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Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's summer reading program and your summer vacations. Organized ...

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Register and join us in person to experience science in action as we learn how to make a refreshing and delicious summertime treat!

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

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Register for each date separately, wear old clothes, and join us for sensory fun and exploration through messy play. June 18 Shaving Cream Sensory Play July 16 Fizzy Cl...

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Register and join us in person to dive into the creepy crawly world of insects and arachnids and discover why our multi-legged friends are important to the world we live in.  ...

Register and join us in person for a cross-generational 3D printing class! Each adult and child pair will learn about the tools and programs used to successfully design and print y...

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

Wear your pajamas and drop in to the Children’s Library for stories, songs, and activities.

summer-events

Register, dress for a mess, and join us in person for a fun afternoon full of creativity! June 26 Bubble Art July 24 Silly Putty

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Drop in to Elawa Farm and join one of your favorite Lake Forest Children's Librarians for a snappy, fun, interactive storytime full of books, music, movement, and puppets!

Register and join us for a bubble show full of magic and sculptures!

Register and join us in person as Spark the Firefly and her friends spend a summer night singing songs and telling stories around the campfire and under the stars.

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Register and join us in person for a magical afternoon with Morris the Magic Man! Get ready for illusions, puppets, and fun while practicing wonderful qualities including courtesy,...

Drop in to Elawa Farm and join one of your favorite Lake Forest Children's Librarians for a snappy, fun, interactive storytime full of books, music, movement, and puppets!

summer-events

Drop in and explore a variety of coding games and technology, including Sphero Minis, Ozobots, Code & Go Robot Mouse, and more!