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Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tech Classes:

Details:

Drop in to the Library Foyer for first-come, first-served help with your technology questions. We are happy to assist with email, social media, library eResources, eBooks, and more...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Group: "A Disappearance in Fiji"

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective.June 12The Bookseller by Mark PryorJuly 10The Dante Club by Matthew PearlAugust 14A Disappearance in Fiji...

Required
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This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 8/16 - 8/24
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

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 ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Board Meeting

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Chair Yoga

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Community Partner event:

Details:

Register (call 847-234-2209 or email Dickinson Hall) and join staff from Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library off-site (100 E Old Mill Rd) in a welcoming environment where indivi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Drop-Off

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Starting today, drop off indoor plants that no longer delight you, and stop by again tomorrow to adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-f...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Swap

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Donate indoor plants that no longer delight you and adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-free indoor plants (in pots you are willing to...

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49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

It's time for the Friends' biggest book sale of the year! Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

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49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

It's time for the Friends' biggest book sale of the year! Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.
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49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

It's time for the Friends' biggest book sale of the year! Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

It's time for the Friends' biggest book sale of the year! Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Poetry Group

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment. Discuss different poems and poets each mont...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Board Meeting

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Poetry Group

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment. Discuss different poems and poets each mont...

Required
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The Poetry Group

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment. Discuss different poems and poets each mont...

Required

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Forest Library

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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:

Details:

During Library open hours, 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 whi...

Library closes at 1:00 pm

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Forest Library

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

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Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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.

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