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We are open. Plan your visit.

Governor Pritzker recently moved our region back to Tier 2. We are happy to be able to add back some of our services.

  • Limited seating is available for use by IPPL cardholders, starting Thursday, Jan. 21. This includes study tables only. Conference rooms are not available. Book a space now.
  • Newspapers are now available.
  • We have sit-down computers for IPPL cardholders only. Computers are available for a one-hour session and if no one is waiting, you may use one for up to two hours per day.
  • Non-IPPL cardholders are limited to using our express computers for 20-minutes per person, per day.

Read the COVID-19 update here.

Be The Change, Summer Challenge 2020

Stay Up-to-Date

December 28 • January Programs for Littles!
Check out what programs we have for your littles in the new year! If you want some cozy stories before bed, ch... Read More
December 11 • Winter Fun for the Whole Family!
If you haven't already, check out what we have created for you and your family to have fun with the libra... Read More
December 09 • Ancestry.com Remote Access Extended
Remote access to Ancestry.com has been extended through the end of March 2021. This is the fifth time remote a... Read More
November 30 • Read Newspapers Online
The library subscribes to two online content providers that will get you text access to the current issue... Read More
November 19 • Charlie Brown Holiday Specials
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas will air commercial-free on WTTW Sunday, November 2... Read More

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Staff Faves

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Fisherman’s Friends
Fisherman’s Friends
This feel good story is based on the singing phenomena that were ten small town lobster fishermen and close friends from Cornwall, UK. They would meet at the local pub and sing traditional s... Read More
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Suzanne Collins' latest novel is a prequel to her well-known trilogy, The Hunger Games, which were also made into feature films. Not having read the books in some time, I started Hunger Games #0 witho... Read More
Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima
This beautiful PS4 game takes place in 13th century Japan during the first Mongol Invasion. The graphics do justice to the open countryside and forests that the Last of the Samurai must travel as... Read More

Genealogy

Research your family history at home with your IPPL card.

BookBrowse

Explore reviews, recommendations, resources for book clubs, and more with your IPPL card. Learn more.

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Elizabeth Berg

Hey, adults. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will do a short reading from her new memoir, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” followed by a conversation, which answers your questions. Learn more.

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STEM Kits

We have a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for kids to explore hands-on learning. Browse our complete selection. Learn more here.