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 Holiday Book Bazaar by the Friends All Day 12/1 - 12/23 Foyer (West) at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone During Library open hours, browse an assortment of holiday books selected to get you in the spirit of the season and to give as gifts. Prices are marked at the top of the first white page of each book. Friends sales and meetings / friends-events: 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Everyone For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page. Board Meetings / board-events: 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoons with Judy Levin: "Orbital" Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.December 18Orbital by Samantha Harvey 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 Shop the Friends Booth at the Think Local Pop-Up Shop Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm Think Local Pop-Up Shop at Offsite Events Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone Shop for used books, puzzles, and more at the Friends of Lake Forest Library booth. The Think Local Pop-Up Shop is brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce. View Details
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
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 The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: "Run for the Hills" Tuesday, January 6, 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 Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Community Partner event: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Trial By Teen Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person as we put our taste buds to the test and judge an array of sweets and savories to declare our favorite foodstuffs. If you have food allergies, please be careful when trying new foods. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Exam Escape Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Drop in and study at the Library! Snacks and supplies are available to help you power through your finals. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The Wide Wide Sea" Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm Reed Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.December 18Orbital by Samantha Harvey 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 "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
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Adults, Everyone For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page. Board Meetings / board-events: View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group The Most Beautiful Bowl Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Teen Space at Lake Forest Library Age Group: Teens Register and join us in person to build the most beautiful bowl of instant ramen and learn about its history! We'll provide the ramen and add-ins, you arrange a delicious dish. Winner will be decided by popular vote. Register Now Registration Required
