Introducing Adapted Books to the Accessibility Collection
We are pleased to offer Adapted Books as part of the Accessibility Collections. Adapted Books are picture books that have been modified to be more accessible to pre‑readers and individuals with special needs. As a result, readers can better engage with and communicate about the stories, making the...
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads - Robert F. Sibert Awards
The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award, established by the Association for Library Service to Children in 2001, is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year. 2022 M...
Read MoreCards for Kids
We hope a new Lake Forest Library card makes you happy, whether you smile on the outside like Bisma and Izzi or on the inside like Zoya. They grace the cover of this quarter’s newsletter and highlight one of the most momentous things you can do for the young children in your care: get them their own...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves - Picture Books About Dogs
Did you know that August is National Dog Month? Celebrate this month by reading picture books about our loveable canine friends.
Read MoreEnvironmental Reads for Young Children
Lake Forest Library has partnered with Green Minds Lake Forest Lake Bluff, a local environmental organization, to create a list of children's books that are all about nature, sustainability, and environmental science. Titles selected by Riya Bhatia.
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads
EJ Nonfiction Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and her Big Dream by Robyn McGrath, illustrated by Ellen Surrey You've likely heard of the performer Dolly Parton. But do you know where this dazzling songwriter and musician draws her roots? As one of twelve children growing...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Courage in Picture Books
For any child who confronts a difficult situation, and who needs reassurance.
Read MoreKATHY'S KORNER - JULY NEW FICTION FOR GRADES 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
Read MoreCollection Connection: Audiobooks for Summer Listening
Here's a list of children's audiobooks in different formats. Great for family car trips, traveling, and just relaxing.
Read More2022 Bookmark Design Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted entries to the 2022 Bookmark Design Contest! Everyone's artwork was a wonderful example of "Reading Beyond the Beaten Path," this year's Summer Reading theme. Congratulations to the winners in each age group! Winners Anabella Lockhart, Sophia Booma, Addy Col...
Read MoreIntroducing the Youth and Adult Accessibility Collections
Items in the new Accessibility Collections for Youth and Adults are now available to borrow. The goal of the Accessibility Collections is to support Library users of all ages, abilities, and diverse learning and development needs to be successful in the Library and the community. The collection...
Read MoreKATHY'S KORNER - JUNE NEW FICTION FOR GRADES 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
Read MoreCollection Connection: Space, the Final Frontier
As we welcome former astronaut James Lovell to the library this June, let's look up and out to the stars. Below are some children's chapter books with junior astronauts both real and imagined, space flight and interplanetary colonization. Sci Fi is really flying high!
Read MoreThe Buzz on a Pollinator Garden & Pollinator Week
Thank you to everyone who completed our survey on a possible pollinator garden at the Library. We appreciated your ideas, which included creating a showcase educational garden, starting the plants from seed, inviting the community to help with planting, and more. All of your feedback will help the L...
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