friends-events

Join us for the Friend's Board Meeting.

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 c...

Painting, knitting, or air dry clay! Stitching, sketching, or paper maché! Drop in and bring your own project to work on or come empty-handed and learn a new hobby during this open...

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme. June Wil...

summer-events

Register for each date separately, wear old clothes, and join us for sensory fun and exploration through messy play. June 18 Shaving Cream Sensory Play July 16 Fizzy Cl...

board-events

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

Register and join us on Zoom to explore the past and present of the more than 120 lighthouses in Michigan (the most of any state!) that have guided ships to safe harbors for more t...

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.  ...

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Register and join us in person to dive into the creepy crawly world of insects and arachnids and discover why our multi-legged friends are important to the world we live in.  ...

Register and join us in person or on Zoom as we generate writing prompts using The Story Engine card deck, hold our own writing sprints, and conquer writer’s block to create short ...

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.

Register and join us in person for a cross-generational 3D printing class! Each adult and child pair will learn about the tools and programs used to successfully design and print y...

Register and join your Lake Forest Librarians in person to discover new and popular titles you won't want to miss! Light refreshments will be served and attendees are entered in a ...

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...

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

Wear your pajamas and drop in to the Children’s Library for stories, songs, and activities.

summer-events

Register, dress for a mess, and join us in person for a fun afternoon full of creativity! June 26 Bubble Art July 24 Silly Putty

Drop in for a storytime for families and children of all ages as we enjoy books, movement, puppets, music, and summery fun together! 

Drop in to Elawa Farm and join one of your favorite Lake Forest Children's Librarians for a snappy, fun, interactive storytime full of books, music, movement, and puppets!