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(Past event) Friends Summer Book Sale at Lake Forest Station June 24–26

We're enjoying seeing everyone who is visiting the Lake Forest Station Pop-Up, and will continue to sell used books, games, and puzzles there on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through June 19. We have more exciting news. Normally at this time of year the Friends are holding their Children's Bo...

Resources for Learning New Skills

The Library offers print books, events, and apps as part of its mission to provide the community with resources for lifelong learning and growth. Read on to learn more about which apps Lake Forest Library cardholders have access to and which skills each app teaches. Get started using these apps at lakeforestlibrary.org/apps. Join us on June 18 at 10:30 am via Zoom with the Career Resource Center for a demonstration of using LinkedIn Learning.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

During the month the May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness observes Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI is the nation's largest mental health care organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI is an alliance of more than 600 local a...

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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...

Applying Kanban to Project Management

by Patrick Villanueva, Technology Instructor and Media Lab Assistant
5/3/21 To help organize current projects and tasks, I wanted to use a Kanban application. It helps me get into a good workflow, and I was happy to see it applied to Microsoft Planner. Here at t...

New science fiction and fantasy novels for adults to checkout this spring!

These 16 books are highly rated and readable and were published within the last six months. Seven science fiction books, six fantasy novels, and three titles that bend genres. Watch this blogs companion Instagram live video at instagram.com/p/COTNU7jH_t3. Science Fiction How the multiverse go...

(Past program) Summer Reading Colors Your World Bingo 2021

June 1–August 31, 2021 Join your family, friends, and neighbors to discover all the ways that Reading Colors Your World. Complete a variety of bingo challenges designed to get you out of your "reading comfort zone." Experience colorful vistas, faces, ideas, flavors, cultures, lifestyles, and view...

Donate and purchase used books at the Lake Forest Station Pop-Up Shop

Visit the Friends and purchase gently used books, puzzles, and games at the Lake Forest Station Pop-Up Shop in the east train station building just to the west of the tracks. Buy books and more! Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 am–5:00 pm
April 29–June 19 Donate books! ...

Explore items in support of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month

On August 3, 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Bill HB 2832 into law designating "April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in the state of Illinois. In support of this initiative, Lake Forest Library has book displays in the Rotunda and Children's Library and a digital collection in Libby/O...

Resources to Help You Recover from Financial Hardship resulting from COVID-19

Whether you are an employee, business owner, student, or family affected by Covid-19, the following resources are a starting point to help you cope and recover financially. If you are looking for non-financial resources and information, please visit the library's Covid-19 information page. ...

Coronavirus COVID-19 Info

Jump to a section: From Governor Pritzker's Office Who to Contact Lake County Health Department City of Lake Forest What you can do Updated September 30, 2021 Information from Governor Pritzker's Office Find a location near you to get vaccinated at https://coronaviru...

The Poems of Reading with Patrick

Find a list of selected titles highlighted in Reading with Patrick at https://readbetween.org/about. Did we miss something? Email us to let us know at reference@lakeforestlibrary.org. Read more for a recap of, a link to "the Poetry of Reading with Patrick" event recording, and a link to download and read the poems highlighted at the March 9 event.

Digital Magazines Now Available in the Libby App

The Lake Forest Library online magazine collection has moved to the Libby app. After March 31, 2021, the RBdigital app will no longer be available. In Libby, find all of your favorite RBdigital magazines, including back issues. Plus, find hundreds of other popular magazine titles with special int...

Business Books for Green Thumbs

I’ve cherry picked 10 excellent books to for anyone interested in learning about connections between the pursuit of prosperity, energy, land, the environment, and society. Several have either been nominated for or won awards. All of these books are located at the 333 call number in the library’s business collection area. They feature themes of sustainability, ecology, alternate energy, and the great outdoors, with an economic perspective.

COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Lake County

Updated 2/26/2021. Information changes rapidly, so please double check with the Lake County Health Department. Confused about COVID vaccines and vaccinations? Don't know where to go or what to believe? We've gathered some resources to help. Things to keep in mind The situation changes ra...