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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.

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This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Little Sharks Storytime for Ages 3–4

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in and join us for a shark-themed storytime especially for preschool-aged children.

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Registration Required
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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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Inside the Obama Presidential Center

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join us on Zoom for a special virtual presentation exploring the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Obama Presidential Center.

America's 250th / america-250:

This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Memory Café at Dickinson Hall:

Tuesday, June 16, 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

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The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: ""

Tuesday, July 7, 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 (100 E Old Mill Rd) to discuss Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson.

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Memory Café at Dickinson Hall:

Tuesday, July 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:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Memory Café at Dickinson Hall:

Tuesday, August 18, 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:

This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, February 19, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, March 19, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, April 16, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group

Off-Site Storytime at Lake Forest Open Lands

Friday, May 21, 2027 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Lake Forest Open Lands at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Kids and Families

Register or drop in away from the Library at 350 N Waukegan Road for a special nature storytime.

Community Partner event:

Registration Required