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Friends of Lake Forest Library

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Annual Book Sale: September 12-15, 2024
Inside at Lake Forest Recreation Center 400 Hastings Rd. Sept. 12, 9AM-5PM. GENERAL SALE:
Fri. Sept. 13, 9-8
Sat.

The Friends of the Lake Forest is a group of people whose mission is to support the Lake Forest Library through fundraising activities including the annual Friends of the Lake Forest Library Book Sale held every September along with other programs. Lake Forest, IL 60045
Free admission and parking Friday thru Sunday; Walk to train
MEMBER PREVIEW: Thurs. Memberships are available at the door. 20% surcharge on purchases. Sept 14, 9-5
Sun. Sept 15, 9-5 (half price day!)

Over 100,000 books carefully sorted and individually priced in over 115 categories including Collectors, First Editions, Biographies, Art, Vintage Children, Military, U.S. History, Sports, Science Fiction, Audio Books, DVD's and more. Extensive Art, Children's, Cooking, Gardening and New Fiction. Scanners & other wireless devices welcome in sales areas; stockpiling and "clearing" not permitted. Sign up to volunteer here: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=924691923797922018

For more information: www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends
To volunteer: [email protected]

10/26/2026

✨ We’re getting a NEW name! ✨

Our pop-up is getting a fresh new look, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 📚🤎

Join us for three special shopping opportunities featuring our upcycled vintage books, unique gifts, and charming home decor.

We’re busy preparing something special, so stay tuned for all the details!🎁

10/23/2026

📚✨ We received these beautiful collectible books this week, bringing a whole new level of charm and biblichor to our sorting room! We just had to snap a !

A heartfelt thank you to our generous donor for sharing these treasures with us! You’ve got us dreaming of cozy evenings by the fire with a good book in hand. 🔥☕📚

10/15/2026

The library may be closed Friday, but our train station kiosks are always open!

Stop by and help yourself for a book for the road (or the rail).📚🚊

10/13/2026

1976 was a big year in Lake Forest!

That’s the year Historic Preservation, Ragdale, and the Friends were founded. And 50 years later, we are all going strong, championing historic preservation, the arts, and literacy in our community!

We’re delighted to celebrate alongside our birthday partners this Sunday with a special reception at the library following the Preservation Symposium. 🏛️📚🎨

Learn more and register at LFPF.org/events

09/27/2026

📚✨ Believe it or not, we’re already planning next year’s book sale!

Now is the time to start gathering those gently loved books you’ve been meaning to donate!

Donations are accepted on the bay at the back of the library. Please follow guidelines, and don’t forget to take a donation slip.

09/24/2026

Our book sale may be over, but the impact of your support continues.

The Friends provide grants for library programming year round, including Lake Forest Reads, happening now📖✨

Read Buckeye and meet author Patrick Ryan this Sunday, September 27th, at a discussion moderated by local author Rebecca Makkai.

See library website for details and registration.

Address

360 E Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18472340636

Website

http://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/friends, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YymSFbOsxls, https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vs

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