Today's Hours: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

360 E Deerpath Rd

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:00am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Dear Patrons,

We are working diligently with ComEd, the City of Lake Forest, and contractors to restore power to the building.
Unfortunately, the Library must be closed. At this time, we anticipate re-opening on Monday, September 23.
While we are without power, we have no access to office email or phone messages. Immediate concerns can be sent via the Library’s website using the Message Us link or visiting www.lakeforestlibrary.org/contact.
Please be assured that no fines will be assessed. All holds and interlibrary loans will be held at the Library for you. Additional check-out time will be available for patrons.
Please check the website calendar for program updates—cancellations, relocations, and rescheduling.
Libby/OverDrive, Hoopla, Kanopy, CloudLibrary, and all other online resources are available. Visit Download & Stream anytime, 24/7.

Thank you for your patience!
Lake Forest Library

Databases

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Search family histories with these census, marriage, death, birth, and military records from the U.S. and U.K.

Full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. Search historical articles from 1849-1989 in the Historical Chicago Tribune database.

Chicago Tribune articles (including images) from 1849–1989, including obituaries and marriage and birth announcements.

Genealogical database searching census, military, immigration records and more.

Historical articles and photographs related to Lake Forest.

Searchable Lake Forester from 1995 to present. See historical editions from 1899–1940 in the Historical Lake Forester database.

Searchable Lake Forester issues from 1899–1940.

Full text articles (excluding images) from 1980–present. Search historical articles from 1851–2009 in the Historical New York Times database.

New York Times articles (including images) from 1851–2009, including obituaries and marriage and birth announcements.