Library building opens at Noon Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm Lake Forest Library Due to winter weather, the Library building is open reduced hours of 10:00 am–4:00 pm today. eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, go ... Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, March 18, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Friends Scholarship applications due All Day Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to three graduating high school seniors who clearly demonstrate a passion for reading. Students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are eligible to apply. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Survival of the Peeps Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for a Peep-tastic survival challenge. In your team of up to four people, you'll build boats and bridges to get your family of sugary Peeps safely over the river. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other D&D adventurers in person for a one-shot perfect for new or experienced players. The Wizard Sly has been locked out of his storage shed and requires your help subduing any magical items that may have come alive inside. 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 Explore Our Closest Star Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone NEW TIME! Register Now Registration Required
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 "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 "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 "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 a story! Take in the images and prose of a picture book one spread at a time on StoryWalk® signs around the Library lawn. Summer Reading / summer-events: summer-events View Details
