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 "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 "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 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 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 "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 "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!DecemberHot Cocoa SpoonsJanuaryCardboard Loom Friendship Bracelets 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 "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 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 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 "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
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. Register Now 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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. 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 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. View Details
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. View Details
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. 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 Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate Items All Day Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Friday, January 16Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces. View Details
