Kathy's Korner July Sequels and Series
A roundup of sequels and series from the last month for grades 3-7
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Resources for Birdwatching
Birding is one of the most popular outdoor activities, with millions of people heading outdoors to look for birds every year. Whether you are a beginning birdwatcher or seasoned practitioner, check out the resources the library has to offer. Field Guides ...
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Summer Reads Greatest Hits
The Lake Forest Librarians have chosen their favorite picks for summer reading. Whether you're going to the beach, camping, on a road trip, or even just staying at home, these titles are fun, light, easy and great for summer. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Malibu 1983: think movie st...
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Kathy's Korner June New Fiction Youth
Some of the great new children's chapter books and graphic novels we've gotten in this past month
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Celebrate Pride Month
Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrated in the month of June, Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a six-day stretch of protests in which LGBTQ+ activists fought back against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City. It was a major protest against anti-LGBTQ+ la...
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Lit Lorie Loves - Picture Books to Act Out
Summer is coming! What fun to act out picture books after reading them. I will give you a few suggestions for what to do with each picture book listed.
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Kathy's Korner June Sequels and Series
A roundup of the latest in popular series and anticipated sequels
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(Past Program) Announcing the 2023 "Lake Forest Reads" Featured Title
Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program, returns this fall! We are pleased to announce this year’s selection: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and thei...
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(Past program) Summer Reading: Buckets of Fun 2023
June 1–July 31, 2023 Summer Reading is a great way to build and reward reading habits, plus it's buckets of fun! All formats count: You can read printed books, read aloud to youngsters, and listen to audiobooks. All ages count: You can participate from birth onward. We love when the who...
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Kathy's Korner - May New Fiction for Grades 2-8
A roundup of new chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Retellings Reading Recommendations
From fairy tales to ancient legends, classic stories have influenced writers for centuries. Retellings are a popular way for authors to offer modern takes on old tales, reimagining myths in new settings or providing different perspectives on fairy tales. The list of recommendations below compiles ti...
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Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update for May
Sequels and series updates for children's chapter books and graphic novels.
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New Children's Nonfiction - Older Readers
Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World by Philippa Forrester This animal book for children aged 7-9 follows the unbelievable mass migrations of entire species with amazing facts and maps that tell the stories of nature's most amazing journeys. Disco...
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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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