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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...

(Past program) Read Between the Ravines 2021

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Starting February 15, Lake Forest Library resumes Carry Out service and brief visits

Lake Forest Library is again open for brief visits by the public to browse the collections, check out items, copy and print documents, and more! Masks over your nose and mouth and social distancing are required while in the building. Please do not visit in groups. Hours the building is open start...

Get Smart with Squarespace

By Kristin Ashley Technology Instructor and Media Lab Assistant Squarespace is an easy-to-use web design program that provides templates, tools and other features for a WYSIWYG (“what you see is what you get”) design experience. Developed in 2003, Squarespace has become one of the more popular...

Collage of Books, Movies, and Podcasts relating to Black History Month

Black History Month: Books, Movies, and Podcasts

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we put together a list of books and resources that chronicle Black history in the United States from the 1600s to the present day. These resources also share the lives and works of Black activists, writers, artists, scientists, and more. Th...

Not Just Chat: Watch Movies and Listen to Music with Friends Online

by Patrick Villanueva, Technology Instructor and Media Lab Assistant
1/16/21 I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season. Until things return to somewhat normal, online gatherings will maintain its role in helping us stay connected to friends and family. We've been using apps a...

Personal Finance Books for the New Year

How the books were picked Books on this list were picked for having good advice, delivering the advice well, entertainment value, perspective variety, fewer than 400 pages, and overall readability. Personal finance books should provide good advice, new perspectives, and also be good books that pu...

Lake Forest Library named a 3-Star Library by Library Journal

Lake Forest Library earned a 3-Star Library designation in the 13th edition of the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service. The LJ Index spotlights the best of the best across America by rating U.S. public libraries on selected per capita output measures such as circulation, library visits, resource use, and program attendance.

(Past event) Purchase Donated Books, Games, and Puzzles at the Pop-up Shop

Happy 2021! Start your new year off right and shop donated books, games, and puzzles from the Friends of Lake Forest Library. Visit the Lake Forest Station Pop-up Shop (in the building west of the East Station train tracks) this Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm. 🤗📖💚 ...

(Past program) Bundle Up Bingo Winter Reading Challenge 2020–21

December 19, 2020–February 28, 2021 Read or listen to books, attend virtual library events, and complete cozy winter challenges to mark off squares on your bingo board. Earn book prizes and be entered into a grand prize drawing! Track your progress at lakeforestlibrary.readsquared.com or install th...

A Few of Kate's Favorites from 2020

Fiction Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley. This is about a very special someone, who happens to be a dog. It is heartwarming and sad and the perfect give for anyone who loves and cares deeply. The Short, the Long and the Tall by Jeffrey Archer&...