This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Kids and Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mini Art Masterpiece for All Ages: Birdhouses All Day 2/1 - 2/28 Visit the Children's or Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Tweet, tweet! Stop by a service desk to pick up a birdhouse and materials to decorate it. Be sure to add your own creative spark, and feel free to use other art supplies beyond what we provide. View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Afternoon Family Storytime Monday, February 2, 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 3, 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 All Things Google Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person as we learn how to effectively create and manage emails, photos, and events with Google Workspace: Gmail, Photos, and Calendar. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2 Wednesday, February 4, 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 Great Books Discussion Group Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Reed Room & Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Trial By Teen Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person as we put our taste buds to the test and judge an array of sweets and savories to declare our favorite foodstuffs. If you have food allergies, please be careful when trying new foods. Register Now Registration Required
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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Morning Family Storytime Thursday, February 5, 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 Tech Talk Café Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Media Lab at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register or drop in for a casual group chat where you can ask questions, learn from each other, explore new topics, and leave feeling more confident using technology. Tech Classes: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person for snacks and a crochet or knitting project (supplies provided), or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome!December Register Now Registration Required
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
