Lake Forest Library Board appoints David Seleb as Interim Director
December 16, 2022 – LAKE FOREST Ill – The Lake Forest Library Board announced at its December 13 meeting the appointment of David J. Seleb as Interim Library Director. Seleb will take over in early January 2023 from Catherine A. Lemmer, who is retiring after having served as Executive Director since May 2016.
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads - Notable Children's Nonfiction 2022
Young Readers Areli Is a Dreamer. By Areli Morales. Illus. by Luisa Uribe In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story of moving from a quiet town in Mexico to the bustling and noisy metr...
Read MoreLake Forest Library named a 4-Star Library by Library Journal
December 12, 2022 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest Library earned a 4-Star Library designation in the 15th edition of the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service 2022. The LJ Index spotlights the best of the best across America by rating U.S. public libraries on selected per capita output measures such as circulation, library visits, resource use, and program attendance.
Read MoreCheers to a Year of Celebrating Library Card Holders
This year of newsletters celebrated people who signed up for new Lake Forest Library cards, including City of Lake Forest employees, long-time Lake Foresters and new library users, and families who recently moved to town. In many cases, people visit the Library to get their card. (Maybe they kic...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Cozy Winter Picture books
Grab a woolie blankie, a cup of cocoa and your kiddos and enjoy this list of some classics and new titles all about the wonders of snow.
Read MoreKathy's Korner - New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of new chapter books, including graphic novels and sequels
Read MoreThe Best Books of the Year to Read and Gift
Books are great, versatile gifts to give family and friends! Here are a few of your librarians' favorites from this year. Add them to your to-be-read list or consider sharing the joy of reading with someone else this holiday season and supporting your local bookstore. All titles are linked to the li...
Read MoreSupport the Library Endowment
Lake Forest Library was built on philanthropy. Mrs. Charles H. Schweppe and Mrs. Stanley Keith provided the funding for the construction of the 1931 building, which commemorates Mrs. Keith’s first husband, Kersey Coates Reed. The Reed Family has continued to give throughout the years, ensuring the b...
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – November is National Picture Book Month
The focus will be on outstanding picture books by Indigenous and Native American authors and illustrators.
Read MoreHelp us improve the Library print newsletter
We want to hear your feedback on what works and what doesn't work in the print newsletter. Survey responses are accepted through January 15, 2023. While completing the survey, we encourage you to refer to the most recently mailed issue of the newsletter. If you no longer have the print newsletter...
Read MoreRead the Winning Spooky Stories from the October Writing Contest!
Thank you to all the kids and teens who submitted spooky stories to our writing contest! It was a great way to celebrate the Halloween and Fall seasons. In addition to a gift card to Lake Forest Book Store, winners of the Library's Spooky Story Writing Contest get their submissions posted on the ...
Read MoreMichelle's Real Reads - Native American Heritage Month
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: A Navajo Code Talker’s Story by Joseph Bruchac, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes As a young Navajo boy, Chester Nez had to leave the reservation and attend boarding school, where he was taught that his native language and culture were useless. ...
Read MoreKathy's Korner October New Fiction for Grades 3-8
A clickable list of recent chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
Read MoreLit Lorie Loves – Halloween Board Books
Enjoy some not-too-spooky stories to get your babies and toddlers into the Halloween spirit!
Read MoreCollection Connection - Scary Children's Chapter Books
A clickable list of horror stories, full of hauntings, monsters, ghosts and gore!
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