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Featured Events

Let's Wish Winnie the Pooh a Happy 100th Birthday!

Oct 12th | 10:00am - 10:45am
Lake Forest Library
Think, think, think, then register and join us in the Children's Library to celebrate one hundred years of Winnie the Pooh.

Mario Kart Tournament

Oct 12th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Forest Library
Register or drop in and join us in person as we ride the rainbow road in a battle to be the first across the finish line.

Preserving History with Geoffery Baer (ILP)

Oct 20th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Register and join us on Zoom for a special conversation with Geoffrey Baer, beloved Chicago historian and storyteller.

Pumpkin Party for Ages 0–5

Oct 26th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Forest Library
Register or drop in to enjoy pumpkin stories, songs, snacks, and a dance party. Wear a costume for added fun!

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"I didn't know my Library had that!"

Unintentional best-kept secrets that might surprise you

Services

Submit a 3D Print

Lake Forest Library cardholders may request one free 3D print per week. The Media Lab will contact you when your print is ready to pick up.
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Collections

Build your STEAM skills with an Exploration Kit for kids

Borrow one of the blue backpacks in the Children's Library and have fun with literacy, science, tech, and math activities for kids.
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Resources

Access the Digital Daily Herald Collection

Search current and archived issues of the Daily Herald going back to 1995, including newspaper pages, articles, and online-only content.
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"I didn't know my Library had that!"

Unintentional best-kept secrets that might surprise you

Services

Submit a 3D Print

Lake Forest Library cardholders may request one free 3D print per week. The Media Lab will contact you when your print is ready to pick up.
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Collections

Borrow books in world languages

Find fiction books in Chinese, French, German, italian Polish, Spanish and other languages.
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Resources

Read or listen to periodicals with PressReader

Access popular newspapers and magazines from around the world. Create an account for additional features to make reading easier.
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Enjoy the Library Together

Big Reader

Books, Authors, Discussions

DIY Dynamo

Technology, Creations, Games

Virtual Virtuoso

eBooks, Apps, Zoom Events

Community Carer

Lake Forest, Civic, Volunteer

History Buff

History, Genealogy

World Citizen

News, Travel, Languages

Cozy Viber

Cooking, Home, Garden

Arts Appreciator

Art, Movies, Music, Shows

Wellness Warrior

Health, Science, Nature

Lifelong Learner

Online Courses, Life Transitions

Data Guru

Business, Consumer