This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, February 6, 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! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Solve a Breakout EDU Escape Box Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Schedule an appointment for your group to tackle Breakout EDU riddles and puzzles. It's like an escape room in a box! No more than 6 people per group. At least one person must be over the age of 12. View Details
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 "Kids and Families" group Afternoon Family Storytime Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Canva Basics Tuesday, February 10, 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 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Increase Your iPhone & iPad Expertise Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person to optimize your iPhone or iPad usage with tips for messaging, email, gestures, and other fundamental iOS features. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, February 11, 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, February 11, 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Morning Family Storytime Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group AI Reality Check Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person for a friendly, hands-on workshop that makes sense of today's AI tools. Can you tell what's real and what's not online? Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group: "Bruno, Chief of Police" Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective.DecemberThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall-SmithJanuaryThe White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, February 13, 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! Register Now Registration Required
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!DecemberHot Cocoa SpoonsJanuaryCardboard Loom Friendship Bracelets View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Pop-Up Playtime Monday, February 16, 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 while school's out! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Afternoon Family Storytime Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family to enjoy books, movement, puppets, and music together. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group The Poetry Group Monday, February 16, 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.DecemberNo meetingJanuaryGodsFebruaryPost-WWII poets Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Money Scavenger Hunt All Day 2/17 - 2/21 Children's Library at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Learn to recognize US coins and bills by finding their images hidden around the Children's Library! View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Terrific Twos Storytime for Age 2 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Mammals in Your Backyard Tuesday, February 17, 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Kids and Families" group Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in for delightfully interactive stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Register Now Registration Required
