Register and join your Lake Forest Librarians in person to discover new and popular titles you won't want to miss! Light refreshments will be served and attendees are entered in a ...

Register and join us in person to learn how to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more using your Lake Forest Library card. Discover tips for using the Libby, cloudLibrary, and Hoopla...

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

Wear your pajamas and drop in to the Children’s Library for stories, songs, and activities.

summer-events

Register, dress for a mess, and join us in person for a fun afternoon full of creativity! June 26 Bubble Art July 24 Silly Putty

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Drop in to Elawa Farm and join one of your favorite Lake Forest Children's Librarians for a snappy, fun, interactive storytime full of books, music, movement, and puppets!

Register and join us for a bubble show full of magic and sculptures!

Register and join us in person as we guide you through fundamental iOS features, tips, and shortcuts to optimize your iPhone usage.

Drop in and put the pedal to the metal in a classic Mario Kart Tournament! 

Painting, knitting, or air dry clay! Stitching, sketching, or paper maché! Drop in and bring your own project to work on or come empty-handed and learn a new hobby during this open...

Register and join us in person as Spark the Firefly and her friends spend a summer night singing songs and telling stories around the campfire and under the stars.

Register and join us in person for an interactive class on the basic functions of Google Drive including how to create, upload, and share documents.  ...

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

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...

Register and join us on Zoom as Steven Franzel pays tribute to Hollywood's most ignored but greatest resource: older adults! Laugh along with Judi Dench, Morgan Freeman, Bill Nighy...

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective! June 13 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson July 11 The Myst...

Register and join us in person or on Zoom as we generate writing prompts using The Story Engine card deck, hold our own writing sprints, and conquer writer’s block to create short ...

Register and join us in person for a magical afternoon with Morris the Magic Man! Get ready for illusions, puppets, and fun while practicing wonderful qualities including courtesy,...