Upcoming Events
Bundle Up BINGO Winter Reading Program (Virtual)
Teen Grab 'n' Go Craft: 3D Snowflakes
Winter Pajama Storytime for Ages 0–5 (Virtual)
The Great Chicago Fire (Virtual)
The Poetry Group (Virtual)
Kathy's Korner: New Chapter Books for Grades 3–8 (Virtual)
Featured on the Blog
How to Talk to Kids About Crises
The Lake Forest Children’s library curated a resource guide for parents and caregivers to help children stay healthy and feel supported, and to talk with others about the Covid-19 pandemic. Find fun comics to read, guidelines on talking to kids, and more below. Feel free to reach out t...
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Lake Forest Library named a 3-Star Library by Library Journal
Lake Forest Library earned a 3-Star Library designation in the 13th edition of the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. The LJ Index spotlights the best of the best across America by rating U.S. public libraries on selected per capita output measures such as circulation, library visits, resource use, and program attendance.
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Our Mission
Lake Forest Library: inspiring lifelong learning, promoting the free and respectful exchange of ideas, and building community. Read about the history of the Library
Our Vision
We believe passionately in the transformative power of ideas and the future of libraries, enabling everyone in the community to fulfill the universal desire to learn, explore, and belong.
