Renew & Return

Renew Items

You can renew most items two times if not on reserve for another patron. See all renewal limits.

By Phone:

Call 847-259-2665 to use the automated phone renewal system.  Please have your library card number and the barcode of the item you want to renew ready.

In-Person:

Any staff at the Circulation Desk can renew your items for you. Please have your library card and the details of the item you want to renew ready.

Online:

Renew eligible items online from the library's public computers or from home. Learn how to renew an item online.

Library's App:

Renew eligible items from any mobile device with the library’s app when you download the library's app.

Return Items

If you are returning items in poor condition please hand them to a staff member at the Circulation Desk. It may take a few days before your item shows up as returned in your account. 

Book returns are for library items only. If you are looking to donate materials, please bring items to the Welcome Desk.

Main book return:

There is a 24 hour, drive-up book return located near the Main Entrance of the library.

East Book Return:

There is a 24 hour, drive-up book return located in the East Parking Lot.

In THe LIbrary:

There is a book return located near the Circulation Desk available during library hours. Please separate your item into the appropriate slot.

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