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Lake Bluff Library Director to leave post 7/31

At the June 21 meeting of the Lake Bluff Library Board of Trustees, Eric Bailey announced that he will resign from his position as Library Director effective July 31, 2022.

“This is not a change that I make lightly,” said Bailey in his resignation letter. “I love the Lake Bluff Public Library and the community it serves, and only a rare opportunity could pull me away.” Bailey has accepted the position of Library Director of the Waupaca Area Public Library in his hometown of Waupaca, Wisconsin—the same library Bailey says inspired his lifelong love of libraries and learning.

The Carole and Alfred Stroh Reading Room

Renovations are coming this summer at the Lake Bluff Public Library thanks to a generous donation from long time Board member Carole Stroh. Beginning on June 3rd, the space formerly occupied by the Adult Computer Room will be transformed into a quiet reading and study space, complete with comfortable seating and fireplace donated by the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library. Computer access, both ready-access sit down terminals and laptops, will continue to be available at the Library. No disruptions to any services are anticipated. Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy the new space!

A massive thank you to DiVinci Painters for the fresh coat of paint in the Children's Department! Access to some areas and collections may be restricted during the painting process on May 24th and 25th.

So, you went to our Craft Swap on Saturday and got a ton of free craft supplies…now what? Well, it’s your lucky day: we just added a brand new digital resource that’s all about crafting. Creativebug is a database that offers unlimited access to online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques where you can learn everything from sewing and needlework to painting and ceramics. You’ll even get access to JOANN’S exclusive online learning community. So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to Creativebug today and sign up for an account using your Lake Bluff Library card number.

The Lake Bluff Public Library is pleased to announce a change to its lending policy. Beginning January 1, 2022, the Library will no longer charge overdue fines for materials that are returned late.

Why wait in line to renew your license plates when you can skip the line, renew your license plates, check out a book, AND support your local library? We are pleased to announce that the Lake Bluff Public Library will offering license plate renewal services at the Circulation Desk starting Monday, October 25. Here’s what you need to know:

What to bring

We have five great programs planned to celebrate the spooooookiest day of the year!

Trunk or Treat

10/22 from 6:30-7:30pm at Lake Bluff Park District

Registration is Required

Looking for a safe place to take your child trick or treating? Join the Library at the Lake Bluff Park District for their annual Trunk or Treat event. Show your Lake Bluff Library support and stop by our trunk! We hope to see you there!

Event is located at the Lake Bluff Park District at 355 W. Washington Ave in Lake Bluff.

In-person programming returned to the Library this fall along with some new types of programs:

The Library and the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area are observing National Voter Registration Day on September 28, 2021. Here’s what you need to know:

Register to vote on 9/28

A voter registrar from the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area will be at the Library from 2-4pm on September 28.

Effective Monday, August 30, all patrons visiting the Library will be required to wear a mask, regardless of their personal vaccination status. This is in compliance with the new Illinois Mask Mandate issued by Governor Pritzker. We will have complimentary masks available at the Library for those who forget their masks at home. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.