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Updates on the Building Centennial Projects

As we approach the centennial of the Library building in 2031, one of our key strategic priorities is to preserve and enhance the building.
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Featured Events

Tech Talk Café

Nov 12th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Forest Library
Register or drop in for a casual, open-forum discussion where we demystify the digital world one gadget at a time.

Words, Power, and Community with Dr. Eve L. Ewing (ILP)

Nov 12th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Register and join us on Zoom to engage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author and educator.

The Wacky Science Show

Nov 15th | 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Lake Forest Library
Register and join us for a science lab comedy show to discover how everyday household items can unlock mind-blowing scientific principles.

Tea-Rex Tea Party

Nov 17th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Lake Forest Library
RegistROAR and join us for stories and crafts full of dino charm, plus tea for tiny T-Rex arms.

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

Unintentional best-kept secrets that might surprise you

Services

Request Homebound Delivery

Lake Forest residents who are currently homebound can have library materials delivered to their home.
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Collections

Borrow Takeout Tech

Lake Forest Library cardholders ages 16+ can borrow technology to entertain, create, convert, and more!
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Resources

Learn a language with help from the Mango app

Learn a wide variety of languages more effectively through real-life situations and actual conversation.
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"I didn't know my Library had that!"

Unintentional best-kept secrets that might surprise you

Services

Enjoy the convenience of Grab 'n' Go Holds

When items you place on hold become available, we automatically check them out for you for fast, easy pick-up in the Reference Room.
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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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Family Fun Finder

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