Patron services

Library cards

We want your library card to be the most valuable card in your wallet. With a library card, you can reserve study rooms ahead of time, use our online resources from home, and more. Don't have a library card? Click here to get started.

Loans and Holds

Here is the basic information about what you can borrow from the library, how long you can keep things, and more.

Programs

Every day something new is going on here at the Library: book discussions, storytimes, computer classes and much, much more! See our current calendar here.

Meeting Rooms

Des Plaines Public Library cardholders can reserve meeting rooms. Check out details here.

Study Rooms

We have study rooms on the third and fourth floor. They're perfect for individuals, study groups, or small meetings. 

Free and Discounted Passes

The Museum Pass Program allows Des Plaines Public Library cardholders to check out one pass per family for 7 days. Stop by the 1st floor desk to check out a pass or request a pass online.

Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that grants instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.  

Individualized Services

Click here to learn about test proctoring, outreach delivery, Tech One-on-One, Book a Teen Librarian, and Automatically Yours.

Recommendations

We’d love to help you find your next great read, watch, or listen! Click here to request personal recommendations.