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Modern Calligraphy

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to revive the art of calligraphy as Audrey Ra teaches us basic strokes and how to write the lowercase alphabet with a brush pen.

Required
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Drop in to celebrate the birthday of The Boy Who Lived in true Hogwarts style with crafts, trivia, tasty treats, and a movie marathon. Muggles, marauders, witches, and wizards are ...

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Disco Candle Holder

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register for each date separately, limit 2 kits per household. Pick up your kit on the first of each month. June Remisoff Mural Paint by Number July Toad Abode Augus...

Required

Increase Your iPhone Expertise

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to optimize your iPhone usage with tips for messaging, email, gestures, and other fundamental iOS features.

Required

Library opens at 2:00 pm

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

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Intro to 3D Printing

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn the concepts behind 3D printing including where to find 3D designs, how to get them printed at the Library, and how to make your own 3D prin...

Required

Mystery Book Group: "Wisdom Corner"

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective! June 13 Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson July 11 The Myst...

Required
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 8/9 - 8/18
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

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 ...

Make a Mug

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn how to use a sublimation printer and heat press transfer machine to add your favorite picture or design to a coffee mug.

Required

Get a Knack for Mac

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn about navigating the interface, managing files, using essential apps, and other Mac basics.

Required

The History of Fort Sheridan

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to explore the history of Fort Sheridan including its founding, distinctive architecture, notable residents, and current status as one of Lake County...

Required

eBook & eAudiobook Tips & Tricks

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn how to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more using your Lake Forest Library card. Discover tips for using the Libby, cloudLibrary, and Hoopla...

Required

Friends Board Meeting

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Join us for the Friend's Board Meeting.

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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Board Meetings / board-events:

board-events

Details:

For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page.

Thrive with Google Drive

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person for an interactive class on the basic functions of Google Drive including how to create, upload, and share documents.  ...

Required

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Drop-Off

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Starting today, drop off indoor plants that no longer delight you, and stop by again tomorrow to adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-f...

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Swap

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Donate indoor plants that no longer delight you and adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-free indoor plants (in pots you are willi...

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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

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Our biggest book sale of the year! Come browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books, audiobooks, and more! Thursday Member Preview (membershi...

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Our biggest book sale of the year! Come browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books, audiobooks, and more! Thursday Member Preview (membershi...

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Our biggest book sale of the year! Come browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books, audiobooks, and more! Thursday Member Preview (membershi...

48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Recreation Center at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Friends sales and meetings / friends-events:

friends-events

Details:

Our biggest book sale of the year! Come browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced books, audiobooks, and more! Thursday Member Preview (membershi...

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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Library Board Meetings / board-events:

board-events

Details:

For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page.