05/28/2025
By Julie Jurgens, Lake Bluff Public Library, Youth Services Librarian
Even though I grew up on a farm, I have a black thumb when it comes to plants (I’m still sad about my lack of cherry tomatoes the past two summers despite my best efforts), but thankfully when it comes to weeding books, I have much stronger skills.
Some of you might be saying, Weeding books? What does that mean? Well, that’s why I am writing to you today.
05/21/2025
The Lake Bluff Library Board is committed to making Library governance more transparent, efficient, and accessible. At the May 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, the Board voted to consolidate all committee meetings into Committee of the Whole meetings, beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025. This new structure will bring every Board member together in a single, open forum—allowing you to see every stage of discussion and decision-making.
Why this change benefits our community
Lake Bluff Public Library is pleased to announce that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now open for enrollment in Lake County, thanks to the Lake County Regional Office of Education Foundation (LCROEF). This program delivers a free, high-quality book each month to every child from birth to age five—no matter the family’s income—to foster a lifelong love of reading.
04/14/2025
Dear Friend,
As we said in November, there has been so much change and excitement at the Lake Bluff Public Library, and it only continues in 2025. We are so excited to welcome Natalie Starosta as the new Library Director.
The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library is a dedicated group supporting our local library in its mission to provide vital services and resources to our community. We are proud to philanthropically support Lake Bluff Library.
04/04/2025
The Lake Bluff Public Library is in the process of transitioning to a new book vendor to improve the availability of new materials for our patrons. Over the past six months, we have experienced longer-than-usual delays in receiving new books, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our community as we make this change. The new vendor will help streamline our ordering process, ensuring that new materials arrive more quickly and reliably in the future.
03/20/2025
The Lake Bluff Public Library Board of Trustees voted at the March 18, 2025 Board Meeting, to extend the Library’s current Pilot Hours through August 2025. The Board will revisit the issue at its July Board Meeting, where it will determine whether to reinstate Sunday hours or add additional evening hours starting in September, following Labor Day weekend.
02/19/2025
The Board of Trustees of the Lake Bluff Public Library has announced the appointment of Natalie Starosta as the Library’s new Director. Ms. Starosta will begin her role on Monday, March 10, 2025, following a nationwide search for the position.
11/12/2024
Dear Friend,
This year has brought so much change and excitement to the Lake Bluff Public Library. As the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library, we are dedicated to supporting our local library in its mission to provide vital services and resources to our community. The library is a gem in our community and is facing financial needs as our community grows.
10/04/2024
Lake Bluff Library will be temporarily pausing its passport, notary, curbside pickup, and voter registration services after October 10, 2024, due to ongoing challenges with staff capacity and availability. While these services are an important part of our commitment to the community, the current staffing constraints make it necessary to suspend them at this time.
