Celebrate 250 - Lake Bluff Style
05/29/2026
Discover how Lake Bluff organizations and communities across the country are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
What is America 250?
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Dive Into Reading
05/20/2026
The Lake Bluff Public Library and Lake Bluff Middle School are partnering this summer to promote literacy and encourage students to continue reading throughout the summer through the Library’s Summer Reading Club. By fostering a love of reading, the program helps children strengthen comprehension, build confidence, and maintain academic growth during the months when school is out.
Oak Ave Book Drop Closed
05/11/2026
The Oak Ave drive-up book drop is temporarily closed due to damage that occurred over the weekend.
While repairs are being addressed, Library users may return materials using the walk-up book drop located at the main entrance of the Library on Scranton Ave. Materials may also be returned inside during regular Library hours.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while the drive-up book drop remains unavailable.
License Plate Renewal Service Update
03/31/2026
As of March 31, 2026, the Lake Bluff Library will no longer perform license plate renewals, as our service provider had to abruptly terminate this service due to financial challenges. We encourage Library users to visit the Illinois Secretary of State website for alternative renewal options and locations.
Library Building Openning Late
3/16/2026
The Library building will open late on Monday, March 16 due to snowy and hazardous travel conditions and will open at 12pm.
Library Closure - Friday, March 13
03/11/2026
The Library building will be CLOSED Friday, March 13 due to construction that will temporarily shut off the Library’s water.
Meet the Library's New Events Calendar
03/02/2026
The Library has upgraded the way you explore events. Beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, our new events calendar features a cleaner layout, improved search and filtering options, and a more mobile-friendly design—making it easier than ever to find programs by age group, interest, or date. Whether you’re browsing what’s happening this week or planning ahead for the season, discovering your next Library program is now simpler than ever.
Staying Connected
02/20/2026
It’s been nearly a year since I joined the Lake Bluff Public Library, and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome, generosity, and support you’ve shown as we’ve worked together to stabilize the Library’s building, services, and finances. Over the past year, we’ve begun updating critical infrastructure, including installing new sprinkler heads and fully testing the fire system; completed a comprehensive facility assessment to guide future improvements; and are nearing completion of a five-year strategic plan. We’ve also restored notary and test-taking services, along with much more.
Library Closure – Friday, January 23
1/22/2026
The Lake Bluff Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold temperatures. This closure is for the safety of Library users and staff. Updates about reopening will be posted on our website and social media. Please stay safe and warm.
Goodbye Trending Titles
1/5/2026
At the end of 2025, we said goodbye to our Trending Titles collection. As things have shifted for the Library, the use of this collection has also shifted, and it's time to rethink our approach to popular titles. We are redirecting the funds from the Trending Titles collection to our standard NEW collections to help reduce wait times for Library users.
What this means for Lake Bluff Library users:
- Additional copies in our NEW collections will allow holds lines to move faster.
- NEW collection materials have a longer checkout period, giving Library users more time to read them.