Due to inclement weather, the Lake Bluff Library building will open at 12pm on Monday, November 10. Digital resources and online services remain available at LakeBluffLibrary.org. Stay safe and warm—we look forward to seeing you later today!
11/5/2025
Lake Bluff Library Invites Community to Support the Little Pantry
Lake Bluff, IL – The Lake Bluff Library is encouraging community members to help neighbors in need by donating to the Library’s Little Pantry. “Take what you need; give what you can.” This ongoing initiative provides accessible support to local families, and every donation—no matter how small—makes a real difference.
The Little Pantry accepts a variety of essential items, including:
11/3/2025
The Library is excited to introduce Vega, our new online catalog designed to make it easier than ever to explore, discover, and connect with the books and resources you love.
With Vega, you can:
Start exploring today at: https://vega.lakeblufflibrary.org/
Logging in to Your Account in Vega
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.
09/16/2025
The Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
08/20/2025
Following careful review and discussion, the Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees voted at their August 19, 2025 meeting to continue the Library’s current operating hours:
07/24/2025
If you’ve recently seen the message, “The collective daily borrow limit set by your library has been reached and will reset at midnight” while using Hoopla, you’re not alone.
Hoopla has become increasingly popular with Lake Bluff Public Library users—and we love that so many of you are exploring eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more! However, this growing demand has outpaced our current digital media budget.
At the heart of every library is the belief that access to information—without barriers—is a foundational freedom. Literacy isn’t just about reading books. It’s about the power to think critically, to explore new ideas, and to participate fully in our community and democracy.
That’s why we are committed to representing a wide range of voices and perspectives in everything we do—from the materials on our shelves to the programs we offer. Everyone deserves to see themselves reflected, and to have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences.
05/28/2025
On April 4, 2025, we shared an update about our transition to a new book vendor to improve the availability of new materials for our Library users. While this change is an important step forward, ongoing vendor backlogs—combined with continued budget cuts—have further impacted the timely arrival of new books.
In some cases, we’ve had to purchase titles at retail price due to delays with our discount vendors. This limits how many new materials we can afford to purchase and may lead to continued delays in availability.
