cary area public library district
1606 three oaks road...cary, illinois...60013...847-639-4210

circulation

The Cary Area Public Library District serves the residents of Cary, Oakwood Hills, Trout Valley, unincorporated Cary, parts of unincorporated Crystal Lake, and Prarie Grove.

NEWS:

New hold notification system is now in place. Patrons will now receive automated phone calls to notify them of their current holds to be picked up. This line is also available for patrons to call and check on account, including holds, checkouts, or to renew your items by phone.

To check on your account, you can call 847-590-8706

You may still sign up for email notification. Click to Sign up here. If you sign up for email notification, you will not receive an automated call.

map to the library

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did you know?

You can help us keep our records up to date by keeping us informed.
Do you have a change of address?
Do you have a new phone number?
Do you have grown children who no longer live with you?
Are you moving from Cary?
Inform a staff member at the Circulation Desk of any changes or email us

library hours

Monday - Thursday	9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed Sundays in June, July & August

library closings and late openings

News Years Eve/New Years Day	Closed
Easter Sunday	Closed
Memorial Day	Closed
4th of July	Closed
Labor Day	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	Closed
Christmas Eve /Christmas Day	Closed

general information

library cards	map to the library
collection & services	library layout
limits, loan periods & fines	damaged or lost items
general rules

library cards

Residents of the Library District may get a Library card by bringing two forms of identification with a current address to the Circulation Desk, where they will be asked to fill out an application. (One photo ID preferred.) Children ages 5-15 must have a parent or legal guardian with them to sign the application in the presence of a staff member. Patrons may use their valid Cary Area Library cards at most other Illinois public libraries. As a member of the North Suburban Library System, the Library is able to interlibrary loan materials for patrons from over 250 multi-type libraries in the north suburban area.

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library collection and services

The Cary Area Public Library District has a collection that includes approximately 97,000 books, 4,000 DVDs, 2,500 CDs/Cassettes, 2,000 audiobooks (CD and cassette), 1,000 LARGE TYPE books, 300 circulating software titles, and over 200 periodical titles. 19 Personal Computers are available for use by Library patrons. All PCs have Windows XP, and all have Office 2000 installed as well as internet access and reference links. All of our computers are filtered for safe internet surfing. Black & White& ColorLaser printers are available for printing in Adult and Youth Services, pages are $.10 each.

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more library services

• Library materials may be renewed over the phone or through our website through our on-line catalog IBistro. Click "My Account" where you are asked to review your account, renew materials, or change your password.  You will then be asked to enter your library card barcode and password. 
  (Password is "PATRON" if you are a first-time user or have never changed it.)
• B&W copy machine ($.10/copy)
• Fax Service available at the Reference Desk.
• MCC telecourses available for in-library use.
• Strollers available for in-library use.
• NSLS interlibrary loan is available through the Reference Desk if you're looking for an item we don't own.
• Reciprocal borrowing: The Cary Library card is honored by the libraries in the North Suburban Library System and other libraries in the state of Illinois.
• Reference service is available during library hours.
• Summer/Winter reading programs.
• Various children's programming is scheduled throughout the year.
• Youth Services offers storytime sessions for toddlers, preschoolers, and families.
• Adult book discussion groups.
• After hours outside book drop.
• Blind and physically handicapped:
• Braille collection available in Youth Services
• Talking books, magazines, and machines available through
  Voices of Vision,
  Talking Book Corner,
  Dupage Library System,
  127 S. 1st St. P.O. Box 238
  Geneva, IL 60134
  1-800-227-0624

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limits, loan periods, & Fines

* Fine schedule is in effect daily, including Sundays and Holidays.

damaged or lost items

Patrons will be charged replacement cost for damaged or lost materials and are unable to check out any new materials until the replacement cost is paid. 
The Cary Library does not accept materials in lieu of payment. 

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general rules

• A library card must be presented to check out all Library materials.
• Every patron must use his/her own library card and is responsible for all items checked out on his/her card, and for all fines incurred.
• If a library card is lost, notify the Cary Area Library immediately.  There is a charge of $3.00 to replace a lost card.  No items will be loaned until this amount is paid. 
• Please advise the Library of any change in address or telephone number.
• When dropping your books off in the Library's outside book drop, please keep your library card.  Fines on late items will be recorded and may be paid at a later date.
• Books with a reserve list may not be renewed.  There is also no renewal on overdue materials, after a patron has been sent a notice.
• Food, drinks, and cell phones are not allowed in the Library.

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