Friends of Lake Villa District Library Award 2023 Scholarships

Celia Palamalayil, Isabel Ward and Emma Aleckson are the 2023 Friends of Lake Villa District Library Scholarship winners. Each will receive $1,000.00 to further their education in the upcoming school year.

The three recipients, all 2023 graduates of Grayslake North High School, were selected from a pool of 13 applicants. According to Judy Stone, member of the Friends Scholarship Committee, “Each student was quite exceptional, which made the final decision difficult.”

Attend Library's Outdoor Space Plan Presentation

On Thursday, March 23 at 6:30pm, Hitchcock Design Group and Hay & Associates will present Lake Villa District Library’s Comprehensive Outdoor Space Plan.

Using feedback from area stakeholders and community members, HDG created a robust plan of various projects throughout the library’s property. Those who attend the presentation will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback.

“This is an exciting time,” said library director Mick Jacobsen.  “We’re looking forward to sharing the plan with the community.”

Lake Villa District Library’s Wine And Craft Beer Tasting Set For February 10

Grapes & Growlers: A Night at the Library 2023, sponsored by the Lake Villa District Library Foundation, is set for Friday, February 10, 7-9pm. 

Part wine/craft beer tasting and part blues concert featuring John Primer & the Real Deal Blues Band, Grapes & Growlers is the perfect cure for cabin fever.