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Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Swap

Saturday, August 24, 2024 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 willi...

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3D Printing Together for Grades 3–5 with an Adult

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

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...

Required

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

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Coffee Filter Candy Corn

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Fall into fall with this craft featuring food dye and coffee filters!

Required

Teen Maker Studio: Virtual Reality Vacation

Thursday, September 5, 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! Travel the world with the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Add Your Own Design to a Tote Bag

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn how to use a sublimation printer and heat press transfer machine to add your favorite picture or design to a tote bag.

Required
Beatles

The History of the Beatles in One Hour

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join Gary Wenstrup in person for a walk down Penny Lane memory lane. As a musical entity, The Beatles have not existed for more than 50 years, yet their story, persona...

Required

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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...

Drop-in LEGO Club

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 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!

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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, September 11, 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

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Thursday, September 12, 2024 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:

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, audiobooks, and more. Thursday 20% m...

How to Solve Your Own Murder

Mystery Book Group: "How to Solve Your Own Murder"

Thursday, September 12, 2024 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! September 12 How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin October 10 A Mortal Terror ...

Required
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Storytellers: Teen Writing Club

Thursday, September 12, 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

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Friday, September 13, 2024 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:

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, audiobooks, and more. Thursday 20% m...

image of Drop-in Playtime with multi colored time in primary colors with imagery of LEGOS, blocks, and puppets

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Saturday, September 14, 2024 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:

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, audiobooks, and more. Thursday 20% m...

Intro to Vinyl

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us for intro-level instruction on using a vinyl cutter. Learn about both sticky/adhesive and heat transfer methods while creating your own vinyl cutting design.

Required

Solve Our Breakout EDU Escape Boxes

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

It’s like an escape room in a box! Gather your group to tackle BreakoutEDU riddles and puzzles. No more than 6 people per group. At least one person must be over the age of 12. ...

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Sunday, September 15, 2024 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:

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, audiobooks, and more. Thursday 20% m...

Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

On the listed Mondays while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home.

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...

Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 9/16 - 9/23
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 ...