This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Training for Grades 7–12 Monday, June 15, 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 "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tie-Dye Party for Grades 5–12 Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to tie-dye! Each registrant gets one t-shirt, and you may bring additional items to also tie-dye if we have leftover supplies. Please wear old clothes in case of drips or splashes. View Details 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!JuneColored Fire PineconesJulyTBDAugustTBD View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, June 24, 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 "Teens" group Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to crochet an adorable creature (supplies provided) and partake in snacks! Or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome! 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 Hamilton Sing-Along Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Register and join us for snacks and a showing of Hamilton (PG-13). What are you waiting for? What do you stall for? History has its eyes on us as we rap along to this revolutionary musical! 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 Registration Required
Library closed All Day 7/3 - 7/4 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 "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® at Elawa Farm All Day 7/6 - 7/31 Elawa Farm at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and Farming Strong All Year Long by Sherri Duskey Rinker, who you can meet at Lake Forest Library on July 29! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! 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 Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn All Day 7/6 - 7/31 Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker, who you can meet at Lake Forest Library on July 2 Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to crochet an adorable creature (supplies provided) and partake in snacks! Or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome! 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 Unplug & Read-In Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Register or drop in, bring a book or borrow one from the Library, and get comfy on the lawn or in the newly reopened courtyards for a community read-in! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, July 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 "Teens" group After-Hours Glow-in-the-Dark Scavenger Hunt for Grades 7–12 Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 8:30pm - 9:30pm Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for lights off at the Library as we divide into teams and hunt for hidden glow sticks. Winning team gets a prize! View Details 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!JuneColored Fire PineconesJulyTBDAugustTBD View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, July 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 Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to crochet an adorable creature (supplies provided) and partake in snacks! Or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Safe Sitter Babysitting Class for Grades 6–8 Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to learn to be a responsible babysitter with skills in child care, first aid, and business. Pizza lunch and a Safe Sitter handbook are included. 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 Read Loads & Party Hearty with Music, Juggling, & Balloons Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Register or drop in for the ultimate Summer Reading party! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to crochet an adorable creature (supplies provided) and partake in snacks! Or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other 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. View Details 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!JuneColored Fire PineconesJulyTBDAugustTBD View Details
