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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, December 27, 2024 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!

Kid's Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit: Holiday Surprise!

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Make this Monday a fun day! Stop by the Children's Library to grab a craft kit to make on your own.

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Birdseed Birdhouse

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.DecemberConfetti Luminaria: Log in to Creativebug ...

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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, January 3, 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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Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, January 8, 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.

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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Media Lab 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
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Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate items

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

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...

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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, January 10, 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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Puzzle & Game Exchange: Shop

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

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...

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Puzzle Challenge

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

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...

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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.

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Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

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

Required

Teen Maker Studio: 3D-Printed Dice Tower

Thursday, January 16, 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. December Sublimate Some Socks: Personalizing socks is easy if you have a sublimatio...

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, January 17, 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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Solve Our Breakout EDU Escape Boxes

Sunday, January 19, 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 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...

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! December Hot Cocoa Spoons January Upcycle Basket Weaving February ...

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Memory Café at Dickinson Hall

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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Set a New Year Intention with Art Impact

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join Art Impact in person to lay out intentions for the New Year by creating custom cards and writing your 2025 goals inside. To help remind you and hold you accountab...

Required
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Intro to Pygame for Grades 5–8

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Tech Classes/ tech-events:

Details:

Register and join us in person to create a simple interactive game while learning the basics of Python, one of the most popular programming languages! Participants need to kno...

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, January 24, 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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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.

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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!