GlencoeGuide_2019

Glencoe Public Library
21
320 Park Avenue
(847) 835-5056
www.glencoelibrary.org
Executive Director: Andrew Kim
akim@glencoelibrary.org
Building Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 9:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Access to the library’s digital collections,
reference databases, and more is always
available at www.glencoelibrary.org
Library Collections
• Great reading for everyone, including
multiple copies of bestsellers,
challenging nonfiction, children’s
books, the latest titles for teens, and a
large collection of digital books that
can be read or listened to across your
devices.
• Extensive collection of feature and
foreign films, classics, television series,
documentaries, instructional programs,
and performing arts on DVD, Blu-ray,
and streaming.
• Rokus, preloaded with newly released
feature films and access to streaming
channels such as Netflix and Amazon
Video.
• CD collection of popular music, movie
soundtracks, jazz and classical music.
• Large collection of magazines and
newspapers, including downloadable
magazines.
• Research tools and online learning for
all ages.
• Business and financial materials for
investors and business owners.
• Takiff Art Collection: a trove of over 800
books on art and art history.
• Technology equipment, including
projectors, laptops, and e-readers
available for checkout.
• 3D printing (free for Glencoe residents).
Service
• We are committed to friendly, personal
service.
• Personalized reading, listening, and
viewing recommendations.
• Reference assistance from library
professionals—in person or by phone,
email, or chat.
• 24-hour access to catalog (which
makes reserving materials easy), digital
resources, and full-text reference
databases through our website.
• Register at the Checkout Desk for
checkout reminders, overdue notices,
and alerts for the arrival of items placed
on hold.
• Hamil Conference Room for small group
meetings; equipped with projector,
screen, and white board.
• Hammond Room meeting space for
community groups.
• Book-a-Librarian: an hour of personal
reference assistance (by appointment).
• Device Advice: drop-in tech help
sessions offered twice monthly.
• Free Wi-Fi and remote printing
throughout the building.
• Exam proctoring for Glencoe residents.
Events and Classes
• Book and film discussions led by
professional facilitators and Library staff.
• Winter and summer reading clubs for all
ages–with prizes!
• Art, theater, music, literature, science
and technology programs for all ages.
• Monthly independent film series.
• Storytimes, sing-alongs, concerts, and
play for the youngest children.
• After-school and weekend classes for
school-aged kids.
Communication
• Excerpts, the Library quarterly newsletter
mailed to every home in Glencoe.
Copies are also available on the website
or in the library.
• Library e-newsletter, which sends weekly
programming and service news to your
inbox.
• Inside Glencoe, the village newsletter
published three times each year.
Register on the website or by texting
GLENCOEPL to 22828.
Friends of the Glencoe
Public Library
• Volunteer opportunities for library
advocates.
• Used book sales three times each year.
A selection of sale books is available on
the main floor year-round.
• Classical music concerts in the spring
and fall.
• Generous gifts supporting library
programs, materials, and services
that make this library an exceptional
resource for the community.
2019 Glencoe community guide