Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update for September
GRAPHIC NOVELS: BARB THE LAST BERZERKER (3): BATTLE FOR BAILIWICK by Dan Abdo. A ragtag crew of Berzerkers and five Wise Wizards with rusty powers come together to stop an evil witch from taking over their land, as Barb attempts to harness the mystical power of the Ghost Blade and lea...
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Enjoy many of your favorite Lake Forest Library website features, plus brand new perks, all in a bite-sized app! Store a digital version of your library card to use at the circulation desks and self-checkout machines. Scan the ISBN barcode of books you discover at a bookstore or a friend's p...
Read MoreThe Best Books This Fall
If you need some reading suggestions for this fall, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from science fiction to mysteries to memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adult Reference Desk for help finding a book...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Exercise and Fitness in Picture Books
Here is a list of picture books that will encourage the whole family to live their lives on the move!
Read MoreKathy's Korner - New Children's Chapter Books in August
PETS RULE by Susan Tan. A new series of easy chapter books starring a chihuahua who wants to rule the world, but is constantly being thwarted by other pets, such as adorable (?) kittens, poodles, and his clueless family of humans. Black and white illustrations on every page. Gr 1-3. ...
Read MoreLit 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.
Read MoreKathy's Korner July New Fiction Youth
GOSSAMER SUMMER by H.M. Bouwman. Four sisters make a friend, find a grubby fairy, and defend the neighborhood against evil birds in this book about grief, magic, and the power of stories. (Alert – the evil birds may be frightening to younger, sensitive readers.) Gr 2-5. THE ISLA...
Read MoreNew Children's Nonfiction - July
Check out some new and exciting titles in Children's nonfiction.
Read MoreKathy's Korner July Sequels and Series
A roundup of sequels and series from the last month for grades 3-7
Read MoreResources for Birdwatching
Birding is one of the most popular outdoor activities, with millions of people heading outdoors to look for birds every year. Whether you are a beginning birdwatcher or seasoned practitioner, check out the resources the library has to offer. Field Guides ...
Read MoreSummer 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...
Read MoreKathy's Korner June New Fiction Youth
Some of the great new children's chapter books and graphic novels we've gotten in this past month
Read MoreCelebrate Pride Month
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrated in the month of June, Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a six-day stretch of protests in which LGBTQ+ activists fought back against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City. It was a major protest against anti-LGBTQ+ la...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves - Picture Books to Act Out
Summer is coming! What fun to act out picture books after reading them. I will give you a few suggestions for what to do with each picture book listed.
Read MoreKathy's Korner June Sequels and Series
A roundup of the latest in popular series and anticipated sequels
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