Register and join us for a discussion group hosted at Dickinson Hall (100 E Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest) and facilitated by Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library Staff. For...

Register and join us in person to optimize your iPhone usage with tips for messaging, email, gestures, and other fundamental iOS features. 

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...

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week.

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 ...

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

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective. December 12 Murder at the 42nd Street Library by Con Lehane January 9 Vera Wong's Unsol...

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Register and join us on Zoom for an evening with Steve Dolinsky, well-known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 Chicago and James Beard Award winner. Steve is the author of two books about ...

Friday, January 10Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces.Saturday, January 11Starting Saturday, stop by the Libr...

Drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more!

Register and join us as we put our taste buds to the test and judge an array sweets and savories to declare our favorite foodstuffs. If you have food allergies, please be care...

Friday, January 10Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces.Saturday, January 11Starting Saturday, stop by the Libr...

Register your team of four and compete to complete your puzzle the fastest! There will be two divisions: All Adults and Adults & Kids. The winning teams from each division rece...

Drop in and join one of your favorite Children’s Librarians at Lake Forest Open Lands for a special nature storytime in a beautiful setting.

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...

Register and join new and experienced players in person to castle, capture, and checkmate!

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

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion. Please note this program is now in person only. December 19 Absolution by Alice McDe...

Register for each date and join us in person in the Media Lab for a creative project. December Sublimate Some Socks: Personalizing socks is easy if you have a sublimatio...

Drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more!

Schedule an appointment for your group to tackle Breakout EDU riddles and puzzles. It’s like an escape room in a box! No more than 6 people per group. At least one person must b...