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Family Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Celebrate summer with Storytime!

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Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Drop in to celebrate the birthday of The Boy Who Lived in true Hogwarts style with crafts, trivia, and tasty treats. Muggles, marauders, witches, and wizards are welcome!

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Chunky Crochet Hot Pad

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register for each date separately, limit 2 kits per household. Pick up your kit the first day the Library is open each month.JuneBee hotel: Support your local pollinators with a pl...

Required

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.

Increase Your iPhone Expertise

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

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

Library opens at 2:00 pm

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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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Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Celebrate summer with Storytime!

Fun on the Library Lawn! Sand Play

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Sand

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Tech Classes:

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...

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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join other 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 rece...

Required

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Celebrate summer with Storytime!

Intro to 3D Printing for Grades 5-8

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Tech Classes:

Details:

We'll teach you the software and how to submit designs to the library to print. Then, you'll work on a new design while the 3D printer works. This program requires attendees to hav...

Required
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 8/16 - 8/24
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 ...

Friends Board Meeting

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

Details:

Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.

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Chess Club for Grades 5–12

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required
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Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Celebrate summer with Storytime!

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Celebrate summer with Storytime!

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

49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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:

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.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Friday, September 12, 2025 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:

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.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...

49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Saturday, September 13, 2025 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:

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.Thursday20% mark-up during the Member Previ...