It’s Migration Season! Borrow a Bird Watching Bundle from TakeOut Tech
Fall migration is in full swing — and there’s no better time to discover the amazing birds passing through Lake Forest!
Our TakeOut Tech collection now includes Bird Watching Bundles, designed to help you make the most of this exciting season.Each kit includes everything you need to start explori...
Best Books This Fall
If you need some reading suggestions for this fall, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from science fiction to mysteries to memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adult Reference Desk for help finding a book...
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New at the Library: GetSetUp
We’re excited to introduce GetSetUp, a new free online learning platform for adults 55+. Through your Lake Forest Library, you can now join live or on-demand classes designed to help older adults learn new skills, connect with others, and stay engaged.What You’ll FindLive interactive classes on tech...
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TREEmendous Library Cards: TREET YOURSELF
Season 1 was Root. Season 2 was Log On. Season 3 was Branch Out. Season 4 was Turn Over a New Leaf. Season 5 was Made in the Shade. Now it's time to Treet Yourself! We're in the homestretch of our "5 Seasons of Library Card Love & Prize Drawings." Each season has featured an arboreal theme and sh...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Recommendations
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15-October 15 and recognizes the cultures, contributions, and achievements of both Hispanic and Latin Americans. The following list of recently released Fiction and Nonfiction books can help you celebrate and experience their vibrant history, but is...
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Explore the Universe with the Seestar Smart Telescope at Your Library
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our Library of Things collection: the Seestar Smart Telescope! Whether you’re a budding astronomer, a curious stargazer, or simply looking for a unique way to spend an evening, this portable smart telescope brings the night sky closer than ever before...
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Best Books This Summer
If you need some reading suggestions for the summer, check out our list of new and popular titles that are perfect for your vacation or upcoming book club meeting. With everything from beachy rom-coms to fast-paced thrillers to celebrity memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked...
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🎉 Big News in the Media Lab: Say Hello to Our New Cricut Maker 4! ✂️✨
We’ve got something cutting-edge (literally!) at the library—and it’s ready to unleash your inner creative genius. Our Media Lab just welcomed a brand-new Cricut Maker 4 machine, and we’re so excited to see what our patrons create with it!If you’ve never met a Cricut before, here’s the scoop: it’s a...
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TREEmendous Library Card Campaign: TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
Season 1 was ROOT. Season 2 was LOG ON. Season 3 was BRANCH OUT.
Season 4 is TURN OVER A NEW LEAF.
What's new in your life? A new school year? A new addition to your family? A new interest or hobby? A new career or retirement? A new challenge to understand and overcome? Join us in turning ov...
Read with Us for Jewish Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Jewish Heritage Month, which takes place during the month of May. First recognized by presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments, community, and culture of Jewish Americans. The following booklist features history, bio...
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AAPI Heritage Month Reading and Watching Recommendations
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (also referred to as Asian Pacific Heritage Month), which takes place during the month of May. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have enriched the culture of the United States and are valuable members of our...
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🎮 Level Up Your Library Experience: PlayStation 5 Now Available in Takeout Tech!
We're excited to announce the newest addition to our Takeout Tech collection: two Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Console kits! That’s right—your library just got a little more fun.Each PS5 kit includes:One PlayStation 5 Slim Disc ConsoleTwo DualSense wireless controllers (because gaming is better toge...
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Get More From Your Library With These Tips!
Tip #1: New Books Usually Available to Borrow on their Publishing Release Date You may have assumed that the fastest way to get a new book was to buy it, but libraries receive and process new books ahead of time to have them ready to circulate on their official release date. That means that you c...
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The Best Books This Spring
If you need some reading suggestions for the spring, check out our list of new and popular titles that are perfect for your spring break vacation or upcoming book club meeting. With everything from historical fiction to mysteries to memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to o...
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