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Your Library and Supply Chain Issues

The publishing world and our vendors are currently experiencing supply chain issues, which may affect shipments of new and reprinted items for Lake Forest Library's collection. We hope the following information addresses your questions, or please feel free to contact us by calling 847.234.0636 or em...

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Discover the new Read-Along Collection featuring Wonderbooks!

A Wonderbook is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Perfect for new and reluctant readers of all ages! Enjoy Wonderbook versions of picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and easy nonfiction. Just look for the gold sticker on the cover. Find Wonderbooks on your right as you ...

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The Lake Forest Library Foundation creates an endowment

Posted November 15, 2021. A Generous Past and an Enduring Future for Lake Forest Library Lake Forest Library was built on philanthropy. By providing the funding for the construction of the 1931 building, Mrs. Charles H. Schweppe and Mrs. Stanley Keith gave generously in support of community lite...

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An Introductory Tour to Lake Forest Library Online Financial Resources

The Lake Forest Library offers a variety of online resources, including online learning, pre-k-12 homework help, newspapers, genealogy resources, and more. Read on for an introduction to what the library’s online financial resources have to offer. Locate these resources under “Research and Learn”. Then, select “Business, Investing and Consumer”

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Friends resume book donations November 8

The Friends of Lake Forest Library are accepting used book donations beginning Monday, November 8, 2021. Donations are accepted whenever the Library is open. For open hours, please refer to the top or bottom of this website. For a list of items they accept, visit lakeforestlibrary.org/friends....

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Risk is a Four-Letter Word

Discover five books on the topic of risk in investing. Find more books on investing at call number 332.6 in the business collection behind the adult reference desk. Then, join us on Nov. 9 at 7pm via Zoom for "Risk is a Four-Letter Word", featuring Registered Investment Advisor Ed Gjertsen II, CFP.

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Discover the Night Sky

Check out these astronomy titles for Children and Adults from the Lake Forest Library and join NASA on Saturday, October 16 for International Observe the Moon Night. Read on to learn how and to see a list of recommended astronomy titles.

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Fall Refresh Part 1 of 2: Celebrating the Foyer

Over the past year and a half your Library staff has adjusted services and spaces many times to continue to provide the community with the highest quality library services and resources. This fall, we're happy to be giving our beautiful Foyer some care and attention! As the first space you experi...

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(Contest closed) Library Card Sign-Up Month Contest 2021

10/1/2021 update Thank you to everyone who entered! Throughout Library Card Sign-up Month in September, we were happy to connect with all the existing card holders and welcome all the new library card holders. The savings you shared shows that using Lake Forest Library is a great return on your inv...

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Twelve new biographies to read at the end of summer

Need some new material to keep your summer reading going through fall? Biographies are a window into lives we otherwise would never have the joy of learning about. The stories and life lessons of others can help us gain experience and perspective and improve our decision making. Travel through the U.S., Iraq, Paris, Hollywood, or Bolivia in these twelve biographies.

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Lake Forest Library Board approves prioritizing the dome and rotunda as a first step of the Capital Improvement Project

Posted August 10, 2021. As a first step of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) to enhance and revitalize Lake Forest Library, on August 10 the Library Board approved prioritizing repair and restoration work on the dome and interior rotunda, and appointed the Library Board Building Committee to investigate next steps and solicit feedback and recommendations from the City of Lake Forest, qualified experts, Lake Forest Library patrons, and community organizations at future dates to be determined.

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Sign up to volunteer at the Friends Fall Book Sale

Dear Book Sale Volunteers and Friends of Lake Forest Library Members: SAVE THE DATE
2021 Friends of Lake Forest Library Book Sale
September 16–19 If you have volunteered at previous sales, Thank You! If this is your first sale, Welcome! You make the sale a success. We hope you vo...

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