The reference staff will help patrons find materials or information using the library catalog and online database products.

“Ready Reference” question are answered by E-mail (reference@lfl.alibrary.com), fax (847-234-1453), and telephone (847-614-4377). After hours “Night Owl” reference phone services is available at 847-234-0636 (9:00 pm to midnight Monday-Friday; 5:00 pm to midnight, Saturday and Sunday)

Books will be pulled from the library’s collection and saved for patrons to pick up.

Lake Forest residents may request inter-library loans and holds for items not on the shelf. The library’s online catalog and many subscription databases may be accessed from home or office computers by Lake Forest library card holders. Visit Online Databases