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December 2, 2022

Watch for Santa in the Libertyville Santa Parade
The #LibertyvilleGrinch Has Returned
Mayor Johnson Closes Out National Native American Heritage Month
Drop Your Letters to Santa's Mailbox
Celebrate MainStreet Libertyville's Last First Friday of 2022
Senior Center Holiday Murder Mystery Lunch
Libertyville Historical Society's Victorian Christmas Open House

Small Business Tools at Cook Memorial Library
Cheers to Gift Certificates in Libertyville 60048!
Employment Opportunities

A cartoon Santa is behind two Christmas trees with gifts. Text reads "2022 Santa Parade - Saturday, December 3rd."

Watch for Santa in the Libertyville Santa Parade

Follow Saint Nick as he rides throughout Libertyville - decorated trucks in tow!

Parade begins at 2 pm TOMORROW. Remember to keep an eye out for Santa using our special Santa Tracker! Directions and the tracker are available here.

A photo of the Grinch in a Santa hat behind jail bars reads "Wanted: #Libertyville Grinch"

The #LibertyvilleGrinch Has Returned

After a year of calm in Whoville, the Grinch is back to his old ways and has again chosen Libertyville as his playground! Keep your eyes peeled for his whereabouts in Libertyville parks with special clues released each week.

Can you help us find the #LibertyvilleGrinch? Follow Libertyville Recreation for the latest updates on sightings (coming soon)!

A cauliflower blue background features symmetrical designs in yellow, taupe, and orange. In the center reads "Celebrating Native American Heritage Month."

Mayor Johnson Closes Out National Native American Heritage Month

At the October 25th Village Board meeting, Mayor Johnson signed a proclamation designating November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month. This is part of a continuous effort to recognize heritage months in Libertyville.

Mayor Johnson has issued a statement to close out the inaugural month. To read the statement, click here.

Santa is in front of a green background with snowflakes. He is pointing around a white divider at a photo of a decorated mailbox. Text reads "Santa's Mailbox - Two mailbox locations! Village Hall and Riverside Park."

Drop Your Letters to Santa's Mailbox

Santa's mailbox is officially open for letters! Now through December 20th, drop off your note to Santa at one of his mailboxes at Village Hall (118 W. Cook Ave.) or Riverside Park (870 Country Club Dr.). Make sure to include a return address so he can send you a personalized response!

No postage required - Santa's elves will pick up his deliveries.

Text on a green background reads "First Fridays."

Celebrate MainStreet Libertyville's Last First Friday of 2022

Support your local downtown and join MainStreet Libertyville for First Friday TONIGHT! Enjoy refreshments, special discounts, and exclusive shopping features as shops stay open late. Close out the night with dinner at one of Libertyville's award-winning restaurants!

For details, click here.

A mock-up of a bloody knife in front of a fallen bottle of wine is at the top. Below is text that reads "Libertyville Senior Center presents: Holiday Murder Mystery Lunch."

Senior Center Holiday Murder Mystery Lunch

WHODUNNIT? Join the Libertyville Senior Center for a Holiday Murder Mystery Lunch at noon on Friday, December 9th! Work to solve the crime as you dine on a three course meal of chicken or salmon, roasted potatoes, asparagus, salad, and dessert.

Tickets are $25. Registration closes at noon on Wednesday, December 7th. To register, visit or call the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., at (847) 247-7659.

A small blue house sits above text in a taupe square. Text reads "Victorian Christmas - Ansel B. Cook Home Open Houses."

Libertyville Historical Society's Victorian Christmas Open House

Continuing an over-fifty year Libertyville tradition, the Libertyville Historical Society welcomes visitors to experience a Victorian Christmas at the Ansel B. Cook Home.

Both floors of the Cook Home will be open on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th. Suggested donations for the tour are $2/adults, $1/seniors and youth ages 5-18.

Small Business Tools at Cook Memorial Library

Looking to boost your business with 3D printing, vinyl designs, or green screen video? Look no further than Cook Memorial Public Library! The Workshop, a technology center housed in the library, features a number of tech devices to put your small business on the map. Curate your presence in a digital studio to take your tech to the next step! Appointments are required.

The background is light blue with a faint dark blue representing snow mounds. The world "elf" is in the center with a stocking as the letter L. Text reads "Elf the Musical."

Senior Center Trip to Elf the Musical

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"...and sing you will at Elf: The Musical! Join the Libertyville Senior Center for a day of holiday music and magic at Drury Lane Theater.

Tickets are $100 and include a three-course lunch, transportation, and a ticket to the show. Bus leaves at 11 am and will return by 5 pm. To register, visit or call the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., at (847) 247-7659.

Cheers to Gift Certificates in Libertyville 60048!

CHEERS to choice – with gift certificates, that is! Forget worrying about the color, size, or style and find the perfect fit for anyone on your list with a gift card or certificate.

Gift them a personalized shopping experience in Libertyville with a branded gift card or a MainStreet Libertyville gift certificate, redeemable at over 80 businesses! Clink glasses with us at www.Shop60048.com.

Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

Interested in a career in community service ? Get alerts for future job postings with the Village at Notify Me > Government Jobs!

Upcoming Meetings

December 6th
Parks and Recreation Committee - 6:00 p.m.