49th Annual Book Sale by the Friends at the Rec Center
Join us in person at 400 Hastings Road for an amazing book sale!
- Thursday, September 11, 9:00 am–5:00 pm: Member Pre‑sale with 20% mark-up (memberships available at the door)
- Friday, September 12, 9:00 am–8:00 pm: Public Sale begins, note today’s extended hours
- Saturday, September 13, 9:00 am–5:00 pm: 25% off for teachers, first responders, and active-duty military with ID
- Sunday, September 14, 9:00 am–5:00 pm: 50% off everything
Book Donations Are Closed August 17–September 30
Youth books are accepted until September 1. Donations are also closed on holidays. Please do not donate books when the blue bins at the Library back dock are covered and closed. For accepted items, please read the banner above the bins.
National Friends of Libraries Week
One week every year, the American Library Association recognizes and appreciates the vital role of Friends of Libraries groups.
The Friends of Lake Forest Library would like to thank the numerous volunteers and community members who support the Friends through volunteering, membership, and financial donations, all of which enable the Friends to achieve their mission of providing funding for library programming and renovations. Thank you!
In 2025, National Friends of Library Week is celebrated October 19–25.
Supporting Lake Forest Library
The Friends of Lake Forest Library have approved a grant totaling $55,000 for FY2026.
- $15,000: Full sponsorship of annual Lake Forest Reads
- $15,000: Partial sponsorship of annual Read Between the Ravines
- $15,000: Full sponsorship of Children’s Summer Reading Program
- $3,000: Digitization of the Lake Forester
- $7,000: Digitization of historic photographs, letters, and historic documents
The Library Board and Staff are grateful to the Friends for this generous grant!
Winners of the 2025 Friends Scholarship
The Friends of Lake Forest Library are pleased to announce that this year’s scholarship recipients are Mia Duque, Hannah Burke, and Lauren Kiesling. All three demonstrated a remarkable passion for reading and extended help to others learning to read. Each winner received a $2,000 check from the Friends. Stay tuned to the Friends webpage for next year’s scholarship details.