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Collage of Books, Movies, and Podcasts relating to Black History Month

Black History Month: Books, Movies, and Podcasts

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we put together a list of books and resources that chronicle Black history in the United States from the 1600s to the present day. These resources also share the lives and works of Black activists, writers, artists, scientists, and more. Th...

(Application period closed) 2021 Friends Scholarship Applications due March 15

Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to up to three graduating high school seniors (residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, or Knollwood) who demonstrate a passion for reading. The Friends of Lake Forest Library inaugurated this scholarship in 2003 to recognize students whose lives are e...

(Past event) Purchase Donated Books, Games, and Puzzles at the Pop-up Shop

Happy 2021! Start your new year off right and shop donated books, games, and puzzles from the Friends of Lake Forest Library. Visit the Lake Forest Station Pop-up Shop (in the building west of the East Station train tracks) this Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm. 🤗📖💚 ...

(Past program) Bundle Up Bingo Winter Reading Challenge 2020–21

December 19, 2020–February 28, 2021 Read or listen to books, attend virtual library events, and complete cozy winter challenges to mark off squares on your bingo board. Earn book prizes and be entered into a grand prize drawing! Track your progress at lakeforestlibrary.readsquared.com or install th...

Lake Forest Community Cookie Cookbook 2020

Roll out your rolling pins and uncap the sprinkles ... the inaugural Lake Forest Community Cookie Cookbook is here! Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes. Preheat your oven and then print the pdf. Pick which format you'd like to print: SINGLE PAGES
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(Service expired) Lake Forest Library shifts to Carry Out Only service to facilitate compliance with IDPH recommendation

To decrease the positivity rate and spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Health is recommending that individuals limit their actions to essential activities for three weeks starting November 16. Essential activities include work outside the home, COVID-19 testing, visiting the pharmacy, an...

Community Cookie Cookbook: Share your favorite cookie recipe with us!

(Submissions closed) Contribute to the Lake Forest Community Cookie Cookbook!

Send us your favorite family cookie recipe! The Library will compile all the collected recipes into an online and print booklet for you to enjoy this holiday season and for years to come. You can also include a short story about why this recipe is special to your family if you’d like. Submit y...

(Survey closed) Choose Your Favorite Library Card Designs

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Graphic Design and Font Fundamentals

By Kristin Ashley Media Lab Assistant and Technology Instructor Hi, I’m Kristin Ashley and I’m one of the Technology Instructors at the Lake Forest Library Media Lab. I’m also a graphic designer, fine artist and photographer. Even if you are not a graphic designer, at some point many of us find ...

(Contest closed) Teen Writing Contest: Spooky Stories

Write a spooky, scary, or just plain unsettling story fit for Halloween. Submissions open October 1–31, 2020 Prizes 2 winners will be selected from each age group. Winners will be announced the first week of November. 1st Prize: $50 to Lake Forest Book Store Runner-up: $25 to Lake For...

Making a Card in Shutterfly

Making a Card in Shutterfly By Kristin Ashley Media Lab Assistant If you are like me, you have a number of card-giving occasions throughout the year including birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and weddings. I find it is a hassle to stop by the store for just one card, especially ...

Lake Forest Library Lite

Welcome to Lake Forest Library Lite: many of the Library services and resources you love, with quick and speedy service for limited numbers of patrons throughout the day. Although the Library is not yet going back to "business as usual," you can still have an enjoyable visit. Simply follow the NEW P...

(Contest closed) Stay Home Scavenger Hunt

Maybe you've heard of GISH, the Great International Scavenger Hunt. Say hello to the Lake Forest Library version: The Stay Home Scavenger Hunt! We hope by the end of June we're all able to be out and about more, but even if we’re still sheltering in place to some degree, this scavenger hunt wi...

(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...

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...