Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations.

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective.

June

Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

July

The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji

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

Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations.

Browse and purchase a wide selection of gently used, bargain-priced children's books, just in time for the Library's Summer Reading program and your vacations and staycations.

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.

Register and join us in person for training to help Lake Forest Library this summer. Assist with programs, hand out prizes, and more. Volunteers need to attend only one training each year. Come to training prepared to sign up for shifts!

Register or drop in with your family and wear your pajamas at the Library while we enjoy stories, songs, and activities!

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment.

June

Your choice

July

Failure

August

No meeting

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

For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page.

Register and join other 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 and join London tour guide John Gowing in person to shed light on the dark and fascinating history of the Tower of London.

Beep, beep! Register and join us in person to decorate your very own cardboard box car, then watch a short drive-in movie while enjoying a snack! This program is designed for the child and accompanying adult to create together.

Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.

Register and join us in person to tie-dye! Each registrant gets one t-shirt, and you may bring additional items to also tie-dye if we have leftover supplies. Please wear old clothes in case of drips or splashes.

Register and join Smarty Pants in person as he travels by motorcycle, rocket ship, and hot air balloon while dishing out plenty of comedy, magic, and interactive storytelling in this vaudeville-inspired big balloon show.

Register and join Laura Keyes from Historic Voices on Zoom to learn about the Mothers of America, the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

Register and join new and experienced players in person for chess.

Register and join us in person for stories and lots of red, white, and blue fun.

Register and join us in person to crochet an adorable creature (supplies provided) and partake in snacks! Or feel free to bring your own project. Fiber arts novices, experts, and everyone in between are welcome!

Register and join us in person to exercise our reading fluency and bring a favorite children's book to life.