As of February 28th, Governor Pritzer’s statewide indoor mask requirement has been lifted. At this time, we will encourage library visitors, especially the unvaccinated, those who are immunocompromised or with family members who are immunocompromised, and children under five who are not eligible for a vaccine, to wear them as well. However, masks will not be required to enter the library or for library staff.
Some of the safety measures we put into place will continue. Home delivery and curbside pickup will continue to be available.
Uncomfortable about entering the library? We offer Home Delivery within Norridge & Harwood Heights and Curbside Pickup too.
Because guidelines and best practices may change, please keep an eye out for updates on our website and social media channels, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Safety Measures
Masks
- Disposable masks are available for free at any service desk.
Contactless Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup
- Curbside pickup is still available to any library patron.
- Home delivery is available to addresses within Norridge and Harwood Heights.
Public Computers
- The Quiet Computer Lab is now open.
- Computer reservations are available for Norridge & Harwood Heights residents throughout the day.
- Two hour computer reservations are available to non-residents with registered library cards.
- Guest passes offer one hour reservations, and are limited to one per day.
- Personal computers and mobile devices are welcome in the building.
What’s Available
- Browsing & borrowing of books, movies & more.
- Printing, copying, and faxing.
- Study rooms are available for Norridge/Harwood Heights residents for two hours. Reservations may be made up to one week in advance or on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Large Meeting Room reservations are available.
- Home delivery and curbside pickup.
- Chairs, tables, and other seating for reading, studying, and personal device use.
- The Teen Space and Quiet Room are open.
- The Workshop is open Saturdays, 9:00 AM – noon.
- Newspapers available for in-building reading.
- Phone, email, and in-person reference with staff.
- Virtual programs and events.
- Downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and movies and other digital library resources.
Not Available
- No eating please. Covered drinks are welcome.
- Book donations will be forwarded to Discover Books for resale and/or recycling.
