Lake Forest Library extends hours and services beginning June 1

If you haven't already been visiting Lake Forest Library again in person, now is a great time to return with more open hours and restored services beginning June 1! Details at www.lakeforestlibrary.org.

Hours restored

Monday–Thursday
9:00 am–9:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am–6:00 pm

Saturday
9:00 am–5:00 pm

Services restored

• Increased building capacity to 60% and extended visit time
• Kasian Room available for extended seating and social distancing
• Current magazines available to read in the Reading Room (no longer available to check out)
• Media Lab use by appointment
  

Services already available that will continue

• Foyer Holds Pickup
• Virtual programs (and some programs in the Courtyards, on the Library front lawn, and at outside locations around town)
• Self-Check Machine for DIY socially distanced checkout
• Temporary Library Card signup
• In-person visits to browse the collections, read in the Reading Room, and use copiers and public computers

Safety precautions

• Mask REQUIRED
  • Everyone in the Children's Library
  • Unvaccinated patrons
• Mask RECOMMENDED
  • Fully vaccinated patrons
• Social distancing required
• Staff remains masked and plexiglass remain at service desks
• Regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces