This event is in the "Kids and Families" group The Magic of Bubbles with Steve Belliveau Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to learn about the science of bubbles with comedy magician and bubble sculptor Steve Belliveau. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Afternoon Family Storytime Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Owls of Lake County Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register with Lake Bluff Public Library (call 847-234-2540 or go to lakeblufflibrary.libcal.com) and join Lake County Forest Preserves on Zoom to learn about the seven species of owl that live in Read Between / rbr-events: This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Lost Treasures of the Titanic Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join art historian Mallory Mortillaro on Zoom to travel back to April 14, 1912, when tragedy struck the RMS Titanic. Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Basics Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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: View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Books Discussion Group Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults 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 Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join new and experienced players in person for chess. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Morning Family Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The Comfort of Crows" Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.MarchThe Mighty Red by Louise ErdrichAprilThe Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl Read Between / rbr-events: This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between... View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Lemonade Stand Challenge Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to open a pretend lemonade stand and learn about saving, spending, and budgeting in this entertaining and educational Money Smart Week program. Lemonade and cookies will be served. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Learn & Try Generative AI Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults If you are curious about AI, drop in for a fun, hands-on intro to tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Learn the basics, try different tools at rotating stations, and leave with helpful guides to help you continue exploring at home. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez on Zoom for a compelling conversation about her work. Author events / author-events: View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, April 17, 2026 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! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends Board Meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 5-Game Series for Adults Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join Dungeon Master Matt Leivick in person for a multi-Saturday beginner-friendly D&D adventure! We’ll create our characters at the first session, or you’re welcome to bring one you’ve already built. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Little Sharks Storytime for Ages 3–4 Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in and join us for a shark-themed storytime especially for preschool-aged children. Community Partner event: View Details Registration Required
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!MarchWax-Painted Pillar CandleAprilSew a Worry PetMay View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Bird Walk with LFOLA at Greene Nature Preserve Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:30am Greene Nature Preserve at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Register, wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and join Lake Forest Open Lands and Lake Forest Library off-site at Greene Nature Preserve (797-793 Sheridan Rd) Read Between / rbr-events: This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between... View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Afternoon Family Storytime Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Make & Take for Grades 1–5: Sublimation Creations Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to bring your creativity to life! In this workshop, kiddos will create one-of-a-kind artwork using colorful sublimation markers. Library staff will then press their masterpiece onto an item of their choice. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Poetry Group Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment.MarchTBDAprilTBDMayTBD View Details Registration Required
