Graphic Design and Font Fundamentals
By Kristin Ashley Media Lab Assistant and Technology Instructor Hi, I’m Kristin Ashley and I’m one of the Technology Instructors at the Lake Forest Library Media Lab. I’m also a graphic designer, fine artist and photographer. Even if you are not a graphic designer, at some point many of us...
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Banned Books Week 2020
Banned Books Week is the annual celebration of our right to read whatever we choose. This year, Banned Books Week runs from September 27 to October 3 and continues a tradition of honoring organizations that fight censorship while also highlighting books that have been challenged. Throughou...
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Digital Media Literacy
9/24/2020 The Center for Media Literacy defines Media Literacy as "a 21st-century approach to education. It provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms – from print to video to the Internet. Media literacy ...
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Nature Photo Basics
By Kristin Ashley
Media Lab Assistant
I find that nature photography can be a rewarding and pleasant pursuit. You get to spend time in nature, which is always restorative, and your subject matter may include landscapes, wildlife, plants, trees and flowers all taken in different seasons and...
New September Children's Chapter Books Previewed by Kathy
Blog Entry Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk When twelve-year-old Ellie and her family lose livelihood and move to a mountain cabin in 1934, she quickly learns to be an outdoors woman and, when needed, a healer. The Wolf of Cape Fen by Juliana Brandt &n...
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Resources for New Parents
by Liz Poppenhouse 9/21/2020 As a new mother, I've been doing a lot of reading and researching about this whole parenting adventure lately! I wanted to share a few of my favorite books, Instagram accounts, and activities for new parents. Books Cribsheet: As the title says,...
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Intro to Live Streaming
by Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant Real-time services are all the rage these days and have taken off during the quarantine. With the world turned upside down and everyone stuck at home, it's only pushed us to rely on technology and the internet more than ever before. ...
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Motivational self-help nonfiction to read in fall 2020
With all the change and uncertainty at the current moment, focusing and staying motivated and continuing to lean in can become more challenging. Below are some books that you can either read or listen to help yourself get and stay motivated and focused on your life and your work this fall. Some titl...
Read More(Past program) Kids Vote
Vote for your favorite Book Character between October 13 and November 3, 2020. We can't wait to tally your votes and announce the winners! ...
Read More(Contest closed) Teen Writing Contest: Spooky Stories
Write a spooky, scary, or just plain unsettling story fit for Halloween. Submissions open October 1–31, 2020 Prizes 2 winners will be selected from each age group. Winners will be announced the first week of November. 1st Prize: $50 to Lake Forest Book Store Runner-up: $25 to Lake For...
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Making a Card in Shutterfly
Making a Card in Shutterfly By Kristin Ashley Media Lab Assistant If you are like me, you have a number of card-giving occasions throughout the year including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and weddings. I find it is a hassle to stop by the store for just one card, especially ...
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(Past event) 2020 Lake Forest Art Stroll
Jump to a section: About the Arts Stroll Kristin Ashley Artist’s Statement Library resources for artists and about the arts Upcoming library events for creative types and art enthusiasts Viewing and learning about art at the library About the Arts Stroll The...
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