Lake Forest Library
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Monday August 4 All Day
Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit
On the listed dates while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home.
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Tuesday August 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Increase Your iPhone Expertise
Register and join us in person to optimize your iPhone usage with tips for messaging, email, gestures, and other fundamental iOS features.
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Wednesday August 6 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Library opens at 2:00 pm
eBooks, audiobooks, music, and movies are available online 24/7! To get started, visit Borrow & Stream in the menu.
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Wednesday August 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
LEGO Club for Grades K–4
Register or drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week.
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Thursday August 7 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Family Storytime
Register or drop in to celebrate summer with a storytime!
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Friday August 8 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Fun on the Lawn: Sand Play
Register or drop in to enjoy playtime on the Library lawn.
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Saturday August 9 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Build a Drone for Grades 3–7
Register and join us in person to build a drone out of plastic blocks, add a motor and propellers, and learn STEM concepts as we roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle our way through a test flight in the Kasian Room!
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Tuesday August 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Drop-in Tech Tuesday
Drop in to the Library Foyer for first-come, first-served help with your technology questions. We are happy to assist with email, social media, library eResources, eBooks, and more.
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Wednesday August 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Magic: The Gathering
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 receive a starter card set at their first meeting.
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Thursday August 14 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Family Storytime
Register or drop in to celebrate summer with a storytime!
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Thursday August 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Intro to 3D Printing for Grades 5–8
Register and join us in person (basic computer skills required) to learn how to use 3D design software and submit designs to the Library to print.
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Thursday August 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mystery Book Group: "A Disappearance in Fiji"
Register and join us in person or on Zoom and indulge your inner detective.June 12The Bookseller by Mark PryorJuly 10The Dante Club by Matthew PearlAugust 14A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao
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Saturday August 16 through August 24
Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn
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 lawn.The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and developed ......More
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Saturday August 16 9:15am - 11:15am CDT
Friends Board Meeting
Members of the Friends are welcome to attend the Friends Board Meeting.
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Monday August 18 All Day
Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit
While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit!JuneCandy SushiJuly3D Paper SlothAugustMorse Code Jewelry
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Chair Yoga
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
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Tuesday August 19 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
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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Wednesday August 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
LEGO Club for Grades K–4
Register or drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week.
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Wednesday August 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Chess Club for Grades 5–12
Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Family Storytime
Register or drop in to celebrate summer with a storytime!
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Friday August 22 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Drop-Off
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Starting today, drop off indoor plants that no longer delight you, and stop by again tomorrow to adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-free indoor plants (in pots you are willing to part with) including houseplants, cuttings, ......More