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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...

Kate Recommends Books for the Beach

Summertime... and the reading is easy. Be sure to sign-up for our Lake Forest Library summer reading program; prizes and raffles all add up to a summer of fun. Below are some of Kate’s favorite reads to start your summer. Romance, thrillers and behind the scenes, all...

GIMP: The Free Photoshop Alternative

By Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant Adobe Photoshop is known as the best program to edit images, and it's something we were taught to master in art school for creative industry practice. There are plenty of powerful features right out of the box, and it's more than just adding f...

(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...

How to Join Virtual Events

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Analyze news with media literacy

By Michelle Doshi, Adult Services Librarian You may have heard of a topic called media literacy, or even seen quizzes online testing your ability to tell real from fake. Media literacy is a set of skills you can learn and use and share that can help. Definitions to know ...

Using Google Photos

By Kristin Ashley
Media Lab Assistant As an artist and photographer, I’m always seeking out new ways to store, organize, share and edit my photos and videos. I’ve found that Google Photos is one of the best photo apps out there – and it’s free with stor...

Captivating Nonfiction

A nonfiction book can be just as much of a page turner as a fictional story. You can find these captivating nonfiction titles on our ebook platforms Hoopla, Libby, and Cloud Library. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (published 1994) This is one of the most popular n...

Considering the Classics with Annalisa

In "Considering the Classics," we will examine a few traditional and a few modern classics. In doing so, we will also discuss their critically-acclaimed and award-winning film adaptations. I will showcase just a few titles that we have readily available through the Library's&nb...

Vogue, Punk and Tiffany: Documentaries to Rock your World

One of the fun benefits of free access to films through the Lake Forest Library is the ability to watch them on any of your devices: your phone, your computer and your laptop. Download the Apps for Hoopla and Kanopy through www.lakeforestlibrary,org and you will have access to a wide...

Kate recommends Vogue, Punk & Tiffany: Documentaries to Rock your World

One of the fun benefits of access to free films through the Lake Forest Library is the ability to watch them on any of your devices: your phone, your computer and your laptop. Download the Apps for Hoopla and Kanopy through lakeforestlibrary,org and you will have ...

Curbside Collect

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...

Getting Things Done with The Pomodoro Technique

By Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant During these times, I know it can be a challenge to balance remote work and home life. You have a Zoom meeting in the morning, another in the afternoon. You need to finish work things by a certain time. You also need to fig...

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Socially Distanced Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to help your community but also want to practice social distancing? Here is a list of volunteer opportunities in Lake County that require little to no in-person contact: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is hosting a Cloth Mask Drive and is accepting sewn masks fr...

Find vegetarian eBooks and learn how to meal prep

By Michelle Doshi, Adult Services Librarian We are all looking to save time and energy in today's busy and changing world. Meal prepping may just be something that works for you. Read on to learn about how and why to meal prep, supplies you may need, how to stay organized, how vegetarian dishe...