Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The Great Gatsby"

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.September 18The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldEnhance your experience of The Great Gatsby by visiting the "Behind the Gamour" exhibit at the History Center, commemorating the 100th ......More

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.September 18The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldEnhance your experience of The Great Gatsby by visiting the "Behind the Gamour" exhibit at the History Center, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby and exploring author F. Scott Fitzgerald's connection to Lake Forest. Exhibit runs through October 4; details available on the History Center website.Attendees at our September discussion are entered in a drawing for a chance to win a copy of this year's Lake Forest Reads title, The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.October 16The River We Remember by William Kent KruegerNovember 20No Meeting

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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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Medicare 101

Medicare can be challenging and confusing. Tom Perrucci from PMB Senior Services will help you understand your options and feel confident about choosing coverage based on your health needs, budget, and eligibility. He will review Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage......More

Medicare can be challenging and confusing. Tom Perrucci from PMB Senior Services will help you understand your options and feel confident about choosing coverage based on your health needs, budget, and eligibility. He will review Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage, and cost saving strategies when you first enroll and every year after that.

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From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey

From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British AristocracyLong before the British Invasion, the cash-strapped lords, viscounts, and dukes of Great Britain shifted their focus from hunting foxes and pheasants to more lucrative t......More

From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British AristocracyLong before the British Invasion, the cash-strapped lords, viscounts, and dukes of Great Britain shifted their focus from hunting foxes and pheasants to more lucrative targets: cash-flush Gilded Age American socialites who were willing to trade their family’s money for an ancient title and often a chilly reception in the British aristocracy. Fans of “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” on television and film will delight as Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans recounts the tales of some of the famously loaded young Americans who infused bank accounts of many stately homes, including close relatives of Winston Churchill and Princess Diana. She’ll also give travel tips if you’d like to create a Gilded Age tour for yourself.

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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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Women Spies in WWII: The Women of the SOE

In 1942, as the free world crumbled beneath Hitler’s jackboot, Churchill’s Secret Army began recruiting women to infiltrate Occupied France. The women spies, who came from all walks of life, agreed to serve in the French Resistance even though they did not know if they ......More

In 1942, as the free world crumbled beneath Hitler’s jackboot, Churchill’s Secret Army began recruiting women to infiltrate Occupied France. The women spies, who came from all walks of life, agreed to serve in the French Resistance even though they did not know if they would ever see their families again. Learn about the adventures of some of these unimaginably brave women in this multimedia presentation by Kit Sergeant, author of The Spark of Resistance.

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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Afternoons with Judy Levin: "The River We Remember"

Register and join your friends and neighbors in person for a lively book discussion.September 18The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldOctober 16The River We Remember by William Kent KruegerNovember 20No Meeting

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The Poetry Group: Special Guest Poet Benjamin Goluboff

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: Nostalgic Candy Taste Test

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.Trick or Treat! Get in the spirit of Halloween with a candy taste test and walk down memory lane. Please note that some candies may contain allergens, but candy will be individually packaged.

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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.

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Scale Up Your Business with Gale: Udemy Courses to Support Small Business Success

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to enhance your professional skills and drive your venture to new heights? If so, this training session on Gale Presents: Udemy is for you! Udemy, available with your Lake Forest Library card, offers thousands of vi......More

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to enhance your professional skills and drive your venture to new heights? If so, this training session on Gale Presents: Udemy is for you! Udemy, available with your Lake Forest Library card, offers thousands of video courses taught by world-class instructors, covering over 75 categories in business, technology, design, and more. In this online workshop, we will explore the wealth of educational resources available through this powerful online learning platform, specifically catered to your business needs, including the extensive collection of courses available, taught by industry experts, to help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's competitive business landscape. Learn about diverse business topics such as using various software and online programs, like Microsoft, Google, and Adobe; marketing, budgeting, online sales, grant writing, and more! Register for this event

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Minnesota from the Road: The Best Places to Visit

Join Doug Ohman as he brings the history of Minnesota to life with pictures and stories of the best places to visit. From the Heartland Lakes to the Twin Cities, there is something of interest for everyone Up North.Doug Ohman is a popular speaker, historian, author, and......More

Join Doug Ohman as he brings the history of Minnesota to life with pictures and stories of the best places to visit. From the Heartland Lakes to the Twin Cities, there is something of interest for everyone Up North.Doug Ohman is a popular speaker, historian, author, and entertaining storyteller with Minnesota roots. He has been featured multiple times on PBS' Landmarks Series.

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Friends Board Meeting

Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.

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