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Holds

If an item is not available to be checked out, you may place a hold on the item. In other words, reserve the item under your library card account. When the item becomes available, you will be notified by email or phone to pick it up.

  • Items will stay on hold for patrons at the Circulation Desk for 7 days.
  • You can place up to 30 holds at a time.
  • Some new items including Top of the Charts & 3 Day DVDs are only available through in-person check-out

How To Place A Hold

By Phone:

Call 847-259-6050 to place a hold via phone. Please have your library card and the details of the item you want ready.

In-Person:

Any staff at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk can place a hold on your account for you. Please have your library card and the details of the item you want ready.

Online:

Search for an item, check availability, place a hold, and cancel a hold on items online from the library's public computers or from home. Learn how to place a hold online.

Library's App:

Search for an item, check availability, place a hold, and cancel a hold on items from any mobile device when you download the library's app.

Cancel A Hold

If an item is actively being held for you, please contact the library at 847-259-6050 to cancel the hold.

If the item has not arrived at the library, you can cancel a hold via phone, in person or through your online account. Learn how to cancel a hold online.

Freeze A Hold

If you place a hold on an item, but you want to wait to pick it up, you can “freeze” the hold to keep your place in the hold queue. When you are ready to pick up the item, you can “unfreeze” the hold and pick up the item when it becomes available. Learn how to freeze a hold online.