Travel with Mystery
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to hop in the car or on a plane and take a trip, hit the beach for spring break or visit family? Any kind of travel really. But for now I am happy doing my traveling from the comfort and safety of my couch. I can imagine myself like the Torrance Family in The Shining; ...
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We're in the Movies: The Lake Forest Connection
Lake Forest is known for many things glamorous. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s love and muse Ginevra King, the popularity of Polo in the U S in the 1930’s, visiting royalty such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the King of Sweden. Lake Forest is also famous for its beautiful estates and lovely vistas o...
Read MoreFree 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...
Read MoreWays to Access the Internet for Free
Lake Forest Library is committed to helping our patrons feel connected to the world around them during this difficult time. We are working to provide a sense of community online wherever possible. This page has information on resources that are currently available. ...
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Lake Forest Library closes temporarily through March 31, but patrons will continue to be able to pick up reserved items
March 13, 2020 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest Library is canceling all programs and temporarily closing the building to public access starting at 5:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, and will offer restricted services Monday–Saturday, March 16–31 in support of COVID-19 prevention efforts. This decision follows our ongoing conversations with the City of Lake Forest, local health officials, and the announcement that Lake Forest schools will be closed through April 3.
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The Library's Evolving Response to COVID-19
Updated 4/30/2020 From day one of the Stay-at-Home Order from Illinois Governor Pritzker, Lake Forest Library staff have been discussing when and how to offer in-person services and access to physical library materials again. Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff and the resident...
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Why Sci-Fi?: The Best Dystopian, Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books Published in 2019
We're highlighting the newest and most critically acclaimed books within the dystopian, fantasy and science fiction genres. This year’s best of selection includes an eerily familiar New York City, an ocean of spirits, magical libraries and schools, dragons, political intrigue, a war with Mars, undis...
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Examine the opioids crisis with the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries
February 6, 2020 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest and Lake Bluff libraries present the second annual Two Communities, One Nonfiction Book reading program, Read Between the Ravines (formerly Deep Freeze Read). The program centers on a nonfiction book relevant to the local area with the purpose of inspiring discussion around real-world issues. This year's featured book is "American Overdose: The Opioid Trilogy in Three Acts" by journalist Chris McGreal.
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The Mission of the 1000 Books Foundation
"Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read. Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5–6. Before then, parents and caregivers are the first educatio...
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Lake Forest Library goes Fine-Free starting February 1
January 16, 2020 – LAKE FOREST Ill – Lake Forest Library is eliminating overdue fines and outstanding debt for the majority of items in the Library collection starting February 1. By eliminating overdue fines, the Library aims to (1) employ more effective methods to encourage the return of items, (2) re-engage patrons who may have stopped using the Library due to outstanding overdue fines, and (3) use staff time and resources in ways that best serves Library patrons and the Lake Forest community.
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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...
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The Best Books of 2019
Your librarians have curated a collection of their favorite books published this year and we thought we should share it with the world! Did you read any of these? Did we miss any amazing titles? Click on the title to place a hold on that book in our catalog. FICTION: The Most Fun We Ever H...
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Lake Forest Library to host Volunteer Fest
Lake Forest Library
360 E Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest IL 60045
847.234.0636
www.lakeforestlibrary.org
Contact:
Liz Poppenhouse
Digital Services Coordinator
847.810.4615
lpoppenhouse@lakeforestlibrary.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lake Forest Library to...