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 Holiday Book Bazaar by the Friends All Day 12/1 - 12/23 Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone During Library open hours, browse an assortment of holiday books selected to get you in the spirit of the season and to give as gifts. Prices are marked at the top of the first white page of each book. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! Register Now Registration 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Make & Take for Grades 1–5: Sublimation Creations Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to bring your creativity—and your kindness—to life! In this workshop, kiddos will create one-of-a-kind artwork using an iPad or colorful sublimation markers. Holiday Events / holiday-events: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Make & Take for Grades 1–5: Sublimation Creations Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to bring your creativity—and your kindness—to life! In this workshop, kiddos will create one-of-a-kind artwork using an iPad or colorful sublimation markers. Holiday Events / holiday-events: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Basics Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person for a beginner-friendly class about Canva—a free, easy-to-use design tool that makes creating beautiful graphics a breeze. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Paint a Watercolor Cardinal Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join artist Audrey Ra in person as we practice the wet-on-wet technique to paint a cardinal in this step-by-step watercolor workshop.*All supplies will be provided! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Increase Your iPhone & iPad Expertise Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person to optimize your iPhone or iPad usage with tips for messaging, email, gestures, and other fundamental iOS features. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens 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 starter card set at their first meeting. Cancelled View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Movement Storytime Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together. Register Now Registration 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Gingerbread House Challenge for Grades K–4 Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to use your STEAM skills to design, build, and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Holiday Events / holiday-events: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group AI Reality Check Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person for a friendly, hands-on workshop that makes sense of today's AI tools. Can you tell what's real and what's not online? Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group: "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective.DecemberThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall-SmithJanuaryThe White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! Register Now Registration 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Solve a Breakout EDU Escape Box Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families 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 be over the age of 12. View Details
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 On the listed dates while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit All Day Children's Library at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit!DecemberHot Cocoa SpoonsJanuaryCardboard Loom Friendship Bracelets View Details
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 Read After Dark: Winter Reading for All Ages All Day 12/15 - 1/31 Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone We're reading together and earning prizes! Get details on how to participate. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Holiday Songs with Greater Chicago Music Therapy Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Register (call 847-234-2209 or email Dickinson Hall) and join staff from Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library off-site (100 E Old Mill Rd) in a welcoming environment where individuals dealing with Holiday Events / holiday-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Everyone For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page. Board Meetings / board-events: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other new and experienced players in person for chess! Cancelled View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week. Register Now Registration Required
