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Foyer is open for holds pickup only (see hours below).
The rest of the building is currently closed. Services available online and by phone.

FOYER OPEN ONLY for grab-and-go Foyer Pickup of Holds. Once you receive an automated phone/text/email notification that your hold is ready, you can come in: Monday–Friday, 11:00 am–6:00 pm, and Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm. If your hold is not in the Foyer, please call 847.234.0636.

RETURNED ITEMS are quarantined for several days before being checked in and will therefore stay on your account longer than you expect. But don't worry, we are a fine-free library!

Today's Hours: 11:00am - 6:00pm

Lake Forest Library

(847) 234-0636
FOYER PICKUP ONLY
360 E Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Mon: 11:00am-6:00pm
Tue: 11:00am-6:00pm
Wed: 11:00am-6:00pm
Thu: 11:00am-6:00pm
Fri: 11:00am-6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm
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Bundle Up BINGO Winter Reading Program (Virtual)

All Day 12/19 - 2/28
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Jan 27 2021 Wed

True Story Book Group: Bad Blood (Virtual)

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Health Apps for Healthy Living (Virtual)

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Full Steam Ahead! for Grades K–4 (Virtual)

4:00pm - 4:15pm
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Saturday Social Hour: Best Foods to Cook and Eat

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Feb 1 2021 Mon

Introduction to PowerPoint (Virtual)

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