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Brush Calligraphy Workshop

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join artist Audrey Ra in person as we revive the art of calligraphy with a modern twist. Learn how to create basic strokes and the lowercase alphabet with a brush pen.

*All supplies will be provided!

Registration Required
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Midterm Election Discussion with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join WGN-TV Political Analyst Paul Lisnek on Zoom as he discusses Illinois politicians in preparation for the Midterm Elections in November 2026.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Abraham Lincoln's Doctor's Dog

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join historian Robert Girardi in person for an irreverent look at some of the Civil War's humorous and bizarre events.

Registration Required
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Valentine's Day Desserts Demo & Tasting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join Chef Susan Maddox in person to discover perfect Valentine's Day dessert ideas. Susan will demonstrate a few recipes, explain various techniques, and provide delicious tasting samples.

Registration Required
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Perspective of Wonder: The 1893 Chicago World's Fair

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join historical fiction author Cindy Angell Keeling in person for a fascinating introduction to the spectacular Chicago World's Fair. Tour the fairgrounds through vintage photographs, maps, and artwork.

Registration Required
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How to Declutter Decades' Worth of Stuff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Please note that this event starts at 7pm Central time/8pm Eastern time.

Registration Required
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Books & Bites at Elawa Farm

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elawa Farm at Offsite Events
Age Group:
Adults

Register (ages 21 and up) and join us in person at Elawa Farm (1401 Middlefork Dr) to discover your next favorite read.

Registration Required
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Fred Astaire: Style & Grace on Screen

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join librarian and speaker Susan Gibberman in person for a toe-tapping presentation. "Can't sing. Can't act. Balding.

Registration Required
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Landscaping for a Changing Climate

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Register and join Lake County Forest Preserves in person to learn how what we plant and how we plant it can make a difference. Discover nature-based solutions for the home gardener that lessen the impacts of our changing climate.

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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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...

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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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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
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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.

Registration Required
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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.

Registration Required

Library closed

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Lake Forest Library

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White House 101: Exploring the People’s House

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join the White House Historical Association on a journey inside the walls and the history of the White House.

History events / history-events:

Registration Required

Library closed

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Lake Forest Library

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Emigration & Immigration – The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults

Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S.  Why did they come? The voyage itself.  Entering the U.S. ports. How to find emigration and immigration and naturalization records.

Genealogy events / genealogy-events:

Registration Required

Library closed

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Lake Forest Library

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Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Lake Forest Library

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Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

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

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All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lake Forest Library

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

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