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Coding Classes: A launchpad to discovery

"Today our girl scout troop enjoyed 1½ hour coding session in the children’s library meeting room. The librarians were super helpful—Mrs. Kathy and Miss Michelle were knowledgeable and engaging. We earned an important badge and look forward to coming back soon! Thank you for having us!"
–Susan, L...

Lit Lorie Loves – Picture Books About Food with Recipes

A baker’s dozen of picture books to read aloud with your kiddos and delicious-sounding recipes to make together. I included picture books with recipes from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Michelle's Real Reads

New Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations African Icons: 10 People Who Shaped History by Tracey Baptiste, illustrated by Hillary D. Wilson Every year, American schoolchildren celebrate Black History Month. They study almost exclusively American stories, which are not only ...

Kathy's Korner - November New Fiction for Grades 3-8

A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.

Purchase used books from the Friends at the LF Station Pop-Up Shop image

(Past event) The Friends are selling used books at the “Lake Forest Station Pop‑Up Shop”

The Friends are selling used books at the “Lake Forest Station Pop‑Up Shop” at the East Train Station. Pop-Up Shop hours Thursday–Saturday 11:00 am–5:00 pm November 26–December 30 Stay tuned to the City news and Pop-Up Shop social media pages for details. Follow Lake Forest Station on Insta...

Conquer a Genre: Winter Reading Challenge, December 1–28 image with dragon listening to a Wonderbook

(Past program) Conquer a Genre Winter Reading Program 2021–22

This winter we invite you to snuggle up with multiple books in a single genre! How to participate Register online in the Winter Reading calendar event. Make a separate registration for each participant! Download/Print the Book Log PDF for your age group below. Your Book Log includes instr...

Discover the new Read-Along Collection featuring Wonderbooks!

A Wonderbook is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Perfect for new and reluctant readers of all ages! Enjoy Wonderbook versions of picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and easy nonfiction. Just look for the gold sticker on the cover. Find Wonderbooks on your right as you ...