Upcoming Events
Try a New Exploration Kit: Makey Makey for Ages 8+ (Virtual)
Library Board Meeting (Virtual)
Terrific Kids Storytime for Ages 0–5 (Virtual)
BreakoutEDU Digital Game for all ages (Virtual)
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COVID-19 Vaccination Info for Lake County
Updated 2/26/2021. Information changes rapidly, so please double check with the Lake County Health Department. Confused about COVID vaccines and vaccinations? Don't know where to go or what to believe? We've gathered some resources to help. Things to keep in mind The situation changes ra...
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Starting February 15, Lake Forest Library resumes Carry Out service and brief visits
Lake Forest Library is again permitting brief visits by the public to browse the collections, check out items, copy and print documents, and more! Masks over your nose and mouth and social distancing are required while in the building. Please do not visit in groups. Hours the building is open sta...
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Our Mission
Lake Forest Library: inspiring lifelong learning, promoting the free and respectful exchange of ideas, and building community. Read about the history of the Library
Our Vision
We believe passionately in the transformative power of ideas and the future of libraries, enabling everyone in the community to fulfill the universal desire to learn, explore, and belong.