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GIMP: The Free Photoshop Alternative

By Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant Adobe Photoshop is known as the best program to edit images, and it's something we were taught to master in art school for creative industry practice. There are plenty of powerful features right out of the box, and it's more than just adding f...

(Offer closed) Request a "We are Library Lovers" Yard Sign

Thank you to everyone who requested a yard sign. We love seeing them on display around Lake Forest. We are no longer offering yard sign delivery, but you can download, print, and color the PDF version to display your Lake Forest Library love anywhere! Download a coloring page...

Analyze news with media literacy

By Michelle Doshi, Adult Services Librarian You may have heard of a topic called media literacy, or even seen quizzes online testing your ability to tell real from fake. Media literacy is a set of skills you can learn and use and share that can help. Definitions to know ...

Using Google Photos

By Kristin Ashley
Media Lab Assistant As an artist and photographer, I’m always seeking out new ways to store, organize, share and edit my photos and videos. I’ve found that Google Photos is one of the best photo apps out there – and it’s free with stor...

Captivating Nonfiction

A nonfiction book can be just as much of a page turner as a fictional story. You can find these captivating nonfiction titles on our ebook platforms Hoopla, Libby, and Cloud Library. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (published 1994) This is one of the most popular n...

Considering the Classics with Annalisa

In "Considering the Classics," we will examine a few traditional and a few modern classics. In doing so, we will also discuss their critically-acclaimed and award-winning film adaptations. I will showcase just a few titles that we have readily available through the Library's&nb...

Vogue, Punk and Tiffany: Documentaries to Rock your World

One of the fun benefits of free access to films through the Lake Forest Library is the ability to watch them on any of your devices: your phone, your computer and your laptop. Download the Apps for Hoopla and Kanopy through www.lakeforestlibrary,org and you will have access to a wide...

Curbside Collect

Coming Soon: Foyer Pickup Curbside Collect is ending Saturday, July 17. Starting Monday, July 20, holds will be available to pick up in the Library Foyer. A Library staff member will still call you to let you know your items are ready to pick up, and you will still have 4 days to stop by the Libr...

Getting Things Done with The Pomodoro Technique

By Patrick Villanueva, Media Lab Assistant During these times, I know it can be a challenge to balance remote work and home life. You have a Zoom meeting in the morning, another in the afternoon. You need to finish work things by a certain time. You also need to fig...

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Socially Distanced Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to help your community but also want to practice social distancing? Here is a list of volunteer opportunities in Lake County that require little to no in-person contact: Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is hosting a Cloth Mask Drive and is accepting sewn masks fr...

Find vegetarian eBooks and learn how to meal prep

By Michelle Doshi, Adult Services Librarian We are all looking to save time and energy in today's busy and changing world. Meal prepping may just be something that works for you. Read on to learn about how and why to meal prep, supplies you may need, how to stay organized, how vegetarian dishe...

We provide the movie, you bring your popcorn.

Movies that Respect their Books

Bring your Own Popcorn! It’s easy to watch movies for free through Lake Forest Library. The Library uses the Apps Hoopla and Kanopy to deliver movies and television series to you; watch on your phone, your iPad or other devices. To access these free streaming apps with your library car...

Searching For Sylvie Lee and Chinese Cuisine

Instagram Live Recap from Tuesday, April 28
Get the eBoook "Searching for Sylvie Lee" by Jean Kwok Residents of Lake Forest know by now that Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok is Lake Forest’s 2020 One Book One Community selection. Lake Forest Reads: Ragdale has planned many pro...

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Hi, this is Kristin from the Media Lab. I hope you are all doing well. We miss seeing you in the lab and helping you with your creative projects. Until we meet again, Patrick and I will be posting some tech tips and tricks for you to make the most out of your time in quarantine, whether you are work...

Recommended Movies on Hoopla and Kanopy

Thanks to everyone who watched my Instagram Live on some of my favorite movies I've watched on Hoopla and Kanopy recently. If you didn't get a chance to see the video, I've got the movie recommendations here for you! To access these free streaming apps with your library card visit https://www.l...