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Lit Lorie Loves – Travel the World in Picture Books
Introduce your children to geography and world cultures. Have fun being transported to another place through these inspiring stories.
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Summer Reads Greatest Hits
The Lake Forest Librarians have chosen their favorite picks for summer reading. Whether you're going to the beach, camping, on a road trip, or even just staying at home, these titles are fun, light, easy and great for summer. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Malibu 1983: think movie st...
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(Past program) Summer Reading: Buckets of Fun 2023
June 1–July 31, 2023 Summer Reading is a great way to build and reward reading habits, plus it's buckets of fun! All formats count: You can read printed books, read aloud to youngsters, and listen to audiobooks. All ages count: You can participate from birth onward. We love when the who...
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Retellings Reading Recommendations
From fairy tales to ancient legends, classic stories have influenced writers for centuries. Retellings are a popular way for authors to offer modern takes on old tales, reimagining myths in new settings or providing different perspectives on fairy tales. The list of recommendations below compiles ti...
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AAPI Heritage Month Reading and Watching Recommendations
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (also referred to as Asian Pacific Heritage Month), which takes place during the month of May. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have enriched the culture of the United States and are valuable members of our...
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Lake Forest Library Board selects Ishwar Laxminarayan as Executive Director
April 11, 2023 – LAKE FOREST Ill – The Lake Forest Library Board voted unanimously in favor of selecting Ishwar Laxminarayan as the next Executive Director of Lake Forest Library effective May 1, 2023.
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Best Books of the Spring
Need some ideas on what to read as the weather gets warmer? We've compiled some of our favorite reads of the year (so far), which features everything from thrillers to memoirs to historical fiction. All titles are linked to our catalog, but don't hesitate to stop by the Adult Reference Desk to reque...
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Announcing the Picture a Library Contest winner
From November 2022 through February 2023, we invited you to "picture a library" with us by doing one of the following with a written entry about your submission: Take a photo of a library you see or visit on your upcoming travels. Find a photo of a library you love and share it with us. Dr...
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Baseball Reading Recommendations
Opening Day is almost here! Spring training is well underway, and the official start of baseball season is on March 30th. Get ready for the season with this collection of titles on national and local baseball history. More titles can be found in the 796.357 section of the library's nonfiction collec...
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2023 Dome Work Updates
Thank you for your interest in the Lake Forest Library dome. This blog post will be updated as repair work on the dome progresses.
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Dome repairs to begin at Lake Forest Library
March 8, 2023 – LAKE FOREST Ill – On August 10, 2022, the Lake Forest Library Board approved prioritizing repair and restoration work on the dome and interior rotunda as a first step of the Capital Improvement Project to enhance and revitalize the Library. Work on the dome begins in March 2023, and Lake Foresters can expect to see scaffolding as soon as March 9. Scaffolding and construction are expected to have minimal impact on Library services and building access. For updates, please stay tuned to www.lakeforestlibrary.org/dome.
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Celebrating 125 Years of Your Library
On July 4, 1898, Lake Forest Library was chartered by Mayor Gorton and City Council. Join us in honoring our 125th year! We invite you to ... Save the date for signature celebrations listed below, plus more to come! Dive into digital archives by searching for the phrase "Lake Forest ...
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Black History Month Reading, Watching, and Listening Recommendations
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we put together a list of books, movies, and podcasts that chronicle Black history in the United States. We hope you enjoy these works or learn something from them.
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Enjoy Acorn TV on Hoopla!
Hoopla is one of Lake Forest Library's most popular apps for eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV, and movies. And now Hoopla is even better, thanks to the addition of exciting new content: Acorn TV! Enjoy some of your favorite British series on your phone or tablet, including "The Brokenwood Mysteries," "Dar...
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(Application period closed) Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Friends Scholarships
Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to up to three graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for reading. Students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are eligible to apply. The Friends of Lake Forest Library inaugurated this scholarship in 2003 to recognize stu...
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