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Reg 'n' Go Kit: Octopus Windchime

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

In celebration of Lake Forest Read's Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, create a unique octopus-shaped windchime.

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

Nine Brains Are Better Than One: Octopus Intelligence

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Join Dr. Mariela Faykoo-Martinez in person to explore octopus intelligence. Preserved octopus specimens in jars and on slides will be available to view. Attendees ar...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Book Discussion of "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Register and join your Lake Forest Librarians in person for a lively discussion of this year's Lake Forest Reads title, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoons with Judy Levin: "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion. Please note this program is now in person only. September 19 The Great Divide by Cri...

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

Drop-in Octopus Craft

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families, Everyone
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Drop in to nibble ocean-themed snacks, watch an octopus documentary, and make a cephalopod craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Discussion of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at Open Lands

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Forest Open Lands Association at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Register and join Julia Lunn of Open Lands and a Lake Forest Librarian in person at Lake Forest Open Lands for a lively discussion of this year's Lake Forest Reads title, Remarkabl...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Watercolor Clownfish & Starfish

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Register and join Audrey Ra in person to sketch and paint a watery scene of clownfish and starfish in watercolor.

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

Drop-in Octopus Ocean Storytime through Age 6

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

Drop in for octopus and ocean stories, movement, and a special project.