Updated Hours (Effective Feb 1)

Effective Monday, February 1, the Library will be open regular hours. Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. All Library COVID mitigation will continue to be followed. Study room use will be limited to 2 hoursComputer use will be limited to 30 minutesMasks are required at ALL TIMES, even in private study spaces

Treat Your Shelf Book Boxes

Not sure what to read next or looking for new authors? Simply fill out the form below or pick up a form in person at the Library and return it to a librarian. We will put together a personalized reading box just for you! Each box comes with four library books selected specially for you and fun treats for you to enjoy. Ask a librarian how to get started or visit https://lemontlibrary.org/bookbox/ and fill out a form online!

Winter Reading: Armchair Adventures

Travel the world without leaving your comfy chair. Read and complete activities for your chance to earn entries into our grand prize raffles. Earn a prize just for registering! Sign up and log through Beanstack: Reading Challenges and Personalized Recommendations, the Beanstack app, or by picking up your passport from any service desk. The Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 2 through February 28.  Instructions If you've participated in a past summer or winter reading challenge at the library, you already have a Beanstack account and can use the same login information.  For those who prefer to track on paper, we'll have passports (reading...

Updated Hours

Effective Monday, November 16, the Library will be open from 9-5 Monday through Saturday, and will be closed Sundays. In response to a spike in cases, and based on the advice of local and state health officials, the Library will be scaling back operating hours and imposing the following restrictions: Computer time will be limited to 30-minute sessions (extensions available as needed)All staff and patrons are required to wear masks at all times when in the Library (If you do not have a mask, the Library will provide you with a disposable one free of charge)All study rooms are limited...

Contact-free Pickup

Even though the Library is open for business, some of you may still want to distance yourselves. If you would like to take advantage of contactless pickup, you still can. Due to quarantine procedures, items may take longer to arrive from other Libraries Here's How it Works: Contact Us Either fill out the form below, call us at 630-257-6541 (after you call the phone number press 1) OR Place a hold through our catalog (Please be advised that this may take longer) Pick Up Your Items If you filled out a the form below, we will contact you with information on when you can pick...

Hoopla Digital

Introducing the Library's newest resource, Hoopla Digital. Hoopla is a one-stop location for ebooks, audiobooks, videos, graphic novels and more. Using your Lemont Library Card you can check out 8 titles per month. Hoopla works with smartphones, tablets, computers and smart tvs. Visit www.hoopladigital.com to sign up for an account with your library card and start using Hoopla today.

COVID-19 Resources

General Information The CDC's official Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage - This site is an all-in-one resource for everything Coronavirus. The site includes a description of symptoms, advice on what to do if you think you may have been exposed to the virus, information on how to slow the spread of the virus, to real time updates on the pandemic itself. Stanford University Medicine official Coronavirus webpage - This resource was put together by Stanford Medicine. It has educational videos, brochures, community resources and more. Mayo Clinic Informational Page on Coronavirus and the Coronavirus Supplement to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter - Authoritative...

Distancing Distractions!

Distancing Distractions The Library is the cornerstone of our community. It's the place we gather to learn, play games, distract ourselves, and seek inspiration. The Library is currently closed, but that doesn't mean we can't learn, play and interact with others in our community. Stay active with us virtually and continue your Library experience from the comfort of your home! Family Activities Social Distance Reading Club
Read and complete activities to earn entries into our digital raffles. Just visit the site or use your Beanstack app to signup the whole family. If you did our Summer or Winter Reading Program your information is...