5 Things to Do: September 18-20

Spend some time in Chicago this weekend at a new Lincoln Park Zoo event, a taco festival in Lakeview, and a craft fair in Wicker Park. Or, celebrate 40 years of two North Shore favorites: the Lake Forest Library Used Book Sale and the Evanston Farmers’ Market. 40th Annual Friends of Lake Forest Library Used […]

5 Things to Do: June 5-7

This is a great weekend for bookworms, who can shop a children’s book sale in Lake Forest before visiting the Printers Row Lit Fest to browse books and hear from favorite authors and celebrities. And if you’re a fan of festivals, don’t miss two tasty events in Chicago: Lincoln Park Greek Fest and Pilsen Food […]

Check It Out - North Shore Public Libraries Speak Volumes About the Economy

‘When the economy goes south circulation goes up,” says Kay Grabbe, Lake Forest’s librarian, where overall traffic has increased 33 percent from last year. Reflecting trends seen across the country, North Shore library use has reached record levels this year according to statistics gathered by the North Sub- urban Library System. Here is a sampling […]