Borrowing Items From Across the Consortium and Around the Country
Did you know that you’re not limited to borrowing from only Lake Forest Library collections? Lake Forest Library is part of a 28‑member consortium that shares materials between libraries. When you search our catalog, you can set the "Limit by" filter to "Lake Forest Materials" or broaden your sea...
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Kathy's Korner - February New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Lit Lorie Loves – February is National Bird Feeding Month
Enjoy reading picture books about our flying friends! Start a new family tradition of feeding wild birds during the height of winter. More information can be found at https://www.birdfeeding.org/nbfm.html
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(Past event) Celebrating Earth Month all April!
The City of Lake Forest, Parks & Recreation, Lake Forest Library, Elawa Farm, Green Minds, Lake Forest Open Lands, and Gorton Community Center are partnering this April to celebrate Earth Day with a month of eco‑friendly activities. The theme this year is "Act for Earth." Join us in Market Sq...
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Collection Connection: Family Read Aloud Chapter Books
February 2 was Read Aloud Day, inaugurated by Scholastic Books about a decade ago. But why limit it to one day? Reading aloud either to or with your children is a wonderfully intimate experience for all. Reading with your children doesn’t have to end when the children can read independently. We get requests for longer books, especially fiction, that families can share. Here are some favorites.
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Michelle's Real Reads
Stop by the Children's Library and check out some new nonfiction books! EJ Nonfiction Just a Thought by Jason Gruhl, illustrated by Ignasi Font Through playful rhyming text and vivid, fun illustrations, Just a Thought introduces kids 4-8 to the way our lives are shaped...
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Kathy's Korner - January New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Lit Lorie Loves – Kindness and Mindfulness
This month I selected a variety of board books, picture books, and readers on kindness and mindfulness. Each book should engage thoughtful conversations as we navigate this big, beautiful world.
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(Past program) Blind Date with a Book 2022
You Can't Judge these Books by their Covers! As Valentine's Day approaches, come in and check out a Blind Date book or audiobook. They’re wrapped up tight with the briefest of blurbs on the outside and a special bookmark on the inside. Complete the bookmark and submit it for a chance to win a gif...
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Michelle's Real Reads: Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations
New Children's Nonfiction Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Matthew Rivera Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning a...
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Kathy's Korner - December New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Coding Classes: A launchpad to discovery
"Today our girl scout troop enjoyed 1½ hour coding session in the children’s library meeting room. The librarians were super helpful—Mrs. Kathy and Miss Michelle were knowledgeable and engaging. We earned an important badge and look forward to coming back soon! Thank you for having us!"
–Susan, L...
Lit Lorie Loves – Picture Books About Food with Recipes
A baker’s dozen of picture books to read aloud with your kiddos and delicious-sounding recipes to make together. I included picture books with recipes from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Michelle's Real Reads
New Children's Nonfiction Book Recommendations African Icons: 10 People Who Shaped History by Tracey Baptiste, illustrated by Hillary D. Wilson Every year, American schoolchildren celebrate Black History Month. They study almost exclusively American stories, which are not only ...
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Kathy's Korner - November New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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