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(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...

Free Virtual Activities

Updated 3/27/2020 Dozens of organizations, institutions, and authors are stepping up to provide wonderful virtual experiences and learning opportunities to keep us all connected and engaged. Be sure to check out the links on this page. We will also be retweeting anything we come across that we...

Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Decennial Census

Every household across the nation will receive an invitation starting in mid-March 2020 to fill out the US Census. Read on to learn what is required, why it is important, and how you can help efforts to count every single person living within the United States. The US Census is a short form snaps...

(Past event) 2019 Volunteer Fest

More than two dozen not-for-profit organizations will be on hand to share with you their mission, the work they do, and their volunteer opportunities for all ages. Bring the whole family to discover ways to use your talents or develop new skills while giving back to the community! ...

(Past event) Neal Shusterman is visiting Deer Path Middle School

Lake Forest Library is proud to present NEAL SHUSTERMAN at Deer Path Middle School for an exclusive presentation and book signing for DPM students on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 TO BE RESCHEDULED. UPDATE: We look forward to hosting Neal Shusterman at Deer Path Middle School, unfortunately he...

Winners of the 2019 Lake Forest Reads: Ragdale Writing Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's LFRR Writing Contest, and congratulations to the winners! ...

(Past program) Teen Volunteers for Summer Reading 2019

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Name the Robot Lawnmower

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(Past program) FaceBOOK Book Group

Welcome to the FaceBOOK Book Group! The book group where you never have to leave your home or office to join in the discussion! Every Wednesday at noon, we will post questions to discuss about that month's chosen title. If you can't be on Facebook on Wednesday at noon, just chime in with your tho...

(Past program) Blind Date with a Book

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(Contest closed) Scary Story or Poem Contest

Update Congratulations to the winners of the Library's first-ever Scary Story or Poem Contest! We were impressed and delighted by your submissions, and hope that everyone will enjoy them as much as we did. Thank you for taking the time to share your creativity with us. Some of you even included ...

(Contest closed) GoPro Kits and Movie Fest

GoPro Movie Fest Once you've checked out a GoPro Kit (see details below) and captured stunning stills and videos, edit and polish them for viewing during the GoPro Movie Fest on November 15. Submit your video by completing the form on this page, and we will notify you if we plan to show it during ...

(Survey closed) Sunday Hours Survey

Thank you to everyone for sharing your thoughts about the Library's Sunday hours. The survey is now closed. We are working to be available to you at the optimal times and will keep you informed of any changes to our operating hours. ...

New Catalog Coming April 17

Visit the Library Catalog As of April 2018, Lake Forest Library has a new catalog system called Polaris! For assistance using the catalog, stop by the Reference Desk or call 847.234.0636. New features include: Pick up holds at any of the libraries in our consortium Enjoy automatic renew...