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Risk is a Four-Letter Word

Discover five books on the topic of risk in investing. Find more books on investing at call number 332.6 in the business collection behind the adult reference desk. Then, join us on Nov. 9 at 7pm via Zoom for "Risk is a Four-Letter Word", featuring Registered Investment Advisor Ed Gjertsen II, CFP.

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

A clickable list and summary of recent fiction and graphic novels for grades 3-8

Building Committee Meeting Documents & Recording: October 19, 2021

Updated November 9, 2021....

Discover the Night Sky

Check out these astronomy titles for Children and Adults from the Lake Forest Library and join NASA on Saturday, October 16 for International Observe the Moon Night. Read on to learn how and to see a list of recommended astronomy titles.

Lit Lorie Loves

36 must-read British authors and illustrators of children's picture books.

Fall Refresh Part 1 of 2: Celebrating the Foyer

Over the past year and a half your Library staff has adjusted services and spaces many times to continue to provide the community with the highest quality library services and resources. This fall, we're happy to be giving our beautiful Foyer some care and attention! As the first space you experi...

Lit Lorie Loves

I LOVE cats! Here are some purrfect picture books for children and their families.

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

Spooky Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations ...

(Expired info) Places to donate books when the Friends are not accepting donations

Thank you for your interest in donating used books to the Friends. The Friends are currently not accepting donations. Please do not leave donations on the Library back dock or put them in the book returns as they will be discarded. You can hold onto the books you want to donate to the Friends until ...

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

A clickable list and summary of recent fiction and graphic novels for grades 3-8

Lit Lorie Loves

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Lorie will share picture books by Latinx & Hispanic authors and/or illustrators.

Building Committee Meeting Documents: August 30, 2021

Posted September 15, 2021. August 30 Building Committee Meeting Agenda August 30 Building Committee Meeting Minutes...

Bestselling author Jamie Ford to present during “Lake Forest Reads” 2021 One Book, One Community program

September 9 2021 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Bestselling author Jamie Ford will pay a virtual visit to Lake Forest on October 7, 2021, to discuss his novel—and this year’s featured Lake Forest Reads title—“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.” For details and to register for events, visit www.LFReads.org.

(Contest closed) Library Card Sign-Up Month Contest 2021

10/1/2021 update Thank you to everyone who entered! Throughout Library Card Sign-up Month in September, we were happy to connect with all the existing card holders and welcome all the new library card holders. The savings you shared shows that using Lake Forest Library is a great return on your inv...

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

A clickable list and summary of recent fiction and graphic novels for grades 3-8.