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Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, July 3, 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.

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Library closed

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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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Drop-in Teen Arts & Crafts

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Painting, knitting, or air dry clay! Stitching, sketching, or paper maché! Drop in and bring your own project to work on or come empty-handed and learn a new hobby during this open...

Chat with Staff from the Office of State Representative Bob Morgan

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Details:

Meet the staff from the office of State Representative Bob Morgan of the West Deerfield Township and discuss issues that are important to you.

Trendy Taste Tests

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to taste-test the world! June Japan July Mexico August Germany If you have food allergies, please be careful when trying new foo...

Required
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K-Beauty, K-Pop, & K-Dramas

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to explore Korean culture. We'll watch K-pop music videos and K-drama trailers, all while pampering our skin with sheet masks and other popular K-bea...

Required
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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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.

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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 7/19 - 7/28
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 ...

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Arty Party with Magic, Ice, & Foam

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Drop in and join us from 1:00–3:00 pm for a Summer Reading celebration! Bring the entire family to enjoy treats and drinks including Kona Shaved Ice, face painting, Dan Gogh's...

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Drop-in Teen Arts & Crafts

Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Painting, knitting, or air dry clay! Stitching, sketching, or paper maché! Drop in and bring your own project to work on or come empty-handed and learn a new hobby during this open...

Trendy Taste Tests

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to taste-test the world! June Japan July Mexico August Germany If you have food allergies, please be careful when trying new foo...

Required

Library opens at 2:00 pm

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Lake Forest Library

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

Closing
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 8/9 - 8/18
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 ...

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The History of Fort Sheridan

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
History Events / history-events:

Details:

Register and join us in person to explore the history of Fort Sheridan including its founding, distinctive architecture, notable residents, and current status as one of Lake County...

Required
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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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.

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Drop-Off

Friday, August 23, 2024 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...

Chat with Staff from the Office of State Representative Bob Morgan

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Details:

Meet the staff from the office of State Representative Bob Morgan of the West Deerfield Township and discuss issues that are important to you.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...