Friends of Lake Forest Library Winter Quarterly News 2023
Holiday Book Bazaar Stop by the Library Foyer November 27 through December 23 to browse an assortment of holiday books selected to get you in the spirit of the season and to give as gifts. Prices are marked at the top of the first white page of each book. Payment is cash on the honor sy...
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Kathy's Korner: October New Fiction for Grades 3-8
Lots of great new fiction for elementary and middle graders, including the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer
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Spooky Nonfiction for Grades 3 and Up
Stop by the Children's Library to check out these spooky reads! Boo! Stories to Make You Jump compiled by Laura Cecil, illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark A collection of scary stories and poems, with an emphasis on monsters, ghosts, and witches. Creepy and Tr...
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Specialty Bookstores
Of course, we love when you use the Library, but we understand that sometimes you just want to own a book that you don’t have to return! Whether you’re looking for something for yourself or shopping for a gift, check out one of these unique bookstores that specializes in specific genres or topics.&n...
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(Past Event) A Night at the Library, brought to you by the Friends
Join us in the historic and beautiful Lake Forest Library for hors d'oeuvres and wine with music by the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra woodwind quintet. This after-hours soirée in celebration of the Library's 125th anniversary is not to be missed! Tickets are limited. Purchase a ticket...
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Kathy's Korner: New Fiction for Grades 3-8
Some exciting new stories from well-known authors such as Rick Riordan, Carl Hiassen, Patricia Wrede, Avi, and plenty of spooky reads in time for Halloween.
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Lit Lorie Loves – Read Aloud Cart
Are you invited to be the mystery reader in your child or grandchild’s classroom? We can help you with your selection, with a growing collection of picture books and nonfiction books for your perusal. Just come downstairs and ask the Children’s staff about the read-aloud cart. Here is a small selection of the 99 (plus) books on our purple cart:
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Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update for September
GRAPHIC NOVELS: BARB THE LAST BERZERKER (3): BATTLE FOR BAILIWICK by Dan Abdo. A ragtag crew of Berzerkers and five Wise Wizards with rusty powers come together to stop an evil witch from taking over their land, as Barb attempts to harness the mystical power of the Ghost Blade and lea...
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Install the Lake Forest Library App
Enjoy many of your favorite Lake Forest Library website features, plus brand new perks, all in a bite-sized app! Store a digital version of your library card to use at the circulation desks and self-checkout machines. Scan the ISBN barcode of books you discover at a bookstore or a friend's p...
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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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Lit Lorie Loves – Exercise and Fitness in Picture Books
Here is a list of picture books that will encourage the whole family to live their lives on the move!
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Kathy's Korner - New Children's Chapter Books in August
PETS RULE by Susan Tan. A new series of easy chapter books starring a chihuahua who wants to rule the world, but is constantly being thwarted by other pets, such as adorable (?) kittens, poodles, and his clueless family of humans. Black and white illustrations on every page. Gr 1-3. ...
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Lit Lorie Loves – Travel the World in Picture Books
Introduce your children to geography and world cultures. Have fun being transported to another place through these inspiring stories.
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Kathy's Korner July New Fiction Youth
GOSSAMER SUMMER by H.M. Bouwman. Four sisters make a friend, find a grubby fairy, and defend the neighborhood against evil birds in this book about grief, magic, and the power of stories. (Alert – the evil birds may be frightening to younger, sensitive readers.) Gr 2-5. THE ISLA...
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