Full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. Search historical articles from 1849-1989 in the Historical Chicago Tribune database.
Go to HISTORICAL CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Chicago Tribune articles (including images) from 1849–1989, including obituaries and marriage and birth announcements.
Go to CLOUDLIBRARY
lakeforestlibrary.org/cloudlibrary
Borrow FREE eBooks and eAudiobooks. A great source for new and recently published items.
User Guide
Getting Started with the cloudLibrary app
Checkouts
5 checkouts at a time
Loan period of 2 weeks
Borrowed items return automatically
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 |
Expert ratings from Consumer Reports magazine, evaluating hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
Consumer ratings, comments, and advice on repair services, finance, home care, and more in the greater Chicago area.
In the Library: click here.
From Anywhere: click here.
Go to CREATIVEBUG
lakeforestlibrary.org/creativebug
Choose from more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Getting Started
Start in your device's web browser and visit the Library's Creativebug link. Enter your Lake Forest Library card number, then set up an account with your email and password that you can also use to log in to the Creativebug app.
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "creativebug" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
Cultural information on other countries in the world and states within the U.S., including videos, recipes, customs, and lifestyles.