Paleontologist Mary Anning 🦖 Percy Jackson Trivia ⚡ and more to propel you into 2022 🚀📅

Hello 2022!

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The Library is closed December 31 and January 1. Happy New Year! It's not too late to Conquer Winter Reading! Visit lakeforestlibrary.org/read.

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE

Blind Date with a Book
Adults: January 14–February 14 ... Teens & Youth: February 1–14
Come in and check out a wrapped up secret surprise Blind Date book or audiobook. Complete the "rate your date" raffle card included inside and submit it at the Reference or Children's Desk for a chance to win a gift card to Sweet's! Mark your calendar

ADULT EVENTS

Nonfiction at Night Book Group: Kitchen Confidential

Nonfiction at Night Book Group: Monday, January 10, 7:00 pm. Join us in person or on Zoom as we discuss the behind-the-scenes restaurant realities in "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly" by Anthony Bourdain. Register today

Paleontologist Mary Anning and England's Jurassic Coast: Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 pm. Join us for a lively talk about "the greatest fossil hunter the world has ever known" and the UNESCO World Heritage site she was lucky enough to call home. Register today

20s & 30s Book Group: Wednesday, January 19, 7:00 pm. Do you read Adult fiction but also enjoy YA books? Join us and Murderbot in the corporate-dominated spacefaring future of "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells. Register today

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TEEN EVENTS

Teen Trivia Night: Thursday, January 20, 7:00–7:30 pm. Think you know Percy Jackson? Flex your trivia muscles with us on Kahoot. The player with the most points will win a gift card! Register today

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YOUTH EVENTS

Family STEAM Stations: Sunday, January 23, 2:00–3:00 pm OR 3:30–4:30 pm. Spend quality time together exploring activities that will pique your curiosity in science, art, and math. Register for Session A or B today

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LIBRARY HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome WJE. On December 14, the Library Board approved a contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) to investigate, repair, and restore the dome. Thank you to everyone who provided input during Building Committee public meetings. For details, visit lakeforestlibrary.org/node/27755.

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