Book Sale Highlights

The Friends would like to thank the 2,610 shoppers who visited the 48th Annual Book Sale last September. We had a record 2,436 sales and numerous new Friends memberships resulting in $120,545.13 total revenue!

The book sale was possible thanks to ...

• 57 Friends book sorters who work year-round to curate and prep items for the sale 279 total volunteers during sale days, including 16 Abbott legal department employees and 20 enthusiastic high school students
• The support of Lake Forest Library Staff, Director Ishwar, and Head of Facilities Jim and his crew
• This year’s sponsors: Grainger, Uline, Sunset, Lake Forest Bank, AT Mechanical, Knauz, and Fresh Market

Since 1976 the Friends have donated $3.2 million to the Lake Forest community, including almost $3 million directly to the Library!

 Mark your calendar for the 49th Annual Book Sale: September 11–14, 2025.

Off-site Think Local Pop-Up Shop

Shop the Friends of Lake Forest Library space at the Pop-Up Shop brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber of Commerce.

Stay tuned for details including location and Friends dates. Starting November 29, Pop-Up Shop hours are 11:00 am–4:00 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Holiday Book Bazaar by the Friends 🎁

Browse an assortment of holiday books selected to get you in the spirit of the season and to give as gifts.

 Visit the Library Foyer December 2–23.

Friends Book Donations Are Closed December 22–31

Please do not donate books when the blue bins at the Library back dock are covered and closed.

 The Friends and Library Staff appreciate your cooperation!

Apply for a Friends Scholarship Starting in January

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

Application materials will be available on the Friends of Lake Forest Library webpage.