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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.

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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.

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
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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.

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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.

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!

December

Hot Cocoa Spoons

January

Cardboard Loom Friendship Bracelets

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
Registration Required
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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.

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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.

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

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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, go to Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group

Trial By Teen

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Register and join us in person as we put our taste buds to the test and judge an array of sweets and savories to declare our favorite foodstuffs. If you have food allergies, please be careful when trying new foods.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Exam Escape

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Exam Escape

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Exam Escape

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Exam Escape

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Blind Date with a Book for All Ages

All Day 1/14 - 2/14
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone

Visit the Rotunda, Teen Space, and Children's Library to check out our Blind Date books and audiobooks. You can't judge them by their covers because we've wrapped them in festive paper.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Exam Escape

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens

Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Jane Austen's Sanditon

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Register and join author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans on Zoom for a look at Sanditon, Jane Austen's final, unfinished manuscript.

Registration Required
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Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate Items

All Day
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone

Friday, January 16

Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces.

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Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate and Pick Up Items

All Day
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone

Friday, January 16

Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces.