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 "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 "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 "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 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 "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
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Movement Storytime Thursday, December 18, 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 18, 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 Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime. Community Partner event: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 19, 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 19, 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 The Snow Show with Dave Herzog's Marionettes Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person as Miss Pinky puts on her new snow suit for a fantastically fun day playing in the snow with her friends. Holiday Events / holiday-events: Register Now Registration Required
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
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 "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 26, 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
