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(Past Event) A Night at the Library, brought to you by the Friends
Join us in the historic and beautiful Lake Forest Library for hors d'oeuvres and wine with music by the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra woodwind quintet. This after-hours soirée in celebration of the Library's 125th anniversary is not to be missed! Tickets are limited. Purchase a ticket...
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Install the Lake Forest Library App
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...
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The 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...
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Resources 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 ...
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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) Announcing the 2023 "Lake Forest Reads" Featured Title
Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program, returns this fall! We are pleased to announce this year’s selection: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and thei...
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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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Celebrate Earth Month in Lake Forest
Saturday, April 22, 2023 is Earth Day, but the City of Lake Forest has different themed challenges and activities during each week of April to help you celebrate all month long: Week 1: Reduce Your Waste Week 2: Protect Our Water Resources Week 3: Ear...
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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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