Great Books Discussion Group: "Readings from Great Conversations 3"

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. If you need copies of the readings, please visit the Reference D......More

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. If you need copies of the readings, please visit the Reference Desk or email us.September 17Novels, Tales, Journeys: The Complete Prose of Alexander Pushkin by Aleksandr Sergeevich PushkinOctober 1Readings from Great Conversations 3October 15Readings from Great Conversations 3November 5Readings from Great Conversations 3November 19Readings from Great Conversations 3

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The Historical Wizard of Oz

Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. So many of us can recite the plot of the famous story, but how many of us really know what went into creating it? What influences did L. Frank Baum have in his life as he create......More

Just hearing the name “Oz” conjures up fantastic images, adventures, and heartfelt memories. So many of us can recite the plot of the famous story, but how many of us really know what went into creating it? What influences did L. Frank Baum have in his life as he created what is widely acknowledged as America’s First Fairytale? Join us on Zoom to separate fact from fiction as Laura Keyes from Historic Voices shares the fantastic story of this amazing man, who created The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.This program will be recorded and available to view for 2 weeks after the program.

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The Poetry Group

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme.SeptemberSpanish language poetsOctoberSpecial Guest Poet: Benjamin ......More

Register and join us in person or on Zoom and immerse yourself in verse with fellow poetry lovers in a casual and welcoming environment. Discuss different poems and poets each month based around a theme.SeptemberSpanish language poetsOctoberSpecial Guest Poet: Benjamin GoluboffBenjamin Goluboff teaches English at Lake Forest College, near Chicago. He has written on a variety of subjects in American literature including Ken Kesey, Emily Dickinson, and the literature of the Vietnam War, and has placed imaginative writing -- poetry, fiction, and essays -- in many small-press magazines. Moe Asch: A Speculative Life in Verse and Other Poems will be released later this year.NovemberCreating(Please note that there is no December meeting.)

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Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Vintage Moves

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 memory loss and their care partners can connect and receive support. Yo......More

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 memory loss and their care partners can connect and receive support. You do not need to be a Dickinson Hall member to attend. Care partners are required to accompany attendees.Join Tracey Hoeft and Emily Kocanda from Full Bloom Memory Care in this gentle movement and exercise program.

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Library Board Meeting

For any documents related to this meeting, please visit the Meetings & Minutes section on the Library Board page.

360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US

Great Books Discussion Group: "Readings from Great Conversations 3"

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. If you need copies of the readings, please visit the Reference D......More

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to read and discuss writings from the Great Books collection. Most of this session's readings are taken from Great Conversations 3 from the Great Books Foundation. If you need copies of the readings, please visit the Reference Desk or email us.September 17Novels, Tales, Journeys: The Complete Prose of Alexander Pushkin by Aleksandr Sergeevich PushkinOctober 1Readings from Great Conversations 3October 15Readings from Great Conversations 3November 5Readings from Great Conversations 3November 19Readings from Great Conversations 3

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Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to watch a short film from the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), discuss and debate each issue from the readings, and complete a national opinion ballot to communicate your views to Congress and the White House. For more details......More

Register and join us in person or on Zoom to watch a short film from the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), discuss and debate each issue from the readings, and complete a national opinion ballot to communicate your views to Congress and the White House. For more details about each topic, visit the FPA website.August 25International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical TurmoilSeptember 22The Future of NATO and European SecurityOctober 27AI and American National SecurityNovember 24American Policy in the Middle East: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

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Library closes at 5:00 pm

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US

Library closed

eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.

360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US

Holiday Book Bazaar by the Friends

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. Payment is cash on the honor system in the collection box for purcha......More

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. Payment is cash on the honor system in the collection box for purchases and donations. Thank you for your support!

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