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Seniors are more than welcome at the Library - in fact, we've got special services, programs and resources exclusively for seniors. Use this as your starting place for:
- Up-to-date, reliable medical information;
- Information on your government benefits, including Medicare and Social Security;
- Activities and travel for seniors;
- The latest, great books, movies and music available right here at the Library;
- Library events and programs you won't want to miss;
- Reference services, for in-depth research on any topic, including investments, travel, lifelong learning, genealogy and much
more;
- Special services, like our homebound delivery service, assistive technology and Mobile Library.
Library Catalog - look up books and other items in our library.
My Account
See what you have checked out and on hold, keep track of overdue items, renew items.
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Library Services
Read, Watch and Listen
Use this resource to find the books, DVDs and CDs for your entertainment and enrichment.
Reference Services
When you need in-depth, trustworthy research and information, count on the professionals on our Reference staff.
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Medical Information
Administration on Aging
Eldercare Locator
Links seniors and their caregivers with state and local agencies that serve them.
Medicare
The official U.S. government Medicare site.
Medicare Nursing Home Compare
Information on nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified.
Medline
Coverage of all areas of medicine. Produced by the National Library of Medicine. | You can use it from home, too!
Medline Plus
Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
NIH Senior Health
Aging-related information from the National Institutes of Health
Health and Aging Reference Collection
Part of Virtual Reference Library, a collection of over 300 specialized, online reference books, including works on health and aging. | You can use it from home, too!
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Special Services
Homebound delivery
Homebound delivery is available to residents of incorporated Des Plaines who are permanently or temporarily disabled. A library staff member selects materials for each patron, based on his or her needs and interests. Volunteers deliver materials on a biweekly or monthly basis. If you qualify for this service, fill out the application. A staff member will call you to work out the details.
Large Type Books and Audiobooks
The library offers a wide variety of large type books and audiobooks. Large type books have bigger print that makes reading easier for some individuals. Audiobooks, both on cassette and compact disc, are either abridged (a shortened version) or unabridged (the entire book). These materials are on the third floor. For assistance, call the Readers' Services Desk at 847-376-2840.
Mobile Library
visit the library that comes right to your neighborhood. The Mobile Library link will take you to a complete schedule for the Mobile Library, also known as a Bookmobile.
See a complete list of our SPECIAL SERVICES.
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