Teacher Services

Educator Cards

To assist educators in School District 303, and all other educational institutions within the Library District boundaries, with access to the public library. Educator Cards are to be used solely for curriculum and instructional support.

• Educators will receive an individual library card.
• Educators sign up every year, with the Educator Card only being good for the school year.
• Educators must present a school issued photo ID or paystub AND a photo ID to be eligible for an Educator Card.
• The Educator Card follows all other policies and procedures as a regular library card.

Teacher Loans

Do you need books to go along with the themes your class will be working on this month? The Youth Services staff is happy to assist you in selecting materials for your classroom. Simply contact us with the topics of your choice at least three business days and no more than seven business days before you would like to pick up your loan*. We will select materials, check them out, and place them in a convenient bag to be picked up by you. Items are available for up to a three-week loan. Please use our form.

*Any request submitted after 8 p.m. on weekdays or after 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday may not be seen until the following weekday.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Youth Department Tours

Discover the library and plan a trip to Youth Services. Schools, scout groups, after-school programs and other organizations serving children are invited to contact the Library for group visits, programs, workshops or tours. Visits are scheduled in advance.

• In-person Library tour
• Stories
• Book talks
• Tips for using the online catalog
• An introduction to online research resources
• An introduction to homework and tutoring resources
• Information about Library services and reading programs

Please complete the online form. If you have questions, please email the Youth Services Department at [email protected] or call 630-584-9390.

Library staff is also available also for presentations at staff or PTO meetings, and to display information and answer questions at book fairs and open houses. Please complete the class visit form (form here)