Spring Break at Lake Forest Library for Children and Teens

Spring Break is returning to Lake Forest Library starting March 23 with events for children, tweens, and teens!

For event details and to register, visit www.lakeforestlibrary.org/spring-break.

Events for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (Ages 0 through 5)

Make a Masterpiece Monday
Monday, March 25, 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Drop in to make 3D yarn art inspired by Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson.

Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, Noon–1:00 pm
Bring your lunch (we'll provide dessert) and enjoy mini movie matinees!
Dining with Dinosaurs! on Tuesday
Mo Willems' Pigeon and Pals on Wednesday

Play-Doh Playdate
Tuesday, March 26, 2:30–4:30 pm

Spring Break Toy Swap
Wednesday, March 27, 2:30–4:30 pm
It's a great time to spring clean and swap toys with your friends and neighbors! Leftover toys will be donated to charity.

• Bring no more than 3 toys to swap.
• The toys may be new or used, but make sure they are working and clean.
• Swaps are "a toy for a toy" regardless of the original cost of the toys.
• No violent toys, video games, DVDs, or toys with missing pieces.
• No clothes, bikes, or baby equipment.
• No stuffed animals or cloth items.

Drop-in Pajama Storytime
Thursday, March 28, 6:30–7:00 pm

Science Junior
Friday, March 29, 10:30–11:30 am
What sinks and what floats? How does gravity work? Learn about science through fun, hands-on experiments. Dress for a mess!

Events for Children in grades K–4

Spring Break Toy Swap
Wednesday, March 27, 2:30–4:30 pm

FaceTime with the Penguins of Shedd Aquarium
Thursday, March 28, 10:15–11:30 am
Go on a virtual field trip with us behind the scenes of the penguin habitat at Shedd Aquarium! Talk to the scientists in charge as we shadow them through their morning routine. Discover all the surprising ways they care for our penguin friends. Snacks provided!

Build a LEGO Volcano
Saturday, March 30, 3:00–4:00 pm

Events for Tweens in Grades 5 through 8

Spring Break Micro Coding Camp
Monday, March 25, Tuesday, March 26, and Wednesday, March 27, 9:30–11:30 am
Attend our 3-day coding camp and learn the building blocks of coding! Design and program your own stories while making new friends and having fun over Spring Break! Please plan to attend all three sessions.

Events for Tweens and Teens in Grades 5 through 12

Name Your Game Night
Monday, March 25, 2:00–5:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 3:00–6:00 pm
Friday, March 29, Noon–3:00 pm
Bring your squad and your ideas for a Game Night name and show off your PS4 and Xbox One skills at the Library! Play on the big screen or with our PS4 VR headset. We’ll bring our favorite games; you bring yours. Handheld consoles and tabletop games are also welcome!

Teen Movie Tuesday: Mortal Engines
Tuesday, March 26, 4:00–6:00 pm
Popcorn and drinks are on us!