GO TO CITY LASERFICHE.
What you can do with it
Access thousands of pages of historical City of Lake Forest public documents including agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
How to access
| ⬤ | Works in the browser on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
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 CONSUMER HEALTH COMPLETE.
What you can do with it
Gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum—from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine—when you search this comprehensive full-text database of consumer-oriented health content.
User Guide
GO TO CONSUMER REPORTS.
What you can do with it
View expert ratings, articles, and buying guides from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
User Guide
GO TO CORE COLLECTIONS.
What you can do with it
Patrons can find recommended titles and librarians can build and maintain well-rounded collections using these impartial, authoritative guides of the most highly recommended reference, nonfiction, and fiction books.
GO TO CRAFT & HOBBY.
What you can do with it
Start crafting your dreams today! Discover a world of creativity and unleash your imagination with tutorials and inspiration from Craft & Hobby.
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 CULTUREGRAMS.
What you can do with it
Explore cultural information including videos, recipes, customs, and lifestyles from other countries in the world and states in the U.S.
User Guide
GO TO ALL COLLECTIONS: EBSCO EBOOKS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, & LIBRARIANS. Or pick a specific collection below.
What you can do with it
Access eBooks to read in your browser for research and enjoyment.
Pick your collection
Support quality learning experiences for elementary school students across all subject areas.
K–5 COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for middle school students across all subject areas.
6–8 COLLECTION
Build strong Pre-K through 8th grade literacy skills through award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
CRICKET MEDIA COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for high school students with access to popular eBooks including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTION
Browse popular high school magazines and reference books on subjects including art, history, sports, and music, as well as more than 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags.
MAS COMPLETE
Enrich high school research with a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of subjects including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MAS REFERENCE EBOOKS
Browse thousands of books covering core subject areas.
BOOK COLLECTION: NONFICTION
Access high-quality reference eBooks for all ages covering topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking
PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
Access journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE SOURCE
Access specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION
GO TO ERIC.
What you can do with it
Access journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics.
GO TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Research and explore the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of ethnic groups in America using full text from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, Associated Press videos, biographies, speeches, interviews, and letters. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality eBooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
You can also search DIVERSITY & ETHNIC STUDIES EBOOKS.
GO TO EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.
GO TO FIERO CODE.
What you can do with it
Kids ages 8–18 can complete hundreds of self-paced coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
User Guide
On your first visit, you will be prompted to create an account using an email address and password. To get started, select "Sign Up."
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.
GO TO FOLD 3.
What you can do with it
Explore military records (from the U.S. National Archives, The National Archives of the U.K. and other international sources) including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.
GO TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL for in-library use only.
What you can do with it
Individuals can access information to support their search for scholarships, fellowships, or grants. Includes videos, podcasts, and expert advice on how to secure the funding you need. Explore great open scholarship opportunities in the 900+ RFPs.
Individuals and nonprofit organizations can access timely, comprehensive information on grant makers and their grants. Explore more than 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S.; more than 4,000 sponsoring companies; more than 3.8 million recently awarded grants; and more than 1 million recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF.
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 |
GO TO GUIDESTAR for in-library use only.
What you can do with it
Nonprofits and nonprofit researchers can access authoritative data on 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, thousands of faith-based nonprofits, and charities.