The Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees approved the contract for the former library building at 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa following an open bid process.  Grace Community Bible Church (currently of Grayslake) purchased the property for $1,250,000 with a closing date of September 30, 2021. 

“Selling the former library building was always a part of our plan,” said Library Director, Mikael Jacobsen. “We are pleased to sell the building and wish Pastor Mike Bryant and his congregation all the best.” 

The Friends of Lake Villa District Library are happy to announce the 2021 scholarship winners.

In celebration of Audiobook Month, Highland Park Public Library and Lake Villa District Library have joined forces to bring award-winning narrator Julia Whelan to their communities on Monday, June 7, at 7pm.  The program will be held virtually on Zoom and registration is required. 

Groups or individuals interested in purchasing the former Lake Villa District Library building at 1001 E. Grand Avenue will have the opportunity to place a bid on the property.  Currently listed at $1,995, 000.00 with Robert E. Frank Realty, the site contains five parcels and will be sold “as is”.

Study room use, expanded public computer sessions, in-library reading materials and public seating areas will be available when Lake Villa District Library expands services beginning Monday, May 10, 2021.    

With the declining COVID-19 and increasing vaccination metrics in the library’s service area, library administration is confident this is the appropriate next step.  

“We are thrilled to be expanding services,” said Library Director Mikael Jacobsen. “We can’t wait to see more people back in the building.”