Parking Lot Pickup at the Library
Parking Lot Pickup is an easy, contact-free way to borrow our physical collections. Appointments are required for Parking Lot Pickup. We cannot accommodate same-day appointments. To use this service, simply:
- Place holds on items in our online catalog. You may also call the library to speak with a librarian to request items be placed on hold.
- Wait for email or phone notification that your items are ready for pickup.
- When you receive notification, make an appointment for Parking Lot Pickup. A link to make an appointment will be in your email notification.
- Come to the library at the appointed time, pull into a designated spot, and follow the posted instructions.
Please do not make an appointment for pickup until you have been notified your items are ready to pick up. You can also make an appointment online or by calling the library at 847.256.5025.
Parking Lot Pickup is available:
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
- We cannot accommodate same-day appointments for Parking Lot Pickup. When you are notified that your items are ready to pick up, you will have seven days to make your appointment, beginning the next day that we are open.
- If you walk or bike to the library, there is a designated space for you to pick up your items, too!
- Please do not return items at Pickup; return items only to the parking lot book return boxes. After items are returned, they will be quarantined in our building before we check them in and begin circulating them again.
Parking Lot Pickup FAQ
How will I know my library items are ready?
You will receive an automated email or phone notification alerting you that your holds are ready. After receiving your notification, please make an appointment to come pick up your items.
What do I do when I get to the library to pick up my items?
When you arrive at the library, park in one of the designated pick up spots and call the phone number posted at your parking spot. Do not exit your car. A staff member will package your items in a bag for your convenience, and place them on a chair in front of your vehicle. Please remain in your car until the staff member has delivered your items, and stepped away. You may then retrieve the items from the chair in front of your vehicle. Please respect social distancing of others in this area at all times.
What will happen to my books after I return them?
We will quarantine all items for three days after they have been returned, per the recommendation of health authorities and professional library organizations. Books and other returned items will go into our return bins and will not be touched by staff until the quarantine period is complete. At that point, items will be checked in.
Can I browse in the building? It’s hard to pick out books!
Our building is not currently open to the public. We know that browsing is an important part of your library experience, and we will do our best to help you find your next favorite book. Our librarians are here to help! You can call us during our business hours and get help from an adult or youth services librarian. You can chat with a librarian in the chat box at the bottom right corner of this page. You can also request a custom book list created for you by our librarians:
We also have a variety of reading lists for adults and kids on our website, and will be sharing fun book recommendations on our Faceboook page to help spark inspiration!
Can I reserve books from other libraries?
Yes. Our interlibrary loan service is up and running. You can request items from other libraries in our catalog or by phone, and you will be notified when they are available. Items are quarantined between library transfers.
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Updated 11.24.20
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