The library will be closed on Sunday, March 31, in observance of Easter Sunday.

Teacher Services

Teacher Library Cards

 

Teachers from schools located within the St. Charles Library District boundaries are eligible for teacher accounts with permission from the school’s principal. The principal of the school must complete a borrowing agreement with both the teacher’s and principal’s signatures before materials may be checked out for classroom use. Contact the Circulation Department at 630-584-0076 ext. 0 for additional information.

 

Teacher Loans

 

Do you need books to go along with the themes your class will be working on this month? The Youth Services staff is happy to assist you in selecting materials for your classroom. Simply contact us with the topics of your choice at least three business days and no more than seven business days before you would like to pick up your loan*. We will select materials, check them out, and place them in a convenient bag to be picked up by you. Items are available for up to a three-week loan. Please use our form.

 

*Any request submitted after 8 p.m. on weekdays or after 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday may not be seen until the following weekday.

 

For more information, please email [email protected].

 

 

Youth Department Tours

 

Discover the library and plan a trip to Youth Services. Schools, scout groups, after-school programs and other organizations serving children are invited to contact the Library for group visits, programs, workshops or tours. Visits are scheduled in advance.

  • In-person Library tour
  • Stories
  • Book talks
  • Tips for using the online catalog
  • An introduction to online research resources
  • An introduction to homework and tutoring resources
  • Information about Library services and reading programs

 

Please complete the online form. If you have questions, please email the Youth Services Department at [email protected] or call 630-584-9390.

 

Library staff is also available also for presentations at staff or PTO meetings, and to display information and answer questions at book fairs and open houses. Please complete the class visit form (form here)

 

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