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Winter Reading Programs: Through February 28. This winter we invite you to snuggle up with multiple books in a single genre! Read or listen to books and earn books and raffle tickets for grand prizes including:
- Youngsters: $60 gift card to the Lake Forest Book Store OR a 200-piece Tinkertoy Building Set
- Youth: $60 gift card to Lake Forest Book Store
- Teen: Book of the Month Club or a Nintendo Switch
- Adult: $60 gift card to Lake Forest Book Store
Register today!
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Foyerside Chats with Catherine: Thursdays, December 9 and 23, 2:00–4:00 pm. Do you have questions about the Library building, collections, or services? Are you interested in hearing Library news and happenings from the Library Director herself? Whatever library topics you'd like to discuss, stop by the Foyer for a chat. Mark your calendar
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Top Books of 2021: Monday, December 6, 7:00 pm. Add to your to-be-read list and maybe your holiday gift list as your librarians discuss their favorite books from the past year. Register today
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Remembering Marshall Field's: Wednesday, December 8, 7:00–8:00 pm. Reminisce with us on beloved traditions including the Walnut Room Christmas tree, window displays, Frango Mints, and more. Register today
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Happy Christmas at Home, U.K. Style: Thursday, December 16, 6:30–7:30 pm. Discover the traditions of a proper British holiday including pantos, crackers, and the Christmas number one, plus learn some authentic recipes to try at home. Register today
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New Release Fridays: Fridays, December 3, 10, and 17, 3:00–5:30 pm. Jump-start your weekend and see newly-released DVDs! December features include "Blithe Spirit," "The Truffle Hunters," and "Driveways." Register today
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Minecraft Monday: Monday, December 6, 4:00–5:00 pm. Is there a creeper in our midst? Join us for a Minecraft challenge on the LFL server! We'll have an adventure and explore a new map or spend time doing a building challenge. Register today
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Exam Escape Grab-n-Go De-stress Kits: December 10–15. We've turned your favorite Library event into a kit full of snacks and stress busters. Pick up your kit in the Children's Library starting Friday, December 10, while supplies last. Mark your calendar
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Teen Trivia Night: Thursday, December 16, 7:00 pm. Join us for a Kahoot trivia night on all things Harry Potter. The player with the most points wins a gift card! Register today
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LEGO Ornament Challenge: December 1–31.
- Reserve your bag of LEGOs: Register today
- Starting December 1, visit the Children's Library to pick up your LEGO bag.
- Use the Library LEGOs or your own to build a festive holiday ornament.
- When you are done creating, submit your LEGO ornament to the Children's Library by December 31 to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a LEGO kit.
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Gingerbread House STEAM Challenge for Grades K–4: Tuesday, December 7, 4:00–5:00 pm -or- Wednesday, December 8, 7:00–8:00 pm. Use your math, engineering, and financial literacy skills to create and decorate a sturdy gingerbread house on a budget. Register today
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Can you solve our BreakoutEDU Box? December 18–30. Are you ready to tackle riddles and puzzles? To schedule your appointment, call the Children's Library at 847.234.0648.
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Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, and comics to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV! Get started with Hoopla.
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How to use Hoopla
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The Lake Forest Library Foundation was established in 2019 to sustain and expand the philanthropic legacy of Lake Forest Library. With that goal in mind, the Foundation is creating a permanent endowment to ensure that the Library thrives and is able to serve the Lake Forest community for generations to come. Learn more about the Foundation and the endowment.
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If it hasn't already arrived in your mailbox, stay tuned for the Winter Newsletter! You can also view it online at lakeforestlibrary.org/winter.
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