We’re welcoming Mount Prospect and Waukegan Public Libraries to our library consortium (CCS), a network that shares materials that will now grow to 31 libraries. This means more books, movies, and music will be available.
Over 550,000 items will be added to the catalog, increasing the collection you can access with your Evanston Public Library card! Also, your EPL card will automatically be registered at these libraries after October 1.
Adding these libraries will limit some services from Saturday, September 28 – Monday, September 30.
Here’s what to expect:
- Checkouts: You can check out items, but we will need your library card. Don’t forget it at home!
- Holds: Place your holds before September 28. Let us know if you need help while the system is down, and we will assist you!
- Extended Due Dates: Keep your items a little bit longer! We will automatically extend your due dates so that nothing is due during this period. Plus, we are a fine-free library!
- Returns: Items you return from September 28 – 30 will not be checked in until after October 1.
- Account Access: Your account will be accessible; however, the information you see will be outdated, and no modifications can be made until after October 1.
- Searching the Catalog: Online results will be accessible, but they will not be current. If you are looking for an item, call us to check its availability.
We apologize for any inconvenience these temporary service disruptions may cause, and we appreciate your patience.
