Chicago Tribune Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich will discuss her book, Even the Terrible Things Seem Beautiful to Me Now: On Hope, Loss, and Wearing Sunscreen on Monday, April 12 at 6pm, on Zoom.
In an effort to enhance the new library facility and to promote the work of artists living in Lake Villa Township, Lake Villa District Library is seeking proposals from local artists.
Artists who work in a variety of media---painting on canvas and paper, textiles and photography---are invited to submit proposals for consideration. The only stipulation: they need to live in Lake Villa Township.
Beginning Monday, February 15, Lake Villa District Library will expand hours to: Monday –Thursday 9am –7pm; Friday 9am –6pm; Saturday 9am –5pm; Sunday 1 –5pm.
Visits are limited to one-hour per person, per day, and all library safety mitigations will remain in place. Public computers and Notary Service will be available.
“We are happy to be expanding hours,” said Library Director Mikael Jacobsen. “Seeing our patrons safely and in person is wonderful!”
Lake Villa District Library will reopen Monday, February 1 for limited in-person service during the following hours: Monday –Thursday 11am –7pm; Friday 11am –6pm; Saturday 11am –5pm; Sunday 1 –5pm. Visits are limited to 30-minutes per person, per day, and all library safety mitigations will remain in place. “We strive to find the best balance between prioritizing both patron and staff safety as well as service to the community,” said Library Director Mikael Jacobsen. “There is much to consider.
As part of its long range planning process, Lake Villa District Library launched a community survey on Monday, January 25. The survey’s goal is to learn how the library can better serve area residents over the next three years. “We want to learn more about our community members and discover their aspirations for the area the library serves,” said library director Mikael Jacobsen.
Lake Villa District Library Prepares to Close
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, one of the country's leading anti-racist voices, and the #1 New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award winner, and historian, will discuss his book, How To Be An Antiracist at a live, moderated Zoom event on Monday, November 9 at 6pm.
The April 6, 2020 Consolidated Election will include the following Library offices:
Library Trustee –3 Trustees, each for a 4-year term of office
Courtesy Election Petition Packets are available at the Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst, IL, and can be picked up at the Adult Reference desk, Circulation desk, or by request in the Administrative Services office.