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Magical Metamorphosis of Dragonflies & Frogs

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Community Partner event:

Details:

Register and join us in person to dive into spring and the extraordinary metamorphosis of dragonflies and frogs. Lake Forest Open Lands will visit the Library to teach us about the...

Required
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 Five & Under Storytime for Ages 0–5

Monday, May 12, 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 "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
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.

eBook & eAudiobook Tips & Tricks

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Author events / author-events:

Details:

Register and join us on Zoom with Matthew Desmond, professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Ameri...

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

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, May 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 for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, May 14, 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 "Adults" group.

Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The Wildes"

Thursday, May 15, 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.March 20North Woods by Daniel MasonApril 17Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner...

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

Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, May 15, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Maker Studio

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 16, 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, May 17, 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...

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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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.

Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Simple Container Gardening

Tuesday, May 20, 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 "Kids and Families" group.

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, May 21, 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 "Adults" group.

Great Books Discussion Group: "The Destructors"

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 21, 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 LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Drop-in Family Storytime

Thursday, May 22, 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.