Shop the Children’s Book Sale by the Friends

Stop by the Library Foyer to browse and purchase gently used, bargain-priced children’s books, just in time for the Library’s Summer Reading Program and your summer trips and staycations.

Thursday, June 6, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday, June 7, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday, June 8, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
For membership, volunteer, and donation information, go to www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends.

A Message from the Friends

The Friends of Lake Forest Library are pleased to provide a $250,000 grant for the 2024 restoration of the Remisoff murals. This grant is in addition to the Friends annual grants supporting ongoing Library programs.

Thank you, Friends! For information, go to www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends.

Apply for a Friends Scholarship

Each spring, the Friends of Lake Forest Library award $2,000 scholarships to up to three graduating high school seniors who demonstrate a passion for reading. Students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are eligible.

 Application deadline: Friday, March 15.
 For details, go to www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends.

Donate books to the Friends

Donated items are accepted at the Back Dock during Library open hours. For details, visit www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends or message friendslflibrary@gmail.com.