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Friends of Lake Forest Library

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Friends of Lake Forest Library

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% s

urcharge 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]

06/13/2026

Our sale runs until 3:00 today. We still have a great selection of children’s favorites, perfect for sunny beach day reading and rainy afternoon escapes📚😎.

06/10/2026

We can’t wait to reveal what’s hiding underneath. Sale starts tomorrow at 9am!

06/08/2026

You might even discover a book character who looks just like you🐶😉

Don’t miss our Children’s Sale this Thursday thru Saturday, in the LF Library foyer. Browse thousands of books at bargain prices!

06/06/2026

Celebrating all our recent graduates!

Planning a party? We have custom banners and party decor, handcrafted from donated vintage book and atlas pages.

Come to our Pop Up at next week’s Children’s Sale - or send us a DM and we’ll take care of you!

Sale Details in bio.

06/02/2026

Board books, chapter books and everything in between. We’re busy preparing books for next week’s Children’s Sale.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on summer reading at bargain prices!

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day! We’re busy planning our 50th Birthday Party and annual Children’s Sale. Stay tuned for details🥳🥳🥳

01/22/2026

The Friends count on your donations for our September Sale! Drop off any time at the back of the library.

01/15/2026

The Friends will award up to 3 grants of $2000 each to students who reside in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood who clearly demonstrate a love of reading. All book-loving seniors are encouraged to apply!

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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