This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit All Day Children's Library at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit!MarchWax-Painted Pillar CandleAprilSew a Worry PetMay View Details
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... View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Make & Take for Grades 1–5: Sublimation Creations Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to bring your creativity to life! In this workshop, kiddos will create one-of-a-kind artwork using colorful sublimation markers. Library staff will then press their masterpiece onto an item of their choice. View Details 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 "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Tournament Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for a Magic: The Gathering Tournament! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Make & Take for Grades 1–5: Sublimation Creations Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to bring your creativity to life! In this workshop, kiddos will create one-of-a-kind artwork using colorful sublimation markers. Library staff will then press their masterpiece onto an item of their choice. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week. View Details 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join new and expert gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids program! New players receive a starter card set at their first meeting. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to play with Big Blue Blocks, stepping stones, DUPLOs, toys, puppets, and more! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Build Your Own Mario Kart Track Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to build a real-life Mario Kart course for remote-control Karts, then choose to be Mario or Luigi and race against each other! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit All Day Children's Library at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families On the listed dates while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit All Day Children's Library at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit!MarchWax-Painted Pillar CandleAprilSew a Worry PetMay View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Coffee Cup Bird Feeder Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join new and experienced players in person for chess. View Details Registration Required
Library closed All Day 5/24 - 5/25 Lake Forest Library eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, go to Borrow & Stream in the menu. Closing
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in to build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Fancy Nancy Tea Party Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register, dress up in a fancy outfit, and join us for splendiferous games, lovely crafts, and tiny treats! View Details Registration Required
Library closed All Day 7/3 - 7/4 Lake Forest Library eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, go to Borrow & Stream in the menu. Closing
Library closed All Day 9/6 - 9/7 Lake Forest Library eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, go to Borrow & Stream in the menu. Closing
