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Grab 'n' Go Seed Library

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

While supplies last throughout April and May, stop by the Adult Reference Desk to browse our new Seed Library! Each person can choose up to 3 packets of vegetable, herb, or flower seeds (with care instructions) to keep and grow.

Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

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Bird Walk with LFOLA at Greene Nature Preserve

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00am - 9:30am
Greene Nature Preserve at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults

Register, wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and join Lake Forest Open Lands and Lake Forest Library off-site at Greene Nature Preserve (797-793 Sheridan Rd)

Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

Registration Required
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Afternoon Book Discussion of "The Comfort of Crows" at Lake Bluff Public Library

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lake Bluff Public Library at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in and join Lake Bluff librarian Carol in person off-site at Lake Bluff Public Library (123 E Scranton Ave) for a discussion of this year's Read Between the Ravines title, The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl.

Read Between / rbr-events:

This event is part of Read Between the Ravines, the joint nonfiction reading program from Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library. To learn more, visit our Read Between...

This event is in the "Adults" group

An Evening with Margaret Renkl

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The History Center of Lake Forest–Lake Bluff at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries in person off-site at the History Center (509 E Deerpath Rd) as we present author Margaret Renkl in conversation with Laura Calvert, Executive Director at Elawa Farm. They will discuss Ms.

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Guided Nature Meditation with Margaret Renkl

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries in person at Lake Forest Library for a guided nature meditation and reflective writing workshop with Margaret Renkl.

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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.

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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:

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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: