This event is in the "Adults" group Risking It All: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join historian Joyce Haworth in person to explore the 56 men who risked it all to strike for independence. In 1776, signing the Declaration of Independence was not an act of patriotism, it was an act of treason against Great Britain. America's 250th / america-250: This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Reg 'n' Go Kit: TBD 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.JuneFabric Kanzashi FlowerJulyTBDAugustTBD View Details Registration Required
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 Hamilton Sing-Along Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Register and join us for snacks and a showing of Hamilton (PG-13). What are you waiting for? What do you stall for? History has its eyes on us as we rap along to this revolutionary musical! America's 250th / america-250: This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Honk! Beep! Toot Toot! Storytime Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family for transportation and construction themed stories, movement, puppets, and music! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
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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 Self-Guided StoryWalk® at Elawa Farm All Day 7/6 - 7/31 Elawa Farm at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and Farming Strong All Year Long by Sherri Duskey Rinker, who you can meet at Lake Forest Library on July 29! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details
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 Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn All Day 7/6 - 7/31 Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker, who you can meet at Lake Forest Library on July 2 Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Dickinson Hall at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults Register (call 847-234-2209 or email Dickinson Hall) and join Dickinson Hall and Lake Forest Library staff off-site (100 E Old Mill Rd) to discuss Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Songs on the Move with Wendy and DB Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person for an afternoon of transportation and construction songs with Wendy and DB, the multi-cultural Grammy award-winning children's music duo from Chicago, as they strum and drum on guitars, ukuleles, cajóns, and more! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens 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. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Honk! Beep! Toot Toot! Storytime Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family for transportation and construction themed stories, movement, puppets, and music! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Stitch 'n' Snack Knit & Crochet Group for Grades 5–8 Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens 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! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Morris the Magic Man Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person for a magical afternoon! Get ready for illusions, puppets, and fun while practicing wonderful qualities including courtesy, cooperation, and honesty. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group: "The Decagon House Murders" Thursday, July 9, 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.JuneMurder at Gulls Nest by Jess KiddJulyThe Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji View Details Registration Required
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 Unplug & Read-In Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Register or drop in, bring a book or borrow one from the Library, and get comfy on the lawn or in the newly reopened courtyards for a community read-in! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Solve a Breakout EDU Escape Box Sunday, July 12, 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 Draw Kart-oon Racing with Andertoons Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us to learn to draw all sort of exciting racing karts and goofy drivers. Molasses puddles? Sure! Giant lizards?! Why not! Broccoli bombs!! Seems like a waste of food, but OK! Then the best part: you decide who will win! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, July 15, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Emigration & Immigration: The Story of Your Ancestors Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join genealogist Jacquie Schattner on Zoom to explore the journey your immigrant ancestors took to the U.S. America's 250th / america-250: This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Lincoln's Portrait Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Zoom at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join art historian Mallory Mortillaro on Zoom to explore the fascinating provenance of the sixteenth president's portrait. America's 250th / america-250: This event is part of America 250 Lake Forest. Access all events at the Library commemorating 250 years of American history. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Honk! Beep! Toot Toot! Storytime Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register or drop in with your family for transportation and construction themed stories, movement, puppets, and music! Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" with Chris Fascione Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join nationally known story-performer Chris Fascione as he brings to life Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. Youth author events / youth-author: This event is part of The Big Little Read, our youth Meet the Author program. Meet Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, on July 29, 2026! View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Organized Crime in Chicago During Prohibition Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join UIC professor emeritus Dr. John Binder in person to explore Chicago's Prohibition Era bootlegging gangs and gang wars, and discover how the Capone gang came to dominate Chicago organized crime. Dr. Author events / author-events: View Details Registration Required
