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New SAM system impacts express stations.
On Monday, February 6, a new version of the SAM system which manages our public Internet stations was installed. Patrons who frequent the express station will need to log on with their library card and they will be limited to one express station session per day.

MyMediaMall has new look.
The home page for our digital collection has been redesigned! We hope you like it!

Book Discussion Update:
The February book selection has been changed to The Grace of Silence by Michele Norris.

The Library's newsletter is now published exclusively in the Village Newsletter.
(Click here to read online)

Links & handouts for online job hunters.
Click the "Business" tab or here to find helpful job hunting links and handouts prepared by the adult reference staff.

Macy's Museum Adventure Pass
Free passes to museums and cultural institutions throughout metro Chicago -- Westchester Public Library card required. UPDATE: The Museum Pass program will continue for these participants:

  • Air Classics Museum
  • Arlington Heights Museum
  • Bronzeville Children's Museum
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Cantigny Park Museum
  • Chicago Botanic Gardens
  • Cuneo Museum and Gardens
  • Elgin History Museum
  • Elgin Public Museum
  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Lake County Discovery Museum
  • Mitchell Museum of American Indian
  • Oriental Institute Museum
  • St. Charles Heritage Museum
  • The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn


Find the right book for students
Lexile Reading
helps match readers with books using the lexile measurement system for kindergarteners thru high school students.

Register online for a library card
Begin the application process online, then stop by Library within 2 weeks to complete the process. Details and link here.

ENCORE is a streamlined version of our online catalog.

Friends of the Library
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Links to favorite online resources:

The Library is on Flickr.
Visit the Library's Flickr page for recent photos of activities and programs at the Library.

MyMediaMall eAudiobooks, eBooks and
eVideos to download to your ereader, portable device or home pc. Includes over 15,000 titles from Project Gutenberg.

Mango Languages Learn a foreign language online - English language available too!

Chilton's Library Chilton's automotive repair manuals online for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) people.

TumbleBookLibrary online collection of animated, talking picture books.

Homework Help Online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. For grades K-12 and adult learners. Tutors available 2 :00 to 9:00 pm, seven days a week.

WiFi Access configuration information for laptop users