One theme of the Chicago Literary Renaissance (which was sparked by the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition and lasted into the 1920s) was a fascination with the rediscovery of ancient writers. Not immune to this renewed interest in the Ancients, Alfred E. Hamill—a wealthy book collector, poet, and investment banker, as well as the Library's first…
We’re in the Movies: The Lake Forest Connection
Lake Forest is known for many things glamorous. F. Scott Fitzgerald's love and muse Ginevra King, the popularity of Polo in the U S in the 1930s, visiting royalty such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the King of Sweden. Lake Forest is also famous for its beautiful estates and lovely vistas on…
Find Your Favorite Specialty Bookstore
Of course, we love when you use Lake Forest Library, but we understand that sometimes you just want to own a book that you don't need to return! Whether you're looking for something for yourself or shopping for a gift, check out one of these unique bookstores that specializes in specific genres or topics. Online…
Listen with Playaways
The Library has a great selection of audiobooks for your listening pleasure. We have the traditional audiobooks on CDs, but we also have another way to listen to books that you may not know about: Playaways! Playaways are small devices with pre-loaded audiobooks that you can plug your headphones into (not included) so you can…
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