Join us for the 48th Annual Book Sale by the Friends at Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Rd.
It’s time for the Friends’ biggest book sale of the year! Browse and purchase gently used, bargain‑priced books. This popular community event is one of the largest book sales in the Midwest. With more than 100,000 books in 115 categories, this year’s sale offers something for every book lover.
- Thursday–Sunday, September 12–15, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Open extended hours on Friday, until 8:00 pm.) Plus, take advantage of the following specials ...
- 20% mark-up during the Member Preview (memberships available at the door) on September 12
- 25% off for teachers, first responders, and active-duty military with ID on September 14
- 50% off everything on September 15
Volunteer at the Friends’ Annual Book Sale
Volunteers are needed for all four days of the sale, as well as for set-up the weekend before.
To volunteer September 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, and/or 15, follow the instructions at www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends.
Friends Book Donations Are Closed August 16–September 30, November 22–28, & December 22–31.
Thank you for not donating books when the blue bins at the Library back dock are covered and closed. The Friends and Library Staff appreciate your cooperation!
Used book donations are accepted October 1–November 21 and December 1–21.
Congratulations to the Friends Scholarship Winners
The Friends of Lake Forest Library are pleased to announce this year’s Scholarship recipients. Allison Todd and Sophia Zar (Lake Forest High School) and Carissa Schultz (North Shore Country Day School) were selected from a competitive field of 15 applicants and each was presented with an award of $2,000.
Each year, the Friends fund three scholarships to graduating seniors from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood who demonstrate a passion for reading. Applicants are evaluated on an essay, their reading‑related activities, and letters of recommendation. Congratulations to Allison, Sophia, and Carissa!
Stay tuned for details on applying for next year’s scholarship.
