Jump to: Movies & Music
New Fiction for Adults
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The Carnival Of Ash -
Destiny of the Dead -
The Circus Infinite -
Star Wars: Tempest Runner (The High Republic) -
Deep Water -
Portrait of a Thief -
Overboard -
The Bangalore Detectives Club -
Woman on Fire -
Remarkably Bright Creatures -
Patience Is a Subtle Thief -
Marrying the Ketchups -
Scorpica -
Light Years from Home -
Three Days in April
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New Fiction for Teens
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American Royals III: Rivals -
I Kissed Shara Wheeler -
Ballad and Dagger (an Outlaw Saints Novel) -
Family of Liars -
Loveless -
The Greatest Stories Ever Played -
The Lost Dreamer -
A Magic Steeped in Poison -
A Face for Picasso -
All My Rage -
Loveless
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I Must Betray You -
The Righteous -
Here's to Us -
When You Get the Chance
New Middle Grades Books
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief -
Bravely -
Meant to Be -
Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun -
Explorer Academy: The Dragon's Blood (Book 6) -
Louisa June and the Nazis in the Waves -
Pencilvania -
Storm -
The Secret of Glendunny: The Haunting -
Crocs -
Explorer Academy: The Dragon's Blood (Book 6)
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The Ogress and the Orphans -
Dream, Annie, Dream -
Blackbird Fly -
Bravelands: Curse of the Sandtongue #2: The Venom Spreads
New Nonfiction for Children
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The World of Coral Reefs -
He Leads -
Our Planet! There's No Place Like Earth -
The Magnificent Book of Dragons -
She Persisted in Science -
Solitary Animals -
Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y -
Hustle Bustle Bugs -
Evolved -
Nellie vs. Elizabeth -
Bringing Back the Wolves -
Bear Goes Sugaring -
National Geographic Readers: Mythical Beasts (L3) -
Hardcourt -
The ABCs of Black History
New Picture Books
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Friends Are the Best! (Disney/Pixar Turning Red) -
Ty's Travels: Lab Magic -
Pete the Kitty: Wash Your Hands -
Mermaid Kenzie -
5-Minute Marvel Stories -
The Great Zapfino -
Brown Sugar Baby -
10 Little Excavators -
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor -
Grandparents Day! -
Spike It, Mo! -
Dog Says, Cat Says -
A Brave Cat -
Knight Owl -
You Make My Heart Go Vroom!
Get Started with eBook Apps
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Go to LIBBY / OVERDRIVE / DLIL
https://nsls.overdrive.com/nsls-lakeforest/content
You can either use the Libby app or
sign in to your LIBBY account on the Digital Library of Illinois page
What you can do with it
Borrow from a vast collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.
User Guides
Getting Started with the Libby app
How to Download eBooks to a Kindle
Amount
- 10 eBook/eAudiobook checkouts at a time
- No limit on eMagazines
Loan Period
7, 14, or 21 days (you choose in Settings or when checking out an item)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "libby" or "overdrive" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works on Kindle eInk readers ... just choose Kindle format when checking out an item |
| ⬤ | Read or listen to titles on a computer with an internet browser: dlil.info or lakeforestlibrary.org/dlil |
Go to CLOUDLIBRARY
https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/lakeforestlibrary/Featured
What you can do with it
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, especially new and recently published titles.
User Guide
Getting Started with the cloudLibrary app
Amount
5 checkouts at a time
Loan Period
2 weeks
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "cloudlibrary" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets, Kindle Fire, Nook ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | No, does not work on Kindle eInk reader |
Go to HOOPLA
https://www.hoopladigital.com
What you can do with it
Borrow and stream movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and TV shows.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Hoopla app
Amount
- 7 Instant Borrows per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
- Use a single borrow to get a BingePass which gives you unlimited access to select streaming content for 7 days (such as eMagazines, The Great Courses, or Curiosity Stream documentaries): hoopladigital.com/browse/binge
- Bonus Borrows are a curated collection of popular titles available for unlimited borrowing without using up your monthly borrow limits
Loan Period
3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
Jump to: Books & Audiobooks
New Movies for Kids & Families
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Paw Patrol: Moto Pups -
Bubble Guppies: The New Guppy! -
Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob -
Mulan -
Bob the Builder: 20 Episodes Can Do Crew -
Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar -
Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups -
Think Like a Dog -
Onward (Ages 10+) -
Spies in Disguise -
Zombies 2 -
Scooby Doo: Return to Zombie Island -
The Peanuts Movie -
Descendants 2 -
LEGO Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit
Go to HOOPLA
https://www.hoopladigital.com
What you can do with it
Borrow and stream movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and TV shows.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Hoopla app
Amount
- 7 Instant Borrows per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
- Use a single borrow to get a BingePass which gives you unlimited access to select streaming content for 7 days (such as eMagazines, The Great Courses, or Curiosity Stream documentaries): hoopladigital.com/browse/binge
- Bonus Borrows are a curated collection of popular titles available for unlimited borrowing without using up your monthly borrow limits
Loan Period
3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
Go to KANOPY
https://lakeforestlibrary.kanopy.com
What you can do with it
Watch a wide range of on-demand streaming videos including selections from the Criterion Collection, foreign films, classic cinema, documentaries, and more.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Kanopy app
Amount
10 per month (total for Kanopy plus Kanopy Kids)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "kanopy" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
Go to FREEGAL
https://lakeforestlibrary.freegalmusic.com/home
What you can do with it
Download Sony Music songs to keep forever.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Freegal app
Amount
3 downloads per week
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "freegal" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
Go to THE GREAT COURSES ON HOOPLA
https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/6051
What you can do with it
The Great Courses are engaging, immersive learning experiences. These college-level courses are presented by exceptional professors chosen for their ability to teach. Hoopla has dozens of TGC eAudiobooks.
User Guide
Getting Started with the Hoopla app
Amount
7 per month (total for Hoopla plus Hoopla Kids Mode)
Loan Period
3 weeks for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Comics
3 days for Movies and TV shows
1 week for Music
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "hoopla" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |
What you can do with it
The Great Courses are engaging, immersive learning experiences. These college-level courses are presented by exceptional professors chosen for their ability to teach. Kanopy has dozens of TGC videos.
User Guide
Amount
10 per month (total for Kanopy plus Kanopy Kids)
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "kanopy" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
| ⬤ | Works with Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku |