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Big & Messy: Bubble Art for Ages 5–12

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Register, dress for a mess, and join us in person for a fun afternoon full of creativity! June 26 Bubble Art July 24 Silly Putty

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.

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Toad Abode

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

Drop-in Mario Kart Tournament

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Drop in and put the pedal to the metal in a classic Mario Kart Tournament! 

Library closes at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

Closing

Drop-in Teen Arts & Crafts

Sunday, July 7, 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...

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Wednesday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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

Drop-in Coding Exploration Stations for Ages 5–12

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Drop in and explore a variety of coding games and technology, including Sphero Minis, Ozobots, Code & Go Robot Mouse, and more!

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...

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K-Beauty, K-Pop, & K-Dramas

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to explore Korean culture. We'll watch K-pop music videos and K-drama trailers, all while pampering our skin with sheet masks and other popular K-bea...

Required

Little & Messy: Fizzy Cloud Dough for Ages 1–5

Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 17, 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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After-Hours Glow-in-the-Dark Scavenger Hunt for Grades 7–12

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for lights off at the Library as we divide into teams and hunt for hidden glow sticks. Winning team gets a prize!

Required
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Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 7/19 - 7/28
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 ...

Big & Messy: Silly Putty for Ages 5–12

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Summer Reading / summer-events:

summer-events

Details:

Register, dress for a mess, and join us in person for a fun afternoon full of creativity! June 26 Bubble Art July 24 Silly Putty

Required

Drop-in LEGO Club for Grades K–4

Thursday, July 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!

Arty Party with Magic & Foam

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Front Lawn (Kasian Room in case of rain) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Drop in and join us from 1:00–3:00 pm for a Summer Reading celebration! Bring the entire family to enjoy treats and drinks, face painting, Dan Gogh's Magic & Art Show at 1...

Drop-in Teen Arts & Crafts

Sunday, July 28, 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.

Modern Calligraphy

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to revive the art of calligraphy as Audrey Ra teaches us basic strokes and how to write the lowercase alphabet with a brush pen.

Required

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Disco Candle Holder

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