During the event residents enjoyed story time put on by the Lake Forest Library, movie on the beach, astronomy with Skokie Valley Astronomers, s’mores at the campfire and catered food. The Wildlife Discover Center also put an animal show for children and families. Carmichael said many families also bring additional entertainment such as beach volleyball and bags.

The League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area is taking part in National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register thousands of voters on Tuesday, September 26th. Registration will be available in several locations including Lake Forest Library.

Lake Forest Library, in conjunction with the North Shore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, is hosting an historical slide show and talk by Arthur Miller. Miller's talk will focus on the fascinating tale of the two train lines, almost side-by-side, that led to the development of downtown Lake Forest.

Lake Forest residents were happy to see the solar eclipse on Aug. 21 even though the weather didn't fully cooperate. At least 200 people gathered on the front lawn of the Lake Forest Public Library.

In a collaboration between Fort Sheridan Historical Society and North Shore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lake Forest Library will display exhibits in the foyer during November to celebrate the history of the Town of Fort Sheridan.