Lake Villa District Library is joining more than 20 libraries across the state of Illinois to host a special virtual event with former Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger to discuss his bestselling memoir Renegade: Defending Democracy And Liberty In Our Divided Country. The book captures one of the most transformative periods in recent history in a personal account from inside Congress. An Evening with Adam Kinzinger will take place via Zoom on Thursday, February 29, at 7 p.m.

Lake Villa District Library is one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grants, awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This prestigious grant marks a significant achievement, as LVDL becomes the first public library ever to be honored with this award. 

Grapes & Growlers: A Night at the Library 2024, sponsored by the Lake Villa District Library Foundation, is set for Friday, February 9, 7-9pm. There is a $10 cover charge and you must be 21+ to attend.

Antioch Fine Wine and Liquors will be pouring free samples of wine and local breweries---Harbor Brewing Co. and 9th Hour Brewing --- will be on hand with a variety of craft beers. Full glasses of select wine and beer will be available for a $5 per glass donation.

His name is Norm and he’s on display at Lake Villa District Library through November 28. Visitors can stop by anytime, during regular library hours, to see what he’s all about.

On loan from the Field Museum’s Harris Learning Connection, Norm is a full-size fiberglass reproduction of a T-rex’s skull and the main attraction for the library’s  Dinovember initiative—a month-long celebration of all-things dinosaur. Visit www.lvdl.org for a complete listing of programs and activities.