Where is the Palatine Library?

The address is 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067, 847/358-5881, FAX 847/358-7192.
 

Palatine Public Library has two branch locations.

The address of the Freeman Road Branch is 1262 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, 847/934-0220, FAX 847/934-8624.
 

The Rand Road Branch is located in the Palatine Opportunity Center, 1585 Rand Road, Palatine, Illinois, 847/202-1194.
 

Floor plan of the Main Library.
 

 


 

What are the library's hours?

The Main Library hours are:

 

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. through 9 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. through 6 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. through 5 p.m.

 

The Freeman Road Branch hours are:

 

Monday - Thursday 12 p.m. through 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.

 

The Rand Road Branch hours are:

 

Monday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

 

What is the library's Mission Statement?
Adopted December 11, 1996
Readopted
October 24, 2000
October 30, 2004
October 24, 2007

The mission of the Palatine Public Library District is to encourage lifelong learning and enrichment through the exploration of books and other media and to provide services and materials which will promote a well-informed and literate community.

To accomplish this mission the Library emphasizes its primary roles as:

• An information service providing access to timely, accurate, and useful information to people of all ages in their pursuit of educational, job-related, and personal interests;
   

• A popular materials service providing access to current and popular materials for people of all ages; and

• A lifelong learning resource providing access to materials relevant to the interests of independent learners of all ages.

The Library District will strive to accomplish its mission by providing the best possible collections, facilities, technology, and human resources within the limits of fiscal responsibility.

How can I obtain a library card?

A Palatine Public Library District  library card shall be issued without charge to an individual who (1) provides proof of his or her current residency within the District boundaries and (2) agrees to abide by all District policies and procedures, as amended from time to time. Residents must provide at least two forms of identification.  Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult when applying for a card.

What are the item loan periods?

Books, non-fiction videocassettes, CDs, CD-ROMS, books-on-tape, books-on-CD, book/cassette sets, pamphlets, instructional DVDs and Playaways --21 days

Popular Picks, Magazines, new CDs, DVDs (4 disks or more sets) --7 days

Entertainment videos, DVDs, Pop Flicks and Popular Pick Magazines--3 days

How can I renew an item?

All books (except Popular Picks) may be renewed twice if they have not been requested by another patron. All audio/visual materials (except entertainment DVDs, videos and CD-ROMs) may be renewed once.
For patron convenience materials may be renewed in person at the Library, by phone (847-358-5881, ext.125), automated phone (847-358-6076) or online at www.palatinelibrary.org and click on the words "My Library Account" or "Renew Online".

 

Can I reserve an item?
Palatine Public Library cardholders may reserve all items except magazines, entertainment DVDs & videos, and popular picks.

 

What are overdue fines?

• Books, magazines, CD-ROMs, books-on-tape, book/cassette sets, pamphlets, audiocassettes, compact discs--20 cents per day, to a maximum of $5.00.

• Videocassettes, DVDs, Popular picks--$1.00 per day, to a maximum of $10.00.

Who are the Friends of the Library?

The Friends of the Palatine Public Library District is a group which actively supports the central informational and cultural resource in our community--The Library.

 

Can I use my library card at other libraries?

You can use your library card at other public libraries in Illinois as part of the reciprocal borrowing program. Cards from people who reside outside the library district can be used at this library.

Can I reserve a meeting room?

Public meeting rooms can be reserved. Room reservation forms are available at the Information Desk on the first floor.
 

What kind of employment opportunities are available at the library?

Job openings are posted on the bulletin board in the library.
 

Where are your fiction books?
Fiction for children as well as adults is located in the Popular Materials Department on the first floor.

Do you have books in other languages?
We have books, videos, and cassettes in foreign languages available in the Popular Materials Department. Our collection includes materials for children and adults in more that 15 languages.

Do you have textbooks?
District 15 and some area private schools provide us with textbooks for most grades and subjects. These books may only be used in the library.

Does the library have any special collections?
Palatine Public Library has several special collections located on the second floor.

• The Career Center has information on writing resumes, applying for jobs, preparing for standardized tests, and selecting colleges.
• The Health Center contains books and videos concerning health issues.
• The Travel Center has guidebooks, informational videos, pamphlets and magazines useful for planning trips.
   

Do you have any services for people with disabilities?
Visually impaired patrons may use materials from the large print collections for children and adults. There is also a Color Video Magnification System available that enlarges the print page image to a 20" monitor. Hearing impaired patrons can communicate with library staff through the TDD. The TDD number is 358-9106. The Amigo Motorized Scooter is available at the Information Desk.

What is the Information Services Department?
The Information Services Department or ISD is the reference and nonfiction part of the Palatine Public Library. ISD is located on the second floor and includes nonfiction books and materials for children as well as adults. Magazines and newspapers are also part of the ISD collection.

Do you offer any outreach services?
Free home delivery of library materials is available to homebound District residents. Call the Community Outreach Coordinator at 358-5881, ext. 112.
 

Does the Palatine Library have a bookmobile?
The Palatine Public Library District offers bookmobile service. You may get a library card, check out materials, and participate in reading clubs for children and adults.

 

What are overdue fines?

The Palatine Public Library District has contracted with a collection agency to assist in recovering non-returned library materials and unpaid fines. 

 

All unresolved accounts over $25 will be submitted to Unique Management Services.  A service fee of $10 will be added to the account balance.

 

Please help us to serve all library patrons by returning overdue materials today.
 

This page was last updated on Wednesday, February 06, 2008.