May 4, 2025 eNews
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News License Plate Stickers
You can renew your license plates at the Library! Stop at the Checkout Desk, Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-4pm & Sun: 1-4pm. There is a fee of $9.50 plus the cost of the sticker; credit or debit card payments only. Patrons who qualify may get help applying for discounted license plates from the AgeGuide resource expert on Wednesday mornings at the Library. Drop in!
AgeGuide (ADRN) Hours
Wednesdays, 9:00am–1:00pm
Adults 60+ and their caregivers can drop in to meet with a certified representative about health, transportation, housing, and financial resources available for seniors in Lake County.
Spring Reading Challenge March‒May
Join the Spring Reading Challenge! Complete 3 prompts, turn in your card, and you'll be entered to win a $25 gift card. Pick up your challenge card at the Adult Help Desk on the 2nd floor.
Wild Ones: Pollinators in Your Preserves Tuesday, May 6, 7:00pm
Learn about the Lake County Forest Preserve’s Plant-Pollinator Monitoring Program and how ecologists use the data to guide restoration and conservation strategies. (In person/online)
Family History Finders Wednesday, May 7, 1:30pm
Explore your family history with library staff and peers by getting tips and resource ideas for genealogy research. (In person)
Movement & Meditation Thursday, May 8, 11:30am
Learn to calm your mind and body with Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. (In person)
Job Center on the Move
Thursday, May 8, 1:00‒4:00pm Meet with a Job Center representative for one-on-one support with customizing your resume, discussing your career transition, and more. Drop in!
Byte-Sized Tech
Thursday, May 8, 1:30‒3:00pm
Learn tips on how to make your tech life easier. Bring your device, login, and password for personalized help. Drop in.
Latin American Artists Between the Wars Monday, May 5, 7:00pm
Join art historian Jeff Mishur as he explores the impact of Mexico's Indigenismo movement on Latin American artists of the 1920s and 1930s. (Virtual in library/online)
Senior Connections The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali Friday, May 9, 10:30am
The Library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online) Click on the event to register. All events require registration.
Donuts with the Director Saturday, May 10, 9:30am
Bring your ideas or questions to speak with the library director, Laura Long, and hear firsthand about the exciting new things happening at the Library! Drop in.
Early Literacy Night
Monday, May 12, 5:30‒7:00pm
Adults and children of all ages. Meet professional literacy experts, preschool providers, and librarians to explore resources to boost your little one's reading skills in the early years. Drop in.
IL Libraries Present – Poverty: Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 7:00pm
Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, will lead a discussion on poverty, housing insecurity, racial inequality, and public policy. (Online)
The True Story of Sherlock Holmes
Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm
British ex-pat John Gowing reveals how Sherlock Holmes was created and evolved over time, including the real-life places and people behind the stories. (In person/online)
Booktok Talks In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Saturday, May 17, 11:00am
Discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee & pastries provided by the Library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein)