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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!

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Lake Forest Library

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All Day
Lake Forest Library

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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 attend only 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 attend only 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
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 6/14 - 6/23
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and a story! Take in the images and prose of a picture book one spread at a time on StoryWalk® signs around the Library ...

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Teen Tie-Dye Party for Grades 5–12

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

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 c...

Required

Drop-in Teen Arts & Crafts

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Painting, knitting, or air dry clay! Stitching, sketching, or paper maché! Drop in and bring your own project to work on or come empty-handed and learn a new hobby during this open...

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.

Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit

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

While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit! June Pom Pom Cacti July Quilling Paper Flowers August Shrinky-Din...

Little & Messy: Shaving Cream Sensory Play for Ages 1–5

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Register for each date separately, wear old clothes, and join us for sensory fun and exploration through messy play. June 18 Shaving Cream Sensory Play July 16 Fizzy Cl...

Required

Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required
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Safe Sitter Babysitting Class for Grades 6–8

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn to be a responsible babysitter with skills in child care, first aid, and business. Pizza lunch and a Safe Sitter handbook are included.

Required

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Tuesday, June 25, 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!