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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join other new and expert gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids program! New players rece...

Required
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Storytellers: Teen Writing Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom as we generate writing prompts using The Story Engine card deck, hold our own writing sprints, and conquer writer’s block to create short ...

Required
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Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required

Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit! September Bleeding Tissue Paper Bookmarks October Oreo Spiders & Ed...

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Drop in to the Library Foyer to get answers to your basic technology questions. We are happy to assist you with email, social media, library eResources, eBooks, and more. (Sessions...

Nail Art Night

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn basic nail art and elevate your home manicure.

Required

Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 10/25 - 11/1
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and a story! Take in the images and prose of a picture book one spread at a time on StoryWalk® signs around the Library ...

Teen Paint & Sip

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for a painting sesh and refreshing bev!

Required

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Drop in to the Library Foyer to get answers to your basic technology questions. We are happy to assist you with email, social media, library eResources, eBooks, and more. (Sessions...

image of "Magic the Gathering for Grades 5–12"

Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join other new and expert gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids program! New players rece...

Required
Storytellers: Teen Writing Club image

Storytellers: Teen Writing Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom as we generate writing prompts using The Story Engine card deck, hold our own writing sprints, and conquer writer’s block to create short ...

Required

Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit! September Bleeding Tissue Paper Bookmarks October Oreo Spiders & Ed...

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Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required

Teen Maker Studio: 3D-Printed Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to take over the Media Lab! Go modern this holiday season and use the technology of 3D printers to create your own ornaments.

Required

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Drop in to the Library Foyer to get answers to your basic technology questions. We are happy to assist you with email, social media, library eResources, eBooks, and more. (Sessions...

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Holiday Book Bazaar by the Friends

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Browse an assortment of holiday books selected to get you in the spirit of the season and to give as gifts. Prices are marked at the top of the first white page of each book. Payme...

Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing