TREEmendous Library Card Campaign: TURN OVER A NEW LEAF
Season 1 was ROOT. Season 2 was LOG ON. Season 3 was BRANCH OUT.
Season 4 is TURN OVER A NEW LEAF.
What's new in your life? A new school year? A new addition to your family? A new interest or hobby? A new career or retirement? A new challenge to understand and overcome? Join us in turning ov...
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...
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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...
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🎮 Level Up Your Library Experience: PlayStation 5 Now Available in Takeout Tech!
We're excited to announce the newest addition to our Takeout Tech collection: two Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Console kits! That’s right—your library just got a little more fun.Each PS5 kit includes:One PlayStation 5 Slim Disc ConsoleTwo DualSense wireless controllers (because gaming is better toge...
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Get More From Your Library With These Tips!
Tip #1: New Books Usually Available to Borrow on their Publishing Release Date You may have assumed that the fastest way to get a new book was to buy it, but libraries receive and process new books ahead of time to have them ready to circulate on their official release date. That means that you c...
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Takeout Tech: Power Bank
Going on vacation? What about a day at the beach? You will need a reliable charging plan for all those devices. Considering checking out a Power Bank from the library! A power bank is a portable charger designed to recharge your electronic devices when you're on the move. Make your life easier ...
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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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Takeout Tech: Automotive Diagnostic Tool
An automotive diagnostic tool has been added to the Library's Takeout Tech collection. » Find it in the catalog here...
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A Connected Community
Since 2021, staff from the City of Lake Forest, CROYA, Dickinson Hall, Elawa Farm, Gorton, The History Center, Lake Forest College, Lake Forest Library, Lake Forest Open Lands, Lake Forest Parks and Rec, Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115, and Ragdale have met every quarter to share organizatio...
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Revitalizing 1931 Historic Spaces
Honoring the Building's Centennial One of the priorities in the 2024–27 Strategic Plan is "Preserving and enhancing a beloved community asset." To this end, as the centennial of the Lake Forest Library building approaches in 2031, the Library Staff and Board are asking, "How can we best position ...
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TREEmendous Library Card Campaign: BRANCH OUT
Season 1 was ROOT. Season 2 was LOG ON. Season 3 is BRANCH OUT! Libraries support you to explore new ideas, try new things, and reach new heights. That's why the arboreal theme for our third installment of "5 Seasons of Library Card Love & Prize Drawings" is BRANCH OUT! Our goal is for 10% mor...
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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...
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New Takeout Tech item: addiExpress King Size Knitting Machine
A knitting machine is now available for checkout at the library!The original addiExpress King Size Knitting Machine is an excellent tool for creating scarves, ponchos, pillowcases, and afghans. With the addiExpress, you can knit in minutes! Give the machine a crank and see how your creations grow be...
Read More(Application period is closed) Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Scholarships from the Friends
Each spring, the Friends award $2,000 scholarships to three graduating high school seniors who clearly demonstrate a passion for reading. Students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood are eligible to apply. The Friends of Lake Forest Library inaugurated this scholarship in 2003 to recognize s...
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