Staff picks: The Great Outdoors
Wireless Printing
We now offer wireless printing. Send a print job to the Library directly from your laptop, phone, or tablet - even from home!
Pride Month 2024
Staff Picks: Books & Movies About Pets
Save it for Later
You’ve just started reading a great book when, ping! You get an email from your friends at the Library, letting you know that new thriller is now available for you.
Or, maybe, you’re out of town and, ping! The Library is letting you know the latest celebrity memoir you put on hold is ready to pick up.
Sound familiar?
Being able to borrow books, movies and more items from our Library is a wonderful thing. But sometimes, the items you want become available at inconvenient moments.
Staff Picks: Earth Day
Staff Picks: Arab-American Heritage Month
Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month with this curated book list, showcasing diverse voices, cultures, and experiences from the Arab diaspora. Explore compelling narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of Arab-American identity and history.
Staff Picks: National Barbie Day
In honor of National Barbie Day, dive into this collection of books that capture the spirit of the movie.
Staff Picks: Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women to our country's history and to our world today. Here are some of our staff's choices for books and movies that are all about the female experience and empowering women.
World Languages Collection
Did you know the Library has books in 11 different languages besides English? Our World Languages Collection has more than 9,000 books in languages like Korean, Spanish and Polish.
It's just one of the special collections we have to meet patrons' needs.
1 Library, 3 Locations
Our branches in Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates offer unique extensions of our Library services in convenient, welcoming neighborhood locations. Staff at our branches especially pride themselves on getting to know patrons very well and creating a strong sense of community.
Be Kind
Enjoy this outdoor exhibit from the team at You Are Beautiful, reminding us to be kind to one another and find the things that connect us. The installation will be on the Central Library's east lawn March - May, 2024.
The goal of the work is to create positivity in the world and for those who pass by the statue to become active participants with the piece, taking photos and sharing in the enjoyment.
The installation is a part of our Mental Health May initiative. Check out these related programs:
Staff Picks: Valentine's day
It's February, Valentine's Day is coming up and love is in the air. Take a look at our staff's top picks for romance books and movies to enjoy this month.
Free Tax Prep Info
It's tax season!
If you're looking for filing help, there are options available, often for free dependent on your income level. We've compiled a list of some helpful sources.