GO TO CHICAGO SUN-TIMES COLLECTION.
What you can do with it
Explore Lake Forest history through local news, events, and people with the Chicago Sun-Times Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
FOR INSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.
FOR OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY GO HERE.
What you can do with it
Explore full text articles (excluding images) from 1985 to the present. For historical articles from 1849–1989, visit the the Historical Chicago Tribune database.
GO TO CHICAGO TRIBUNE, ONLINE EDITION.
What you can do with it
The Online Edition gives you full access to chicagotribune.com, good for reading the current issue on your device.
Access length varies depending on your authentication method and browser settings, but restarting your access is as easy as using the link on the Library website again.
GO TO CHICAGO TRIBUNE, DIGITAL EDITION.
What you can do with it
The Digital Edition is set up like the printed newspaper layout, good for printing and saving articles and accessing recent issues, including other Tribune publications such as the Lake County News-Sun.
Access length varies depending on your authentication method and browser settings, but restarting your access is as easy as using the link on the Library website again.
GO TO CITY LASERFICHE.
What you can do with it
Access thousands of pages of historical City of Lake Forest public documents including agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions.
How to access
| ⬤ | Works in the browser on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
eBooks · eAudiobooks
GO TO CLOUDLIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks, especially new and recently published titles.
User Guide
Get started with the cloudLibrary app
Amount
16 checkouts at a time
Loan Period
3 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 CONSUMER HEALTH COMPLETE.
What you can do with it
Gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum—from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine—when you search this comprehensive full-text database of consumer-oriented health content.
User Guide
GO TO CONSUMER REPORTS.
What you can do with it
View expert ratings, articles, and buying guides from Consumer Reports magazine, which includes evaluations of hundreds of products from appliances to cars to electronics.
User Guide
GO TO CORE COLLECTIONS.
What you can do with it
Patrons can find recommended titles and librarians can build and maintain well-rounded collections using these impartial, authoritative guides of the most highly recommended reference, nonfiction, and fiction books.
GO TO CRAFT & HOBBY.
What you can do with it
Start crafting your dreams today! Discover a world of creativity and unleash your imagination with tutorials and inspiration from Craft & Hobby.
GO TO CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS.
What you can do with it
Search full-text articles on local news, issues, events, and people from current and archived issues of Crain's Chicago Business.
GO TO CREATIVEBUG.
What you can do with it
Choose from more than 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
User Guide
Get started with 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 |
GO TO CULTUREGRAMS.
What you can do with it
Explore cultural information including videos, recipes, customs, and lifestyles from other countries in the world and states in the U.S.
User Guide
GO TO DAILY HERALD COLLECTION.
What you can do with it
Explore Lake Forest history through local news, events and people with the the Daily Herald Collection, 1995–Current. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and content only published online.
GO TO ALL COLLECTIONS: EBSCO EBOOKS FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, & LIBRARIANS. Or pick a specific collection below.
What you can do with it
Access eBooks to read in your browser for research and enjoyment.
Pick your collection
Support quality learning experiences for elementary school students across all subject areas.
K–5 COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for middle school students across all subject areas.
6–8 COLLECTION
Build strong Pre-K through 8th grade literacy skills through award-winning, short-form fiction and nonfiction titles.
CRICKET MEDIA COLLECTION
Support quality learning experiences for high school students with access to popular eBooks including a selection of classic literary works, important historical documents, and general reference materials.
HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTION
Browse popular high school magazines and reference books on subjects including art, history, sports, and music, as well as more than 1,000,000 photos, maps, and flags.
MAS COMPLETE
Enrich high school research with a rich selection of titles covering a broad range of subjects including biography, careers, language arts, literature, government, math, science, current events, and social-emotional health.
MAS REFERENCE EBOOKS
Browse thousands of books covering core subject areas.
BOOK COLLECTION: NONFICTION
Access high-quality reference eBooks for all ages covering topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, and cooking
PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION
Access journals and periodicals that help librarians and researchers keep pace with the latest trends in the field.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE SOURCE
Access specialized information for librarians, teachers, and education researchers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION
GO TO ERIC.
What you can do with it
Access journal articles, books, theses, curriculum guides, conference papers, standards, and guidelines on a wide range of education topics.
GO TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY SOURCE.
What you can do with it
Research and explore the culture, traditions, social treatment, and lived experiences of ethnic groups in America using full text from peer-reviewed journals, magazines, Associated Press videos, biographies, speeches, interviews, and letters. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of high-quality eBooks on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
You can also search DIVERSITY & ETHNIC STUDIES EBOOKS.