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Drop-In Robot Showcase

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Come learn about robots, including how they work and the process of building and programming a robot from the Woodlands Academy Robotics team! 

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

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

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

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, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

Drop in to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement that provide lots of opportunities for learning new words.

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

Drop-in Pajama Storytime through Age 6

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Wear your pajamas and drop in for stories, songs, and activities.

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

Becoming a Self-taught Learner

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Discover a variety of online resources the library can offer for attaining your personal and professional goals.  We will discuss a few of our online resources accessible w...

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

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

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, January 29, 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 through Age 6

Thursday, January 30, 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 "Adults" group.

Genealogy 101

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Genealogy Events / genealogy-events:

Details:

Register and join the Lake County Genealogical Society in person for an introduction to genealogy including examples of records and tips for documenting your research. Make sure to...

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

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, January 31, 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 "Kids and Families" group.

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

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

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, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

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.

Increase Your iPhone Expertise

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

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

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

Drop-in Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
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.

Sweet Treats of the Midwest

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the inventi...

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

Drop-in Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Great Books Discussion Group: "The Civically Engaged Reader"

Wednesday, February 5, 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. This session's readings are taken from The Civically Engaged Reader&nbs...

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

Drop-in Family Storytime through Age 6

Thursday, February 6, 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, February 7, 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 "Teens" group.

Trial By Teen

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us for our first Trial by Teen! Prepare your taste buds and judge your favorites: December: Hot cocoa & cookies January: Pizza February: Cho...

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

Hero Kids for Grades 2-4

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game adventure just for kids ages 7-10! This tabletop roleplaying game is optimized for children up to age 12, and features a simplified system m...

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

Solve Our Breakout EDU Escape Boxes

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

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

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 Mondays 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, February 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Storytime-Tummytime-Playtime-events:

Details:

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