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Celebrate Pride Month

Happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrated in the month of June, Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a six-day stretch of protests in which LGBTQ+ activists fought back against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City. It was a major protest against anti-LGBTQ+ la...

Read with Us for Jewish Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Jewish Heritage Month, which takes place during the month of May. First recognized by presidential proclamation in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments, community, and culture of Jewish Americans. The following booklist features history, bio...

AAPI Heritage Month Reading and Watching Recommendations

Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (also referred to as Asian Pacific Heritage Month), which takes place during the month of May. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have enriched the culture of the United States and are valuable members of our...

The Best Books This Spring

If you need some reading suggestions for the spring, check out our list of new and popular titles that are perfect for your spring break vacation or upcoming book club meeting. With everything from historical fiction to mysteries to memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to o...

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Romance Reading Recommendations

Celebrate love all month long with these reading recommendations curated by your romance-loving librarians. From rom-coms to romantasy to romantic suspense, there’s a perfect happily-ever-after out there for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adult Reference...

The Best Books This Winter

If you need some reading suggestions or gift ideas for yourself or someone else this winter, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from holiday romance to cozy mysteries to celebrity biographies, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free...

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each November. It started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions made by Native Americans and has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. Illinois legislators enacted an ...

The Best Books This Fall

If you need some reading suggestions for this fall, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from science fiction to mysteries to memoirs, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adult Reference Desk for help finding a book...

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The Best Books This Summer

If you need some suggestions for what to read on vacation this summer, check out our list of new favorite titles. With everything from science fiction to murder mysteries to brand new biographies, there’s something for everyone. All titles are linked to our catalog, but feel free to stop by the Adul...

Savory Summer Recipes

Whether you're an experienced at-home chef looking to expand your cuisine or a newbie in need of basic recipes, these recently released cookbooks will be sure to get your tastebuds tingling. Below is a list of new cookbooks you won't want to miss. Find more recipe books upstairs in the 641.5 section...

Lit Lorie Loves – Great Picture Books for 2-5 Year Olds

Here is a wonderful list of classic and new books that you will not mind reading over and over with your children.

5 Libby Tips for a Better eBook Experience

Save Money with Library eBooks The Libby, cloudLibrary, and Hoopla apps are great alternatives to Amazon and Audible. Enjoy 24/7 access and borrow digital items, all free with your Lake Forest Library card. Find the apps in your device’s app store or visit www.lakeforestlibrary.org/apps &nb...

Lit Lorie Loves – Board Books for One-Year-Olds

Here is a wonderful list of classic and new board books that you will not mind reading over and over with your children.

Your Reference Librarians' Top Picks from 2023

Friends and family members often comment that it must be nice to "read at work all day". While that's definitely not the case, we do get through plenty of books, movies, and TV shows in our free time. Below, you'll find some of the Adult Reference Librarians' favorite books, movies, and shows of the...

Lit Lorie Loves – Seek and Find Picture Books

What a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child or grandchild is to engage in classic and modern picture books often known as Hide and Seek or I Spy. These picture books are also great to occupy your children during long car or airplane trips.