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

Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit

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

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

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

Drop-in Movement Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime or Playtime event:

Details:

Drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eBook & eAudiobook Tips & Tricks

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Classes:

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 "Adults" group.

Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Therapy Dogs Visit

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Community Partner event:

Details:

Register and join staff from Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library in a welcoming environment where individuals dealing with memory loss and their care partners can connect and re...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon Book Discussion of "Three Girls from Bronzeville" at Lake Bluff Public Library

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lake Bluff Public Library at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

Details:

Drop in and join us in person off-site at Lake Bluff Public Library (123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff) for a discussion of this year's Read Between the Ravines title, Three Girls fro...

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

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Board Meetings / 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 "Adults" group.

Great Books Discussion Group: "Self-Reliance"

Wednesday, April 16, 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. Most of this session's readings are taken from The Civically Engaged Re...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Grades 5–12

Wednesday, April 16, 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 "Adults" group.

Afternoons with Judy Levin: "Three Girls from Bronzeville"

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

Details:

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.March 20North Woods by Daniel MasonApril 17Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Studio

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Tech Classes:

Details:

Register for each date and join us in person in the Media Lab for a creative project.

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

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, April 18, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drop-in Sublimate an Image on a Hat

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Tech Classes:

Details:

Drop in and join us to design and create customized baseball hats using the Media Lab's sublimation printer. You're welcome to bring images on your phone or flash drive. Hats provi...

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All Day
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!MarchDiamond PaintingAprilMoss Art Flower PotsMayMiniature Zen Gardens

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

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

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Poetry Group

Monday, April 21, 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 "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime or Playtime event:

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.

All Things Google

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to discover the essentials of Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Calendar. Learn how to effectively create and manage email...

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

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime or Playtime event:

Details:

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

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

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, April 23, 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 "Kids and Families" group.

Off-site Drop-in Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands Association at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Community Partner event:

Details:

Meet us away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Rd for a special storytime all about nature.

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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 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, April 25, 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 "Adults" group.

An Evening with Dawn Turner at the History Center

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The History Center of Lake Forest–Lake Bluff at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

Details:

Register and join Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries in person off-site at the History Center (509 E Deerpath Rd) as we present former Chicago Tribune reporter and author Dawn Tu...

Required