Library Services & Departments

Our departments provide services to help our patrons find resources and materials, as well as coordinate programs of interest for our library community.

Adult Services Department

REFERENCE
The Reference staff is trained in both print and electronic resources. The computer catalog, the World Wide Web in addition to major databases such as FirstSearch and EbscoHost MasterFile may be utilized to answer patron questions efficiently and thoroughly.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Interlibrary Loan allows patrons to obtain materials located at other libraries. You can contact the Referencestaff with your request.

You may also use the database FirstSearch to search for materials yourself, but they need to be ordered by the Library. If you find what you need, please print a copy of the record and bring it to the Reference Department.

COMPUTER CATALOG
The computer catalog (SWAN) enables patrons to search the holdings of all libraries within the Metropolitan Library System. For individual assistance with the use of the computerized catalog, please contact the Reference staff.

Notary Public Service and Voter's Registration are also available in the Reference Department.

Circulation Services Department

The Circulation Department manages the ongoing support of checking materials in and out of the library.

Loan periods for materials are:

• Fiction - one week
• Non-Fiction - three weeks
• CDs, Books on Tape and CD - three weeks
• DVDs and VHS - one week

Library cards are issued to La Grange Park residents for three years. All patrons must provide two pieces of identification (driver's license, utility bill, voter's registration) with their current La Grange Park address to obtain or renew a library card.

Other services provided by Circulation include:

• Notary Public Service (please call first)
• Voter's Registration
• 8 computers for Internet Access ($2/hour for non-residents)
• Numerous study tables throughout the library
• Interlibrary Loan Service
• Copy machines (10 cents per copy)
  

Young Adult Services Department

The Young Adult Department serves teens in grades 7-12 through programming and reader's advisory. The strength of the YA Department lies in the collection, which includes a variety of materials - books, cds, graphic novels, and video games.

Children's Services Department

The Children's Department serves childrens ages birth through 6th grade and their families. Programs include story times, crafts, and summer reading as well as help with school assignments. Matching children with books is our number one goal.

Outreach Services

The Library provides delivery of materials to our Homebound La Grange Park Residents. For more information please contact Ursula at 708-352-0100.