School Outreach

Eisenhower Public Library District has special services we offer to district schools and educators. These services are offered throughout the year.

Teacher Library Accounts

Each school designated educator may obtain a Teacher Card. School Library Accounts expire at the end of every school year. The teacher card allows users to:

  • Checkout library materials for classroom use with flexible loan periods
  • Access library databases and digital collections for classroom use

To apply for a Teacher Card, ask at the Kids World Desk, or call 708-867-7828.

Teacher Requests

By making a teacher request, Library staff will locate items to suit your purposes, whether you have a specific title request or a general topic. Requests should be made at least one week in advance.

After placing a request, you can select to have items ready and waiting for you when you come into the Library or have items routed through our school delivery system.

To place a teacher request, simply ask at the Kids World Desk, call 708-867-7828, or use our Teacher Request Form.

The School Route for Material Delivery and Pickup

With advance notice, we will not only deliver items to your school, but also pick up items that are ready to be returned to the Library. Ask at the Kids World Desk, call 708-867-7828, or use our Teacher Request Form to request a pickup.

The School Route is run on Mondays, unless there is a holiday or closing, in which case, it will run on the first work/school day of the week.

Visits

School Visits to the Library

To arrange a visit, simply ask at the Kids World Desk or call 708-867-7828.

If your class comes to the Library, we can offer:

  • A tour of the Library
  • A scavenger hunt
  • Book checkout
  • Storytime or storytelling
  • A craft (For Grades Pre-K to 3)
  • Readers’ theater (For Grades 4 & up)

Librarian Visits to School

If a librarian goes to your school, we can offer:

  • Book talks & book tastings
  • Storytime or storytelling
  • A craft (For Grades Pre-K to 3)
  • Classroom instruction including
    • Online Database Instruction
    • Research Process Instruction
    • Source Analysis & Media Literacy

Student Assistance

Homework Help

Our Young Adult section houses a collection of research materials designed to meet the needs of students in grades 7-12. In addition, the Library offers access to Tutor.com for resident cardholders.

With advance notice, we offer multiple copies of books on the reading lists of area schools.

Test Prep

Study guides for college entry exams such as the SAT, GRE, and MCAT as well as GED preparation guides can be found in the Adult Collection along with guides to help you prepare for Police, Firefighter, CPA, Postal Worker and other career exams.

Test Proctoring

We also offer test proctoring for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Ask at the Answers Desk or call 708-867-2299 to schedule a date and time with a librarian.  We ask that anyone wishing to have an exam proctored provide 48 hours notice.