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.

Our team continues to monitor the situation closely and is working to minimize disruption for Library users. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes.

To learn more about this developing situation, visit American Libraries magazine’s coverage here: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/08/baker-taylor-to-cease-operations/.