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Black Hole Blackout Poetry

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Head in the Stars / head-in-the-stars-events:

Details:

Stop by the Foyer to create a space-themed blackout poetry piece of art with the provided poems and markers.

Syllables in Space Haiku Challenge for All Ages

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Head in the Stars / head-in-the-stars-events:

Details:

Create a haiku Unleash the poet in you We'll love it, it's true! Visit a service desk to pick up special paper to write your very own space-themed haiku. A haiku is a 3-line p

Grab 'n' Go Kit: Craft & Hobby White Chocolate Bark

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

  Using the supplies provided, make your own white chocolate bark candy, no baking experience necessary! A Lake Forest Library card is required to access the Craft &

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Kids Grab 'n' Go Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Stop by the Children's Library to grab a craft kit to make at home, while supplies last. March 11 Shamrock March 25 Spring Break April 15 April Showers May 6

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Fairy & Gnome Homes for Grades K–4

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Register and join us in person to make an enchanting woodland dwelling to welcome your fairy and gnome friends this spring! Supplies are provided, but we encourage you to take a gn

Required
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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

New and expert players are invited to register and join fellow gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids p

Required
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Teen Paint & Sip: Gnomes

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for a painting sesh and refreshing bev!

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

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Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Teen Reg 'n' Go Creative Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register once for three kits. Pick up each kit at the Children’s Library Desk on the listed date. March Beeswax Candles April Marshmallow Flowers May Magnetic Boo

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Library closed

All Day
Lake Forest Library

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

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Bookmark Design Contest

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Design a handmade 2" x 8" bookmark for the Library! Submit your design by June 30. Use your own paper or download a 2"x8" template. Four winners (one in each age group) will

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Remisoff Mural Paint by Number

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register for each date separately, limit 2 kits per household. Pick up your kit on the first of each month. June Remisoff Mural Paint by Number July Toad Abode Augus

Required

Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

On the listed Mondays while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home.

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Teen Volunteer Training for Grades 7–12

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

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 only attend one training ea

Required
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Teen Volunteer Training for Grades 7–12

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reed Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

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 only attend one training ea

Required

Edible Science: Sorbet in a Bag for Ages 5–12

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Register and join us in person to experience science in action as we learn how to make a refreshing and delicious summertime treat!

Required

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

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 rece

Required