Access Your Library Account By Phone
Call 847-590-8706 and choose from a menu asking whether you want to check overdues, renew items, find due dates or check what you have available for pick-up. Contact the Circulation Desk for any questions you may have, 847-428-3661. ext. 301 or 309. Have your library card handy!
Adult Book Discussion Groups
1:30 pm OR 7 pm the last Wednesday of each month. To register, call the Adult Information Desk at 847-428-3661 ext. 308. Copies of the discussion books will be available for pick-up 3 weeks before the meetings.
Mar. 31: The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Apr. 28: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
May 26: Elegance of the Hedge Hog by Muriel Barberry
Apr. 28: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
May 26: Elegance of the Hedge Hog by Muriel Barberry
Grupo de Lectores del Valle de Fox
El grupo se reune el jueves, 25 de marzo, 29 de abril, y 27 de mayo de 7 a 8:30 p.m. El grupo se fundó para fomentar la costumbre de leer entre nuestra comunidad hispanoparlante, para animar a más personas a participar en la superación personal, y para forjar nueva amistades entre personas con gustos similares. Para más información, comuniquese con Juana, (847) 409-0648 o grupo.valledefox@yahoo.com.
Delivery to Your Home
Introducing our service to the homebound in which the library will deliver books and other library materials to individuals who are unable to visit the library due to an illness or disability. Home Word Bound was made possible through a grant from Elgin Financial Savings Bank Foundation and a generous donation from the Dundee Lions Club to purchase large print materials. The outreach services will include free delivery of items to homebound individuals via the library’s van. We have materials for your specific needs, including books on tape or CD and large print books. If you, or someone you know would like to participate in this program, please call 847-428-3661 ext. 314.
Email Notification
Register for email notices about your library account. It will only be used for library business such as hold notification, overdue notices, etc. All information in your record is kept confidential. Favorite Fiction Fan Club
Joining is simple! No meetings ! No dues ! It is for readers who enjoy their favorite authors' new books, and want to be among the first to read these items. In the iBistro online catalog they show as "Fiction Coming Out Soon" which means items are being acquired or being processed by staff members. We place the hold for you whenever any of your authors has a new hardbound first edition book published. We will call you when the book is available to pick up. It can be checked out for 2 weeks with no renewals. Stop by the Adult Information Desk or call 847-428-3661 ext. 308.
Fax Service
The faxing service is provided at the Circulation Desk. Costs: $2.00 for the first page ; $1.00 for each additional page. If there is a cover letter, it counts as a page.Meeting Room
The Library meeting room is available for lease to non-profit organizations. The room is restricted to no fewer than 10 and no more than 100 people. For applications, fees and other information email or contact the Administration Office, 847-428-3661 (ext. 314 or 300) on Monday-Friday between 9 AM and 1 PM.
Notary
If you need something to be notarized you can come to the Administration Office between 9-4, Monday thru Friday. For more information please call 847-428-3661 ext. 314 or ext. 300.
Pay Library Bills Online
E-Pay is the secure electronic online payment service sponsored by the state of Illinois. The Library has partnered with the Illinois E-Pay Program to provide you with a secure, convenient and easy way to make online payments for Fines & Fees. There is no additional service fee for using this method of payment at this time.
Self-Check
Check out books with this unit by the Circulation Desk and get a printed due date receipt.
AV items are not able to be checked out from this station.
AV items are not able to be checked out from this station.
Voter Registration Information
Please bring 2 forms of identification with current name and address. You may register to vote at the Library if you are a U.S. Citizen 18 years of age (by the date of the next election) and a resident of your Kane County precinct address for 30 days immediately prior to the next election. Two forms of identification are required to register through a deputy registrar. At least one of the two forms must show your name and current address, and only one form of identification may be a piece of mail. Registration and additional information available at the Circulation Desk.