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What will you make?

The Media Lab now has a Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer available for Lake Forest residents.  The sublimation printer works like any other inkjet printer except it uses sublimation ink. Sublimation inks evaporate when heated so they can bond to white polyester and poly-coated materials, c...

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Prepare for the Solar Eclipse

Join us at the Library on Monday, April 8 for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! Drop in between 10:30 am – 2:30 pm and get a pair of eclipse glasses or viewers (one per person while supplies last). Chicagoland is on the edge of the path of totality, and weather permitting, we’ll see a partial solar ecl...

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Romance Reading Recommendations

Celebrate love all month long with these reading recommendations curated by your romance-loving librarians. From rom-coms to paranormal romance to romantic suspense, there’s a perfect happily-ever-after out there for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adult ...

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Friends Quarterly Spring 2024 News

Shop the Children’s Book Sale by the Friends Stop by the Library Foyer to browse and purchase gently used, bargain-priced children’s books, just in time for the Library’s Summer Reading Program and your summer trips and staycations. Thursday, June 6, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday, June 7, 9:00...

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Your Reference Librarians' Top Picks from 2023

Friends and family members often comment that it must be nice to "read at work all day". While that's definitely not the case, we do get through plenty of books, movies, and TV shows in our free time. Below, you'll find some of the Adult Reference Librarians' favorite books, movies, and shows of the...

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Dig Into Your Genealogical Past

If you’re interested in genealogy, the Library can help! Check out the quick tips and research guides listed below, browse the Library’s collection of genealogy and history resources, and join us for several upcoming programs this month:    Thank you for your interest in...

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Lit Lorie Loves – Seek and Find Picture Books

What a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child or grandchild is to engage in classic and modern picture books often known as Hide and Seek or I Spy. These picture books are also great to occupy your children during long car or airplane trips.

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(Past Program) Reading in a Winter Wonderland 2023–24

Whether you’re snowed in and dreaming by the fire or gone away like the bluebird, winter is the perfect time to strengthen good reading habits. How to participate Winter Reading programs run December 15, 2023–January 31, 2024. Track your reading and earn prizes in one of two ways: On ...

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The Best Books This Winter

If you need some reading suggestions or gift ideas for yourself or someone else this winter, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from historical fiction to domestic thrillers to cookbooks, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to s...

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23 True Crime Reads for 2023

From poison to art thefts to cold cases, here are 23 of the best true crime books released this past year. Lock your doors, leave the lights on, and prepare to be scared!

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