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

Drop-in Family Storytime through Age 6

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/ tech-events:

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 "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. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme.MarchElizabeth ...

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-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 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-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, 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 through Age 6

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Common Tips for Breaking Through Genealogy Brick Walls

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Genealogy Events / genealogy-events:

Details:

Are you hitting a brick wall in your genealogical research? Come learn some Common Tips for Breaking Through Genealogy Brick Walls.  Common tips with plenty of real-life examp...

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

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 23, 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!

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Lake Forest Library

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

Tea Party Storytime for Ages 3–7

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

Details:

Register, feel free to dress up and bring your favorite stuffie or doll, and join us for stories, apple juice, and cookies!

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Exam Escape

All Day 5/31 - 6/4
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

The end of the year is almost here! Come to the library to snack, study, and de-stress as you prepare for your final exams. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Poetry Group

Monday, June 16, 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. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme.JuneWild card: ...

Required

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Poetry Group

Monday, July 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. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme.JuneWild card: ...

Required

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

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