Friends of Lake Forest Library

We would love for you to join us at our 48th Annual Sale. Sign-up for a shift during set-up and/or the sale. It’s a great group of volunteers!!

Book donations are closed as we prepare for our Annual Sale, September 12-15. Thank you for your support and see you at the sale!

Last chance to get fabulous books for summer reading. Rain is coming, come shop!!

Today’s the day!! Come visit us at the Children’s Book Sale!! 📚

Fun summer activity books at our Children’s Sale… June 6th, 7th and 8th in the Library Foyer.

Save the date! The Annual Children’s Sale is June 6th - June 8th in the Library Foyer!!

Happy National Science Appreciation Day! 🧬🧪 Science lovers make sure you check out our great science section at our sale!

Thanks to this team for seeing the mural restoration through to completion. So glad we could be a part of this important project!

We are excited to announce that the restoration of the Remisoff murals has been completed! We‘re grateful for the opportunity to have made this possible with our $250,000 grant. Stop by the library and see the vibrant colors.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Happy Pi Day! Were you lucky enough to snag a pie baking book at this past Friends’ September Book Sale?

Check out our new sign! We appreciate our book donors abiding by these guidelines to help us process the donations more efficiently. Thanks for your support!

Mural Update - Two of the most damaged murals have been taken offsite to be restored in a studio. Meanwhile, a specialty plasterer will be filling this spot where a few clay tiles were broken. Interesting lesson in how old buildings were built. We’re excited to be part of this amazing project!

Happy Leap Day! An extra day to donate books and volunteer with us!

Join us to hear Friends’ Board member and local history enthusiast Jan Gibson discuss the Remisoff murals! April 14th 2pm at the Library.

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Friends ❤️!

PARMA Conservation is doing more than just restoring our beautiful murals. They also discovered that artist, Nicolai Remisoff, painted himself into the scene on the SW panel. Swipe to see the likeness! Thanks for the surprise discovery !

Today is the start of the mural restoration funded by our generous grant. Check back here for progress updates!

As the weather thaws it’s time to think about your Spring garden. Happy National Seed Swap day! Check out our Gardening Section at our September Sale!

We can’t wait for the work to begin fixing the murals. Watch for the start sometime in February. Friends grant money in action!!!

Calling all LF/LB/Knollwood High School Seniors! Apply today! Good Luck!

Thanks, Forest & Bluff, for including us! It was a wonderful celebration of 125 great years!

As we start 2024 we want to remind you that we welcome donations of gently used, good quality books, puzzles, and games during library operating hours. Thanks for your support!

Thank you for all your support in 2023! Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2024!

Hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season! 📚

Our donation bins are closed for now. Donations open again on January 2nd. Thank you for your support! 📚🎄