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This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement that provide lots of opportunities for learning new words.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook & eAudiobook Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Register and join us in person to learn how to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more using your Lake Forest Library card. Discover tips for using the Libby, cloudLibrary, and Hoopla...

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join 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 receive a ...

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Family Storytime through Age 6

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in with your family to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Intro to PyGame Grades 5-8

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Discover the basics of programming in Python, one of the most popular programming languages. Basic computer skills required.  Learn Python basics through game development w...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Studio: Rainbow Loom Bracelet Making

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Make bracelets out of colorful rubber bands and charms supplied by the library.

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more!

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Tea Party Storytime for Ages 3-7

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Join us for Tea Party Storytime at Lake Forest Library. Feel free to dress up and bring your favorite stuffie or doll. Apple juice and cookies will be served. Ages 3 and up.&nbs...

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Five & Under Storytime for Ages 0–5

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, movement, and rhymes.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement that provide lots of opportunities for learning new words.

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.

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Board Meetings / board-events:

board-events

Details:

For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Books Discussion Group: "The Civically Engaged Reader"

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. This session's readings are taken from The Civically Engaged Reader&nbs...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join new and established players in person to castle, capture, and checkmate!

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Storytime through Age 6 at Lake Forest Open Lands

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands Association at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in and join one of your favorite Children’s Librarians at Open Lands for a special nature storytime in a beautiful setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons with Judy Levin: "Wandering Stars"

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion. Please note this program is now in person only. December 19 Absolution by Alice McDe...

Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Family Storytime through Age 6

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in with your family to enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more!

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Five & Under Storytime for Ages 0–5

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, movement, and rhymes.

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement that provide lots of opportunities for learning new words.

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

Becoming a Self-taught Learner

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Discover a variety of online resources the library can offer for attaining your personal and professional goals.  We will discuss a few of our online resources accessible w...

Required