Serving Lake Foresters Ages 0–14
We are happy to help inspire the bookworms-in-training under your care!
Your Children's Librarians can:
- Provide resources to help with homework and homeschooling
- Pull books on specific topics or at certain reading levels
- Create personalized reading lists and provide reading recommendations
- Get you a desired book or movie, even if we don't currently have it
Upcoming Events
Bookmark Design Contest
Summer Reading: Buckets of Fun
Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn
StoryWalk® led by a Librarian
GENERIC QL Storytimes
GENERIC QL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Latest Reading Recommendations & More!
Summer Reading: Buckets of Fun 2023
June 1–July 31, 2023 Summer Reading is a great way to build and reward reading habits, plus it's buckets of fun! All formats count: You can read printed books, read aloud to youngsters, and listen to audiobooks. All ages count: You can participate from birth onward. We love when the who...
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Kathy's Korner - May New Fiction for Grades 2-8
A roundup of new chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers.
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Kathy's Korner: Sequels and Series Update for May
Sequels and series updates for children's chapter books and graphic novels.
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New Children's Nonfiction - Older Readers
Amazing Animal Journeys: The Most Incredible Migrations in the Natural World by Philippa Forrester This animal book for children aged 7-9 follows the unbelievable mass migrations of entire species with amazing facts and maps that tell the stories of nature's most amazing journeys. Disco...
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Lit Lorie Loves – Favorite Books for Babies and Toddlers
As a new grandmother, I had so much fun exploring board books, rhyming books, and beautiful picture books.
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KATHY'S KORNER - APRIL NEW FICTION FOR GRADES 3-8
A roundup of new chapter books and graphic novels for elementary and middle school readers
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We look forward to being of service. Please contact the Children's Library by calling 847.234.0648 or emailing us.
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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 EXPLORA GENERAL SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Simultaneously search a topic across any combination of EBSCO databases available through Lake Forest Library.
GO TO FIERO CODE.
What you can do with it
Kids ages 8–18 can complete hundreds of self-paced coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects, developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
User Guide
On your first visit, you will be prompted to create an account using an email address and password. To get started, select "Sign Up."
GO TO: HEINONLINE: SOCIAL JUSTICE SUITE for in-library use only
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
This collection of databases provides information about social justice movements throughout history, including the fight for civil rights and racial justice.
Databases included: Civil Rights and Social Justice, Gun Regulation and Legislation in America, LGBTQ+Rights, Open Society Justice Initiative, Slavery in America and the World
USER GUIDE
Watch a tutorial
GO TO LEARNING EXPRESS LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Take self-paced tutorials and practice exams to help you change careers, pass occupational exams, become a U.S. Citizen, learn job finding and computer skills, prepare for college, get your GED, and more.
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GO TO LINKEDIN LEARNING.
What you can do with it
Be a lifelong learner with free tutorials from the industry leader in technology training. Enhance and expand your business, technology, and creative skills. (Formerly Lynda.com.)
User Guide
Get started with the LinkedIn Learning app
How to access
| ⬤ | App available, search for "linkedin learning" in your app store |
| ⬤ | Works on iOS, Android, smartphones, tablets ... just install the app |
| ⬤ | Works in computer browser |
GO TO MASTERFILE PREMIER.
What you can do with it
Access more than 1,500 full-text magazines, a robust collection of eBooks, more than 55,000 primary source documents, and an extensive image collection including maps and flags.
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GO TO MIDDLE SEARCH PLUS.
What you can do with it
Access popular middle school magazines, reference eBooks, and thousands of primary source documents and videos on subjects including history, current events, science, and sports. Publications include Cobblestone, Ranger Rick, Scholastic Science World, Time for Kids, US News and World Report, and more. Compatible with Lexiles reading measures.
GO TO MUZZY LANGUAGES ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Children can learn languages including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
GO TO PETERSON'S TEST AND CAREER PREP
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Access information and support for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers.
TESTS COVERED
- ACT Test Prep
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE®)
- ASVAB, AGQT, and AFOQT
- SAT Prep and PSAT Prep
- Citizenship Test Prep
- General Education Development (GED®)
- Other Tests
USER GUIDE
Watch a tutorial
GO TO POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Explore rich content from resources that present multiple sides of an issue, helping students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues, and develop analytical thinking skills. Supports school curriculum standards.
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GO TO PRIMARY SEARCH.
What you can do with it
Explore carefully curated content for elementary school ages, including full text for the most popular children's magazines, eBooks, and easy-to-read encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. Includes Cricket Media content and reference books such as American Heritage Children's Dictionary. Supports Lexiles reading measures.
GO TO SCIENCE REFERENCE CENTER.
What you can do with it
Search and browse full text of hundreds of science magazines, journals, reference books, and high-quality videos. The database also contains science experiments, NGSS and CCSS curriculum-aligned lesson plans, Lexiles reading measures, Google Classroom integration, and a vast image collection.
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eBooks
GO TO TUMBLE BOOK LIBRARY.
What you can do with it
Enjoy easy-to-use eBooks for grades K–6. Read as many books you want, when you want, and on any device with no need to check out, place holds, or download files.
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GO TO TUTOR.COM.
What you can do with it
K–12 students can receive live one-on-one online tutoring in math, science, English, social studies, and writing. Adults can receive one-on-one career help, GED prep, and citizenship test prep. Available daily from 2:00–11:00 pm.
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GO TO WORLD BOOK ONLINE.
What you can do with it
Explore multiple versions of World Book Encyclopedias including Kids, Student, Advanced, Timelines, Discover, French, and Spanish.
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