GO TO BEANSTACK.
What you can do with it
Log your reading, complete activities, and win prizes while participating in Library programs including Summer Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more!
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "beanstack" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
User Guide
GO TO BOOKLIST ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Access the best book reviews for public libraries and school libraries, and the best books to read for your book club, brought to you by the ALA.
GO TO BOOKLIST READER.
What you can do with it
Access quality book and audiobook recommendations, author interviews, original features, and more for readers of all ages, provided by the Lake Forest Library.
While supplies last, print copies of Booklist Reader are also available to take from the "Read Me Next" displays at the Library.
Current issue
GO TO BOOKPAGE.
What you can do with it
Discover this month’s most exciting new books in the current digital issue of BookPage, provided by the Lake Forest Library. You can also subscribe to a weekly email with personalized recommendations in your favorite genres.
While supplies last, print copies of BookPage are also available to take from the "Read Me Next" displays at the Library.
eBooks · eAudiobooks
GO TO CLOUDLIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, especially new and recently published titles.
User Guide
Get started with the cloudLibrary app
Amount
16 checkouts at a time
Loan Period
3 weeks
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "cloudlibrary" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader |
GO TO CREATIVEBUG.
What you can do with it
Choose from more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
User Guide
Get started with the Creativebug app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "creativebug" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO FIND MORE ILLINOIS.
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Browse and place holds on a state-wide catalog of millions of books, multimedia, web resources, and other materials.
You can request items from the Find More Illinois catalog yourself. You can have 5 items and 200 holds in the system at a time. Use your Lake Forest Library account credentials to log in. Your Lake Forest Librarians are also happy to assist you or place requests for you. Please complete the Can't Find It webform.
Music
GO TO FREEGAL.
What you can do with it
Stream and download from the Sony Music catalog of more than 18 million songs from 100 countries and 200 genres. Keep your downloads forever, use AI-powered search recommendations, build your own playlists, and enjoy ad-free listening.
User Guide
Get started with the Freegal app
Amount
Unlimited streaming
3 downloads per week
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "freegal" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
Movies & TV · eBooks · eAudiobooks · eComics · Music
GO TO HOOPLA.
What you can do with it
Borrow and stream movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and TV shows.
Some special collections
- Enable Kids Mode to display only kid-appropriate content
- Hallmark movies
- Acorn TV
- The Great Courses eAudiobooks
User Guide
Get started with the Hoopla app
Amount
- 10 Instant Borrows per month
- Borrow more from special collections using a BingePass and Bonus Borrows.
Loan Period
3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
| ⬤ | No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader |
Movies & Documentaries
GO TO KANOPY.
What you can do with it
Watch a wide range of on-demand streaming videos.
Some special collections
- Enable Kids Mode to display only kid-appropriate
- The Criterion Collection
- Documentaries
- Foreign films
- Classic cinema
- The Great Courses videos
User Guide
Get started with the Kanopy app
Amount
30 tickets per month
- Refer to the number of tickets and access period for each film next to the play button.
- Depending on the title, films can use 1–4 tickets.
- You can watch unlimited Kanopy Kids titles because they don't require any tickets.
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "kanopy" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
INSTALL THE LAKE FOREST LIBRARY APP on Apple iOS and Android.
What you can do with it
Store a digital version of your library card, scan a book's ISBN barcode to find out if it's available through the Library, search the catalog and request items for pick-up, register for upcoming events, access your library account and reading history, and more.
eBooks · eAudiobooks · eMagazines · eComics · Videos
GO TO LIBBY / Digital Library of IL.
You can either use the Libby app or
sign in to your LIBBY account on the Digital Library of Illinois page
What you can do with it
Borrow from a vast collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.
User Guides
Get started with the Libby app
How to Download eBooks to a Kindle
Amount
- 10 eBook/eAudiobook checkouts at a time
- No limit on eMagazines
Loan Period
7, 14, or 21 days (you choose in Settings or when checking out an item)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "libby" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works on Kindle eInk readers ... just choose Kindle format when checking out an item |
| ⬤ | Read or listen to titles on a computer with an internet browser by visiting the Digital Library of Illinois |
GO TO MANGO LANGUAGES.
What you can do with it
Learn a wide variety of languages more effectively through real-life situations and actual conversation.
User Guide
Get started with the Mango app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "mango languages" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO MUZZY LANGUAGES ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Children can learn languages including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish through an easy-to-use website, language learning movies, 400+ online games, 28 vocabulary builder videos, and more!
GO TO NEXTREADS.
What you can do with it
Sign up for email reading lists in 20 different subjects and genres. Find your next read.
GO TO NOVELIST K–8 PLUS.
What you can do with it
Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations for grades K–8 based on your interests and preferences.
User Guide
GO TO NOVELIST PLUS.
What you can do with it
Find fiction and nonfiction recommendations based on your interests and preferences.
User Guide
GO TO PRESSREADER.
What you can do with it
Enjoy free full text, full color online access to popular newspapers and magazines from around the world! Create an account for additional features including saved searches and favorite publications.