range is 0 to 17.
At this 30-minute Taste Test Tuesday event on November 17, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:00 PM, attendees can try different kinds of popcorn. The listing is marked 18+, but the description says it is for teens in grades 6–12.
At Crafters Night Out on November 17, 2026, adults ages 18 and up can work on knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other craft projects and meet fellow crafters at the library from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
"Books on Tap" is a book club held on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Lake House Restaurant in Lake Villa, open to adults ages 18 and up.
At this 1.5-hour lunchtime event on November 18, 2026, adults 18 and up can hear WWII-era radio sound clips, including news broadcasts, presidential speeches, entertainment, and morale-boosting programs, presented by radio historian Steve Darnall.
At this event on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, participants discuss the book "Bea Wolf" by Zach Weinersmith. It is for ages 0-17 (grades 4-5), and copies of the book are available to check out at the Youth Desk.
Hobbit Trivia is a one-hour Middle-earth trivia event on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where people gather in teams to test their knowledge of the Middle-earth world. The event is listed for ages 18 and up, though the description says "all ages."
At this 90-minute beginner session on November 18, 2026, adults ages 18 and up learn to use the library's Ancestry.com subscription, watch a demonstration, and start researching their own family history.
Storytime is a 30-minute session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 19, 2026, where families with children can enjoy stories, songs, and activities. It is open to ages 0–17 and includes caregivers.
On November 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, Goodwill Great Lakes hosts an information session about the AbilityOne Program, which connects people with documented disabilities to supportive employment at Naval Station Great Lakes. The event is for ages 18 and up.
At this one-hour Coding Club on November 19, 2026 (4:30–5:30 PM), kids and teens from kindergarten through grade 12 can explore coding, robots, and more through hands-on discovery and experimentation. The event lists an age range of 18+, which conflicts with the description's kindergarten-to-grade-12 audience.
Adults ages 18 and up can spend two hours, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on November 19, 2026, playing games and meeting others in the community. Participants may play the provided games or bring their own to teach others.
The Teen D&D Club meets on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where participants play Dungeons & Dragons and make new friends. The event is listed for ages 18 and up, though the description says it is for teens in grades 6 through 12.
On Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, children can play with toys and friends, old and new. The event is for ages 0–17, with the description specifically aimed at littles (birth to age 5).
In this one-hour session on November 20, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, attendees aged 18 and up learn about the causes and effects of stress and practice relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, and visualization.
"Hot Takes" is a one-hour event held November 20, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, where attendees share bold opinions and debate them with others. The listing is for kids and teens from kindergarten through grade 12, though it also states an 18+ age limit, so the age eligibility is contradictory.
Storytime is a 30-minute session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 21, 2026, where children and caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and activities. It is open to ages 0-17.
At the Craft Club on November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, families can make a craft and meet new friends. The event is for children ages 0-17 and their caregivers.
An escape room event runs from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 21, 2026, where participants solve puzzles to stop a theft of the Declaration of Independence. The listed age requirement is 18 and up, though the description refers to teens in grades 6–12.
This 1-hour escape room runs on November 22, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, where participants solve puzzles to stop the theft of the Declaration of Independence. The listing is for adults aged 18 and older, although the description mentions teens in grades 6–12, which conflicts with the stated age requirement.
At the LEGO Club, held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 22, 2026, participants build with LEGO bricks that are provided. The event is for families, including kids ages 0-17 and their caregivers.
At Tiger Storytime on November 23, 2026, families with children aged 0–17 can enjoy tiger-themed stories and a visit from a special tiger neighbor. The event runs from 9:30 to 10:15 AM.
At the Middle Earth Olympics on November 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, kids in kindergarten through grade 5 can compete in games of speed, strength, and skill to win a gold ring. The event is open to ages 0–17.
Storytime is a 30-minute family event on November 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, where children and caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and fun together. It is open to ages 0-17.
"Murder & Mayhem" is a monthly mystery book discussion held on the fourth Monday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, hosted by LVDL, and it is for adults ages 18 and up.
At this 10:00–11:00 AM event on November 24, 2026, children from kindergarten through grade 5 (listed as ages 0–17) create their own maps of a magical realm. The location is not listed.
At this family event on November 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, children ages 0-17 and their caregivers can take part in an interactive movie experience, with attendees invited to come in their pajamas.
At this family event on November 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, kids and caregivers (ages 0-17) can watch episodes from the Hundred Acre Woods and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Lake Villa District Library calendar in Lindenhurst.
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