The Libraries will be CLOSED on July 4th.
in observance of Independence Day.

Join the 2008 Summer Reading Program
Get in the Game, READ!

The theme of this year's magnificent summer reading program is, "Get in the Game- READ!" We have many great prizes and giveaways for readers of all ages. There are also many fun-filled events for children. Remember that Adults and Teens can participate too.

  For the first time this year, we are pleased to offer the option for:
     Online Reading Program Registration for Children!

 

The Future of Your Libraries

 The Library is hosting Community Forums!

The Des Plaines Valley Public Library District is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Community Forum meetings to discuss the continued planning for new libraries. All District residents are invited to attend and add their voice to planning for the District's future. The meetings we have planned at this point are:

 

   Willow Falls Meeting: Monday, July 7, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center at Willow Falls located at 1681 Willow Circle Drive, Crest Hill.
  

Read more about what the Library District
is doing to plan for future library facilities and services.

 

Browse our DVD Collection Online!

We are pleased to announce that you may now search our entire DVD collection list online of over 3700 DVDs! You can search by category, library branch, and title. You can also find our new releases and recently added DVDs. A direct link to each DVD in our online catalog allows you to conveniently place a hold on any DVD. Check-out a DVD today and pass the popcorn!

Pay your fines and fees online using E-Pay.

E-Pay is an easy, secure, and convenient method to pay your library fines and fees online by MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Please note that before fines can be paid, all overdue items must be returned! The fee for using this service is not charged or collected by the Library.
 

Check-out our Event Calendar!

Visit our event calendar to see our latest programs for Adults, Children, and Teens! Our updated calendar will make it easier for you to discover and learn about the exciting programs we offer at the library. E-mail reminders, monthly, weekly, and yearly calendar views, and the ability to search and sort the events in a variety of ways are just a few features you can explore.

View and Subscribe to Our Newsletters!

We have a wide variety of Newsletters that you may subscribe to and
view online that will help keep you informed of Library District Events, Programs for Children, and our Recommendations for Great Books. You may also receive Library District news by Signing-up for our E-mail List.
 

What is the library worth to you?

How much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services?

Check out our Local History Room

We have recently reorganized our Local History Room. If you are interested in Lockport's history, be sure to drop by and see the treasures from the city's past.

Join our Friends Group

We are the FRIENDS of the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District, a non-profit coalition of citizens dedicated to promoting, improving and assisting the library in expanding its services to our communities. We are always looking for new members. Would you like to join us?
 

We Now Offer More Computer Classes

We are now offering two classes a month at each of our branches!
In June we are hosting a Computer Basics class and an Internet Basics class.

Try our New Online Databases!

We subscribe to numerous Online Databases and Resources to assist you in your research.

View Our Quarterly Newsletter (Spring 2008)

See the latest Library District newsletter. We also archive our past newsletters.

Join our Book Discussion Groups

Des Plaines Valley Public Library District offers book discussions at various times at both of our branches. Join us and discuss great books with other readers.

 

This page was Last Updated on: 07/03/2008