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 Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Diamond Painting Dragon Bookmarks Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for relaxing diamond painting! Bedazzle a dragon bookmark to add some sparkle and whimsy while you read. 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 Sign Up for Curbside Compost Collection Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families Drop in to the Library Foyer to learn about the City's partnership with WasteNot, Chicagoland's first and largest zero-emission compost service, offering residential food scrap pick-up. View Details
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. Register Now Registration Required
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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 Magic: The Gathering Tournament Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for a Magic: The Gathering Tournament! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required
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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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, May 20, 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. Register Now Registration Required
Library closed All Day 5/24 - 5/25 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 Exam Escape Saturday, May 30, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Monday, June 1, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Tuesday, June 2, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Wednesday, June 3, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Thursday, June 4, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Training for Grades 7–12 Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for training to help Lake Forest Library this summer. Assist with programs, hand out prizes, and more. Volunteers need to attend only one training each year. Come to training prepared to sign up for shifts! Summer Reading / summer-events: summer-events View Details 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 Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn All Day 6/6 - 6/14 Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and Happy Birthday, America by Mary Pope Osborne! Take in the images and prose of a picture book one spread at a time on StoryWalk® signs around the Library lawn. America's 250th / america-250: This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Kids and Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Children's Book Sale by the Friends Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Kids and Families, Everyone Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Kids and Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Children's Book Sale by the Friends Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Kids and Families, Everyone Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Kids and Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Children's Book Sale by the Friends Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Kids and Families, Everyone Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
