Ongoing Book Order Delays
10/16/2025
Earlier this year, on May 28, 2025, the Lake Bluff Public Library shared an update about delays in receiving and processing new materials due to supply chain and distributor challenges. Unfortunately, this situation has reached a new stage: one of our primary book distributors, Baker & Taylor, has announced its intention to cease operations.
This closure will further affect our ability to process new materials and fulfill holds in a timely manner. While we expect some additional delays, we are actively pursuing alternative vendors and retail sources to fill holds and backorders as quickly as possible.