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On Censorship

Lake Forest Library applauds the open and respectful discussion throughout the Lake Forest community around censorship. The American Library Association (ALA) Office of Intellectual Freedom defines censorship as "a change in the access status of material, based on the content of the work and made by...

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(Contest closed) The Great Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

Maybe you've heard of GISH, the Great International Scavenger Hunt. Say hello to the Lake Forest Library version: The Great Spring Break Scavenger Hunt! It is full of incredible challenges designed by Teen Librarian Emmy, so you know they're going to be fun and wacky and clever. ...

Eight books for International Womens Day

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8 and supported by Catalyst, strives to provide “an important opportunity for groups worldwide to embrace and cultivate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.” This year’s theme for equality was #breakthebias. Join us in discovering eight books by business owners and entrepreneurs that hope to inspire women in and pursuing leadership.

Michelle's Real Reads: Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations

Get ready for some great new children's nonfiction books, coming soon! EJ Nonfiction Bear Goes Sugaring by Maxwell Eaton II Learn how to make syrup the old-fashioned way with the help of a friendly bear and her amusingly unhelpful accomplices Dog and Squirrel in this informativ...

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Borrowing Items From Across the Consortium and Around the Country

Did you know that you’re not limited to borrowing from only Lake Forest Library collections? Lake Forest Library is part of a 28‑member consortium that shares materials between libraries. When you search our catalog, you can set the "Limit by" filter to "Lake Forest Materials" or broaden your sea...

Library Databases to Research Contacts and Leads

Finding people, leads, and contacts is its own skill set. Two upcoming talks teach you how to use databases available from Lake Forest Library to target your search of a person, company, or industry using incomplete information. In these talks, learn about using the following resources and databases...

Collection Connection: Lake Forest Authors

We are pleased to introduce the enhanced Lake Forest Author Collection! Your librarians have gathered and curated selected works by Lake Forest authors and given them new prominence in the shelves by the Reference Desk. Previously, all books authored by people born and/or residing in Lake Forest ...

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

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

Books About Writing Books

If you’ve ever been bitten by the writing bug, or just want to learn more about the writing process, pick up a book about writing books! The following selections are meant to inspire, guide and motivate any hopeful author. Conquer your fear, transcend your anxiety and learn from the best by readin...

Building Committee Meeting Documents & Recording: February 15, 2022

Posted February 15, 2022. The Lake Forest Library Board Building Committee was formed in July 2021 and is led by Bryan Bertola, Library Board Vice President, and Heather Strong, Library Board Trustee. The Building Committee serves to continue the work of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP). ...

Lit Lorie Loves – February is National Bird Feeding Month

Enjoy reading picture books about our flying friends! Start a new family tradition of feeding wild birds during the height of winter. More information can be found at https://www.birdfeeding.org/nbfm.html

Locked-Room Mysteries

Locked-room mysteries are part of the classic "whodunit and how" stories made popular by authors such as Agatha Christie and John Dickson Carr. You might also think of the 2019 movie, "Knives Out." In a locked-room mystery, a crime has been committed, but the perpetrator could not have gotten in or ...

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(Past event) Celebrating Earth Month all April!

The City of Lake Forest, Parks & Recreation, Lake Forest Library, Elawa Farm, Green Minds, Lake Forest Open Lands, and Gorton Community Center are partnering this April to celebrate Earth Day with a month of eco‑friendly activities. The theme this year is "Act for Earth." Join us in Market Sq...

Collection Connection: Family Read Aloud Chapter Books

February 2 was Read Aloud Day, inaugurated by Scholastic Books about a decade ago. But why limit it to one day? Reading aloud either to or with your children is a wonderfully intimate experience for all. Reading with your children doesn’t have to end when the children can read independently. We get requests for longer books, especially fiction, that families can share. Here are some favorites.

Michelle's Real Reads

Stop by the Children's Library and check out some new nonfiction books! EJ Nonfiction Just a Thought by Jason Gruhl, illustrated by Ignasi Font Through playful rhyming text and vivid, fun illustrations, Just a Thought introduces kids 4-8 to the way our lives are shaped...