New November Children's Chapter Books by Kathy
The Willoughbys Return by Lois Lowry Thirty years after their disappearance, the previously frozen Willoughbys have thawed out and returned from the Alps, to the consternation of their children and grandchildren Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson/Kwame Alexander Fictionaliz...
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You Voted on Your Favorite Book Characters
Thank you to everyone who voted in our Book Character showdown! We're delighted to announce that PETE THE CAT defeated the Cat in the Hat and HARRY POTTER bested Percy Jackson. We hear that the Cat in the Hat and Percy Jackson conceded graciously. What's next? We hope you vote on our librar...
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New September Children's Chapter Books Previewed by Kathy
Blog Entry Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk When twelve-year-old Ellie and her family lose livelihood and move to a mountain cabin in 1934, she quickly learns to be an outdoors woman and, when needed, a healer. The Wolf of Cape Fen by Juliana Brandt &n...
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(Past program) Kids Vote
Vote for your favorite Book Character between October 13 and November 3, 2020. We can't wait to tally your votes and announce the winners! ...
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Kathy Previews New August Children's Chapter Books
The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert In a predominately white California beach town, the only two black seventh-graders, Alberta and Edie, find hidden journals that uncover family secrets and speak to race relations in the past. Kiki’s Delivery Service b...
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New Release Juvenile Fiction - July
Hooray for Lolo by Niki Daly/Here Comes Lolo. New very easy chapter book series by award winning author. Set in contemporary South Africa, the events in Lolo's world revolve around school, home, and her community—like most children in early elementary school. Raising Lumie by Jo...
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Lake Forest Library Lite
Welcome to Lake Forest Library Lite: many of the Library services and resources you love, with quick and speedy service for limited numbers of patrons throughout the day. Although the Library is not yet going back to "business as usual," you can still have an enjoyable visit. Simply follow the NEW P...
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NEW RELEASE JUVENILE FICTION - JUNE
PAGES & CO SERIES by Anna James For those of you who love to get lost in a good book. An enchanting story about the magic of books and the power of imagination The first book is The Book Wanderers and just released is The Lost Fairy Tales . RAGWEED & POPPY by Avi...
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(Offer closed) Request a "We are Library Lovers" Yard Sign
Thank you to everyone who requested a yard sign. We love seeing them on display around Lake Forest. We are no longer offering yard sign delivery, but you can download, print, and color the PDF version to display your Lake Forest Library love anywhere! Download a coloring page...
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Coming Soon: Foyer Pickup Curbside Collect is ending Saturday, July 17. Starting Monday, July 20, holds will be available to pick up in the Library Foyer. A Library staff member will still call you to let you know your items are ready to pick up, and you will still have 4 days to stop by the Libr...
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