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Lake Bluff Public Library Lake Bluff Public Library is proud to have served the Village of Lake Bluff and the Illinois library community since 1919.

Looking for a little meal inspiration? The Little Pantry has ingredients for split pea soup, chicken noodle soup, chicke...
10/15/2026

Looking for a little meal inspiration? The Little Pantry has ingredients for split pea soup, chicken noodle soup, chicken and tuna salad, and pasta night!

Stop by the Library vestibule and take what you need.

Help make bedtime a little cozier for children in need! The Library is a collection site for State Senator Julie Morriso...
10/13/2026

Help make bedtime a little cozier for children in need! The Library is a collection site for State Senator Julie Morrison’s Sweet Dreams Pajama and Book Drive.�
Donate new pajamas and new books for children in foster care ages birth through 12. Donations can be placed in the Sweet Dreams collection bin located in the Library vestibule near the interior doors.

The Lake Bluff Library building will be closed on Friday, October 16 for a scheduled staff in-service day.For informatio...
10/13/2026

The Lake Bluff Library building will be closed on Friday, October 16 for a scheduled staff in-service day.

For information on 24/7 Library services, visit the link in bio.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trivia Night last week and to Gorton Center for hosting us! We had a great time ...
10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Trivia Night last week and to Gorton Center for hosting us! We had a great time putting your knowledge to the test.

Congratulations to our winning team, McG!

Your next great read might be a challenged book. 📚Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Stop by the Li...
10/07/2026

Your next great read might be a challenged book. 📚

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Stop by the Library to explore our book displays, revisit a favorite, or discover a story that offers a new perspective.

Which book are you always recommending?

Last month’s Messy Crafts was out of this world! Take a look at the little galaxies our young artists created. ✨�Ready f...
10/07/2026

Last month’s Messy Crafts was out of this world! Take a look at the little galaxies our young artists created. ✨�
Ready for more messy fun? Drop in for the next Messy Crafts on Saturday, October 10 at 11am. We’ll handle the cleanup! Adult assistance is required for younger children.

What were the most challenged books of 2025?The American Library Association’s list includes 11 titles, with several tie...
10/06/2026

What were the most challenged books of 2025?

The American Library Association’s list includes 11 titles, with several ties:

1. “Sold” by Patricia McCormick
2. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky
3. “Gender Q***r: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe
4. “Empire of Storms” by Sarah J. Maas
5. (tie) “Last Night at the Telegraph Club” by Malinda Lo
6. (tie) “Tricks” by Ellen Hopkins
7. “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas
8. (tie) “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess
9. (tie) “Identical” by Ellen Hopkins
10. (tie) “Looking for Alaska” by John Green
11. (tie) “Storm and Fury” by Jennifer L. Armentrout

You can find all 11 in the Library’s collection. Visit LakeBluffLibrary.org/banned-books-week for links to each title.

Thank you, Lake Bluff BBQ Society Ribfest, for having the Library at RibFest on Saturday! We had an amazing time playing...
10/05/2026

Thank you, Lake Bluff BBQ Society Ribfest, for having the Library at RibFest on Saturday! We had an amazing time playing lawn games and hunting for bingo scavenger hunt clues with everyone who stopped by. Thanks for making us part of a fun day in our community!

Every book you share with your little one counts! 📚1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages families to read together ...
10/02/2026

Every book you share with your little one counts! 📚

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages families to read together from the very beginning. Whether your child is three months old or three years old, reading together builds language skills, sparks imagination, supports social and emotional growth, and makes room for time together.

Ready to get started? Visit Youth Services to sign up and pick up your materials!

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123 E Scranton Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL
60044

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+18472342540

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