On March 8, HPL will reopen with limited in-person visits. More details will be released in the coming week with information on computer use and browsing.
LIBRARY TRUSTEE OPENING
There will be one seat available in May, 2021 for a Homewood Public Library Trustee. Interested parties should forward a letter of interest and a resume, by Tuesday, March 16th, to Homewood Public Library District, Trustee 2021, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL 60452 or email trustees@homewoodlibrary.org.
LIBRARY SERVICES
The Homewood Public Library building will be closed to the public until further notice, but DRIVE-THRU PICK UP IS OPEN ALL REGULAR HOURS. If you registered for a craft kit, pick it up through the Drive-Thru. All items will be picked up through the Drive-Thru as well.
In addition to our drive-thru services, please use our virtual resources available on our website, and check out our virtual programs. If you need assistance or have questions, contact us at hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org or CLICK HERE to submit an Ask a Librarian request.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Monday - Thursday, 10am - 5pm, the Friends of the Library book cart will be in the front of the library, weather permitting. If you need a new book, drop by!
PRINT PICK UP
Need to print something but don't have a printer? Check out our new Print Pick Up service! CLICK HERE to learn more.
KEEP CONNECTED
Haven't signed up for the HPL eNewsletter? CLICK HERE
HPL has a new digital platform called Beanstack! You can use Beanstack on your phone (both android & iOS), mobile device, or computer. Through Beanstack you can log your reading and join HPL's Reading Challenges--allowing you a chance to win prizes! There are challenges available for ALL AGES, going into 2021 and beyond. If you made an account for 2020 Summer Reading you are already set to regsiter for future Beanstack Reading Challenges.
Interested? Register for a Beanstack account by clicking HERE.
The Homewood Public Library building will be closed to the public until further notice, but DRIVE-THRU PICK UP IS OPEN ALL REGULAR HOURS. If you registered for a craft kit, pick it up through the Drive-Thru. All items will be picked up through the Drive-Thru as well.
Monday - Thursday @ 9am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday @ 9am - 5pm
Sunday @ 1pm - 5pm
BOOK RETURNS
Open 24/7
DRIVE THRU PICK-UP
Drive Thru Pick-Up is available all the hours the library is open and is open to both Homewood and Non-Homewood Residents. You do not need an appointment to use Drive Thru Pick-Up. If you registered for a craft kit or have an item to pick up, pick it up through the Drive-Thru.
Need to place a hold? CLICK HERE to sign into your library account.
HOW DO I PLACE A HOLD?
Browse through our online catalog and find the item you want to put a hold on
Click onto the Place Hold button next to the item you want to place a hold on
A window will pop up asking you to log into your Library Account
Enter the barcode on the back of your library card (that is your library card number) and enter your PIN
Your default PIN is the last four digits of your primary phone number on your library account.
A window will appear for you to specify the library where you want to pick-up your item when ready. Once you have selected the pick-up library, click Place Hold. The system will tell you if the hold was successfully placed or not.
Once you have placed a hold on an item, you will be able to see it when you are logged into your library account. It will show under the Holds tab.
If you have multiple holds and don't want to receive them all at once for pick-up, you can manage your holds in your library account by clicking on the ones you want to suspend until you are ready to pick them up.
Drive Thru Pick-Up is be available all the hours the library is open and is open to both Homewood and Non-Homewood Residents.
You do not need an appointment to use Drive Thru Pick-Up. If you registered for a craft kit or have an item to pick up, pick it up through the Drive-Thru.
HOW DOES DRIVE THRU PICK-UP WORK?
Place a hold in our online catalog. If you need assistance, call the library at 708-798-0121 x. 216 or email us at hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org.
Come to the library and go to the Drive-Thru to receive your holds.
