(Contest closed) Teen Writing Contest: Spooky Stories
Write a spooky, scary, or just plain unsettling story fit for Halloween. Submissions open October 1–31, 2020 Prizes 2 winners will be selected from each age group. Winners will be announced the first week of November. 1st Prize: $50 to Lake Forest Book Store Runner-up: $25 to Lake For...
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Lake Forest Library Lite
Welcome to Lake Forest Library Lite: many of the Library services and resources you love, with quick and speedy service for limited numbers of patrons throughout the day. Although the Library is not yet going back to "business as usual," you can still have an enjoyable visit. Simply follow the NEW P...
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(Contest closed) Stay Home Scavenger Hunt
Maybe you've heard of GISH, the Great International Scavenger Hunt. Say hello to the Lake Forest Library version: The Stay Home Scavenger Hunt! We hope by the end of June we're all able to be out and about more, but even if we’re still sheltering in place to some degree, this scavenger hunt wi...
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(Offer closed) Request a "We are Library Lovers" Yard Sign
Thank you to everyone who requested a yard sign. We love seeing them on display around Lake Forest. We are no longer offering yard sign delivery, but you can download, print, and color the PDF version to display your Lake Forest Library love anywhere! Download a coloring page...
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Coming Soon: Foyer Pickup Curbside Collect is ending Saturday, July 17. Starting Monday, July 20, holds will be available to pick up in the Library Foyer. A Library staff member will still call you to let you know your items are ready to pick up, and you will still have 4 days to stop by the Libr...
Read MoreFree Virtual Activities
Updated 3/27/2020 Dozens of organizations, institutions, and authors are stepping up to provide wonderful virtual experiences and learning opportunities to keep us all connected and engaged. Be sure to check out the links on this page. We will also be retweeting anything we come across that we...
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Decennial Census
Every household across the nation will receive an invitation starting in mid-March 2020 to fill out the US Census. Read on to learn what is required, why it is important, and how you can help efforts to count every single person living within the United States. The US Census is a short form snaps...
Read More(Past event) 2019 Volunteer Fest
More than two dozen not-for-profit organizations will be on hand to share with you their mission, the work they do, and their volunteer opportunities for all ages. Bring the whole family to discover ways to use your talents or develop new skills while giving back to the community! ...
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(Past event) Neal Shusterman is visiting Deer Path Middle School
Lake Forest Library is proud to present NEAL SHUSTERMAN at Deer Path Middle School for an exclusive presentation and book signing for DPM students on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 TO BE RESCHEDULED. UPDATE: We look forward to hosting Neal Shusterman at Deer Path Middle School, unfortunately he...
Read MoreWinners of the 2019 Lake Forest Reads: Ragdale Writing Contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's LFRR Writing Contest, and congratulations to the winners! ...
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(Past program) FaceBOOK Book Group
Welcome to the FaceBOOK Book Group! The book group where you never have to leave your home or office to join in the discussion! Every Wednesday at noon, we will post questions to discuss about that month's chosen title. If you can't be on Facebook on Wednesday at noon, just chime in with your tho...
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