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Events

Megan Wells Program, March 13, 2008
LEANINGS, True Tales of Brave Hearts

Gorton Community Center
Community Room
Lake Forest, Illinois
Thursday March 13 1:30 pm - Free

National award-winning Storyteller and Theater Artist, Megan Wells returns once again with yet another fresh and engaging program.  LEANINGS is an exquisite collection of stories autobiographical and true.  Travel on a family camping trip to and "see" the Colorado stars.  Follow 52 year-old Shirley, a lonely zoo elephant as she retires to an Elephant Sanctuary.  Elope with Tillie and Eddie Dushman to a field of sunflowers.  Experience the gift of a wise dreamer, as Megan's friend learns to lean into the waves.  Accompanied by world-class guitarist, Jason Deroche, LEANINGS will awaken memories and inspire your heart.


Barbara Rinella - April 23rd

Barbara Rinella
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 4 PM
Gorton Community Center
Lake Forest, Illinois - Free

Barbara will entertain and delight the audience with a humorous dramatization of Walter Isaacson's Einstein: His Life and Universe. Free. The public is invited.


 

33rd Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Under the Big Yellow Striped Tent
West Park, at the corner of Summit and Woodland, Lake Forest, IL

Members only pre-sale: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Public Sale:

  • Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, half-price bargain day

Children's Book Sale, Where: at the Lake Forest Library

When:

  • Thursday, June 5, 2008, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 6, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What: Book sale featuring gently used childrens and teen fiction and non-fiction books.
Cash and checks accepted.

Over 90,000 high quality used books in 85 categories are offered at bargain prices. Popular categories include: vintage children’s, collectors, nature, travel, cookbooks and recent bestsellers.

Directions

The Friends of the Lake Forest Library Book Sale will be held in West Park, Lake Forest, Illinois. The Sale tent is located across the street from 849 Summit Street, Lake Forest, at the cornor of Summit and Woodland.

Directions from the South:

North on Kennedy Expressway (I-90), turns into US41, to Deerpath Road, Exit East to Green Bay Road, Left (North) to Woodland, Right (East) to Summit St

Directions from the South:

South on US 41, Exit Deerpath Road, East to Green Bay Road, Left (North) to Woodland, Right (East) to Summit St

Directions from the West:

East on Kennedy Road, (Route 60), Left (North) on US 41 to Deerpath Road, Exit East to Green Bay Road, Left (North) to Woodland, Right (East) to Summit St

 
 
 
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