Lake Bluff, Illinois
Upcoming events from the Lake Bluff public library.
34 upcoming events
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a literacy program at the Youth Services Department that runs all day on November 1, 2026, and is designed for children ages 0-6 to build literacy and language skills through reading.
The Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing Celebration invites children ages 5-12 to submit up to 10 pages of original writing in any genre for personalized feedback from published authors and celebration attendance, with submissions due by November 30, 2026.
Meet with Goodwill Great Lakes Employment representatives to learn about the AbilityOne Program and food service job opportunities at Great Lakes Naval Station. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 2, 2026, and is for ages 18+.
Baby and Me is a 30-minute program on November 3, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the Youth Activity Room for ages 0-12, featuring a short story, toys, and music while adults supervise and socialize.
LEGO Drop-In is a two-hour event from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on November 4, 2026, where children ages 5-12 can play with LEGO bricks at the Youth Services Department.
Beginning Reader Storytime is a 30-minute family program on November 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM for ages 5-12 (with ages 4-7 requiring an adult) where children develop early literacy skills through stories, games, art, and music.
Mini Movers is a 30-minute music-filled storytime program on November 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Youth Activity Room where children ages 2 and up with an adult explore dramatic movement, musical instruments, and playful language through rhythm and rhyme.
A one-hour Diwali Kathak Dance Workshop for all ages will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on November 5, 2026, in the Spruth Room, where participants will learn Diwali-inspired gestures and movements of this classical Indian dance form.
Grab and Go Crafts is a weekly craft activity at the Youth Services Department where children ages 5-12 can pick up a different craft to take home, running all day from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM on November 6, 2026.
Lake Forest Flowers demonstrates how to craft a beautiful table centerpiece with florals for ages 18+ on November 7, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and participants will leave with their own creations.
Messy Crafts is a one-hour craft activity at the Youth Activity Room on November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM for ages 5-12, with adult assistance required for younger children.
The Pokémon Club meets on November 7, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Youth Services Department for children ages 5-12 to participate in Pokémon Trading Card Game battles and challenges.
A representative from the Patricia A. Jones Center in Waukegan will hold a table visit from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 9, 2026, on the First Floor to inform visitors ages 18 and older about local resources, services, and programs for seniors.
Baby and Me is a 30-minute program on November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Youth Activity Room for children ages 0-2 with an adult, featuring a short story, toys, and music while adults socialize.
The Afternoon Book Club meets for one hour at 2:30 PM in the Spruth Room for ages 18 and up, where Carol leads a monthly book discussion series including November's selection of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
Beginning Reader Storytime is a 30-minute family program on November 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM for ages 5-12 (specifically ages 4-7 with an adult) that develops early literacy skills through stories, games, art, and music.
Mini Movers is a 30-minute music and movement program for ages 5-12 (and ages 2 and up with an adult) held on November 12, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the Youth Activity Room, featuring dramatic movement, musical instruments, and playful language through rhythm and rhyme.
The Evening Book Club meets from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Stroh Reading Room for ages 18 and up to discuss books by the fireside, including "The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" in September and "The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year" in November.
Dr. Eve L. Ewing, an acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer, will lead a one-hour conversation about race, education, identity, and community on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for ages 18 and up. Registration is required and closes at 5:00 PM on the day of the event.
Grab and Go Crafts is a weekly craft activity at the Youth Services Department where children ages 5-12 can pick up a different craft to take home, available all day on November 13, 2026.
K9 Reading Buddies is a one-hour event on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Youth Services Department where children ages 6-11 can sign up for 15-minute sessions to read to a trained therapy dog.
Baby and Me is a 30-minute program on November 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Youth Activity Room for children ages 0-12 that includes a short story, toys, and music while adults socialize.
Chess Club is held on November 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Spruth Room, where Mark Hamilton provides chess guidance for ages 6 to 12.
The Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on November 17, 2026, and is open to the public.
Beginning Reader Storytime is a 30-minute family program on November 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM for ages 5-12 where children develop early literacy skills through stories, games, art, and music.
Mini Movers is a 30-minute music and movement storytime on November 19, 2026 from 10:30-11:00 AM at the Youth Activity Room for ages 5-12, featuring dramatic movement, musical instruments, and playful language through rhythm and rhyme.
On November 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, a 90-minute Digital Health and Wellness class for ages 18+ explores virtual visits, evaluating online health information reliability, and using health apps and online tools to support health goals.
Grab and Go Crafts is a weekly craft activity at the Youth Services Department where children ages 5-12 can pick up a different craft to take home, available all day on November 20, 2026.
Family Storytime is a 30-minute interactive event on November 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the Youth Activity Room featuring stories, play, and songs for ages 5-12 (and ages 2 and up with an adult).
The Lake Bluff Public Library closes early on November 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for Thanksgiving.
Lake Bluff Public Library is closed for Thanksgiving Day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on November 26, 2026.
Grab and Go Crafts is an all-day event on November 27, 2026, at the Youth Services Department where children ages 5-12 can pick up a different craft each week to take home.
The Lake Bluff Public Library is open from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an extended Thanksgiving hours event.
The Phyllis Fox Memorial Writing Celebration for ages 5-12 (grades K-8) runs through November 30, 2026, where young writers can submit up to 10 pages of original work in any genre to receive personalized feedback from local published authors and attend a celebration event.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Lake Bluff library calendar.
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