This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 5, 2025 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 Magic: The Gathering Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. Cancelled View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Gingerbread House Challenge for Grades K–4 Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Kids and Families Register and join us in person to use your STEAM skills to design, build, and decorate your very own gingerbread house. Holiday Events / holiday-events: Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 12, 2025 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, December 14, 2025 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 "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 "Adults" group Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Holiday Songs with Greater Chicago Music Therapy Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 Holiday Events / holiday-events: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Grades 5–12 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join other new and experienced players in person for chess! Cancelled View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 19, 2025 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
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
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, December 26, 2025 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
Library closes at 5:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm 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, go to Borrow & Stream in the menu. Closing
This event is in the "Adults" group Reg 'n' Go Kit: Lace Snowman 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.DecemberWatercolor Gift Tags: Personalize your gift giving with handmade to/from tags. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, January 2, 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 LEGO Club for Grades K–4 Wednesday, January 7, 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 "Adults" group Superfoods with Chef Cherise Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join Chef Cherise Slattery in person to discover how easy it is to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious and comes together quickly. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, January 9, 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 "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 Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate Items All Day Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Friday, January 16Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces. View Details
This event is in the "Kids and Families" group Playtime Friday, January 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! Register Now 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 Puzzle & Game Exchange: Donate and Pick Up Items All Day Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Friday, January 16Donate your gently used puzzles, board games, and card games in their original boxes with all their pieces. View Details
