This event is in the "Adults" group Owls of Lake County Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register with Lake Bluff Public Library (call 847-234-2540 or go to lakeblufflibrary.libcal.com) and join Lake County Forest Preserves on Zoom to learn about the seven species of owl that live in 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Lost Treasures of the Titanic Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join art historian Mallory Mortillaro on Zoom to travel back to April 14, 1912, when tragedy struck the RMS Titanic. Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Basics Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person for a beginner-friendly class about Canva—a free, easy-to-use design tool that makes creating beautiful graphics a breeze. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Books Discussion Group Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The Comfort of Crows" Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.MarchThe Mighty Red by Louise ErdrichAprilThe 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... Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Learn & Try Generative AI Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults If you are curious about AI, drop in for a fun, hands-on intro to tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Learn the basics, try different tools at rotating stations, and leave with useful guides to help you continue exploring at home. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez on Zoom for a compelling conversation about her work. Author events / author-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends Board Meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 5-Game Series for Adults Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join Dungeon Master Matt Leivick in person for a multi-Saturday beginner-friendly D&D adventure! We’ll create our characters at the first session, or you’re welcome to bring one you’ve already built. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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... Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Poetry Group Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment.MarchPoems by One Poet: Rudyard KiplingAprilSearch for Home Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Springtime Sensory Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Register (call 847-234-2209 or email Dickinson Hall) and join staff from Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library off-site (100 E Old Mill Rd) in a welcoming environment where individuals dealing with Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group 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... View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, April 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 "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. Read Between rbr-events / Community Partner: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Read Between rbr-events / Community Partner: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 5-Game Series for Adults Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join Dungeon Master Matt Leivick in person for a multi-Saturday beginner-friendly D&D adventure! We’ll create our characters at the first session, or you’re welcome to bring one you’ve already built. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Kasian Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom to watch a short film from the Foreign Policy Association, discuss and debate each issue from the readings, and complete a national opinion ballot to communicate your views to Congress and the White House. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Top 10 Dos & Don'ts for Preserving Family Memorabilia Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join genealogist Katherine Wilson on Zoom to learn how to care for heirlooms and keepsakes so they can be enjoyed by future generations. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Reg 'n' Go Kit: Talavera-Inspired Plant Pot All Day Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register for each date separately, limit 2 kits per household. Pick up your kit the first day the Library is open each month.MarchGrow your plant cuttings in a homemade boho macrame hanger. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 5-Game Series for Adults Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join Dungeon Master Matt Leivick in person for a multi-Saturday beginner-friendly D&D adventure! We’ll create our characters at the first session, or you’re welcome to bring one you’ve already built. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: Murder Takes a Vacation Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Register (call 847-234-2209 or email Dickinson Hall) and join Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library staff off-site at 100 E Old Mill Rd to discuss this session's title. Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group When Romance Turns Risky Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join John Good, President/CEO of JG Good Corporation Security Consultants, in person to understand how romance scams work, recognize common warning signs, and protect yourself from emotional and financial harm. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Rebirth of the Chicago River Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join architectural historian Laurie Petersen on Zoom for a richly illustrated history of the Chicago River. Register Now Registration Required