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Year in Review 2017: The Lake Forest Library invites residents to visit often in person, online

Catherine A. Lemmer, January 03, 2018

Lake Forest Leader

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Every day Lake Forest Library staff come to work energized by our mission to inspire life-long learning, promote the free and respectful exchange of ideas, and build community. We invite you and your families to visit us often.

Year in Review 2017: Dickinson Hall offers social events for seniors

January 02, 2018

Lake Forest Leader

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We developed a fascinating technology series Lake Forest Live! with Lake Forest Library featuring up-to-the-minute topics as varied as iPhones, Podcasts, Google Maps and building your own website.

Exhibit Honors Lake Forest Library History

Gregory Harutunian, December 27, 2017

Lake County Chronicle

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The library’s evolution and history is on display in the foyer with an exhibition of artifacts, legends, and visual media.

LF Library to Host Google Reality Event

December 26, 2017

Daily North Shore

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Lake Forest Library is hosting a free Google Expeditions AR (Augmented Reality) event where library visitors can view 3D virtual models using the latest in Google technology.

LF, LB Libraries Offer Vietnam Program

Steve Sadin, December 09, 2017

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As their first joint effort, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries will offer three events about the Vietnam War, building on the documentary made by Ken Burns and Lunn Novick.

Press Releases

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Lake Forest Library Board selects Ishwar Laxminarayan as Executive Director

April 11, 2023 – LAKE FOREST Ill – The Lake Forest Library Board voted unanimously in favor of selecting Ishwar Laxminarayan as the next Executive Director of Lake Forest Library effective May 1, 2023.

Dome repairs to begin at Lake Forest Library

March 8, 2023 – LAKE FOREST Ill – On August 10, 2022, the Lake Forest Library Board approved prioritizing repair and restoration work on the dome and interior rotunda as a first step of the Capital Improvement Project to enhance and revitalize the Library. Work on the dome begins in March 2023, and Lake Foresters can expect to see scaffolding as soon as March 9. Scaffolding and construction are expected to have minimal impact on Library services and building access. For updates, please stay tuned to www.lakeforestlibrary.org/dome.

Lake Forest Library Board appoints David Seleb as Interim Director

December 16, 2022 – LAKE FOREST Ill – The Lake Forest Library Board announced at its December 13 meeting the appointment of David J. Seleb as Interim Library Director. Seleb will take over in early January 2023 from Catherine A. Lemmer, who is retiring after having served as Executive Director since May 2016.

Lake Forest Library named a 4-Star Library by Library Journal

December 12, 2022 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest Library earned a 4-Star Library designation in the 15th edition of the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2022. The LJ Index spotlights the best of the best across America by rating U.S. public libraries on selected per capita output measures such as circulation, library visits, resource use, and program attendance.

Lake Forest Library Director to Retire

October 28, 2022 — LAKE FOREST Ill — The Board of Lake Forest Library announces that Catherine Lemmer, Executive Director, will retire at the end of the calendar year to pursue other opportunities. During her six-year tenure, Ms. Lemmer transformed library operations and services. Notable accomplishments under her leadership include the development and implementation of operational policies, a focus on transparent financial reporting, and numerous technology upgrades. These advancements include the launch of RFID and self-check services, migration to integrated cloud platforms, transition to faster and more reliable fiber internet, expanded wireless connectivity, and installation of new computers for both patrons and staff. Her passion for delivering engaging library services led to the creation of new programs and collections, robust community partnerships, and enhanced community collaboration and communications.

Lake Forest Library awards President's Volunteer Service Awards to two teens

June 15, 2022 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest Library was honored to present President's Volunteer Service Awards to two Lake Forest teens for outstanding service to our community.