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    Lake Forest Library

    3.9 (10 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The 5-star book experience!
    Angela S.

    This review is purely based on my experience with a book I checked out from the children's section. It was my first time visiting the Lake Forest Library. In fact, I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know where it was located. Boy have I been missing out! First of all the the entire property itself is majestic. The grounds are pristine, and from the outside it looks like a planetarium or museum with an observatory from the outside. I believe the building was the old City Hall in the 1930's or earlier. I was in a huge hurry and needed to grab a picture book for a storytelling event I was hosting. The book was a contemporary, fairly new release, and my library in Highland Park didn't have it. From the moment I walked into the building, it reminded me of the old library I grew up going to as a child. Marble floors, and different levels of exploring. The children's space is in the basement, and I was greeted right away from the reference librarians behind the desk who helped me locate my book right away. After locating the book, I asked if they have self-checkout like the Highland Park Library. I quickly learned they are a full-service library and you actually get to be taken care of. Though I appreciate the self-checkout at my library when it's busy, there is something to be said about someone actually taking and handling your books. Oh, Jennifer H, why have you not insisted that I check out this library sooner?! I truly can't wait to go back.

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    The cutest library! Every time we come by we always have a great time, the staff is always so…read morehelpful and so kind to my family and always greet my son with a smile. We've come by to visit their book sale, stroll around the library, and they have tons of great resources in both Spanish and English to support the community. They have great tech resources that you can book time to use too, I have yet to use them yet but so cool to know it's available. They also have a silent working room if you ever just need a change in scenery but need the silence to work. They're under renovations for the kids area, but can't wait to see how it all comes together this summer!

    This library has something for everyone and that makes all the difference. I enjoy how organized…read morethey are. They have great programs for kids. Went to two different story times for babies and then one for three year olds. My daycare children were engaged with the different songs and activities the librarians provided. The library has a wide selection of books, dvds, and cds. They pretty much have everything you are looking for and if not they are always willing to help you find it or do an interlibrary loan. The library has different sections one for little kids, elementary ages, teens, young adults and adults. Love the distinction between the areas. The librarians are all friendly and helpful. You could spend a lot of time in there.

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