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Submission Received - Thank You

Thank you for submitting your book review or story ending. We'll review your submission and post it as soon as possible.

Keep an eye on the Kids' Reviews page for book reviews written by kids.

Keep an eye on the Finish the Story page for story ending written by kids.

JLV 411

Are you a JLV (Junior Library Volunteer) this summer? Here's what you need to know!

What do I wear?

We ask that you wear the JLV t-shirt that you received at your orientation. Also, you must wear closed-toe shoes such as sneakers. Please, no sandals

What jobs are there besides the Reading Table?

You can send documents to print at the library's print stations (located in the public computer area) from your own computer or mobile device! Our standard printing charges of 5¢/black & white page and 50¢/color page apply. Print jobs are held in the queue for 4 hours before being deleted.

Create an Account

In January 2012 AHML will be switching to a new catalog. In order to take full advantage of the new catalog, you will need to create a new account and link it to your existing library account. Create a new account by filling out the form below.

Username *

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Your username is used to log in to the website and access your account information. It will also be displayed on the website if you write a review or make comments when you are logged in. The username you choose should be something that you can easily remember, such as one of the following:

a nickname
your first initial and last name
your first name and last initial

Username restrictions include:

Your username must be unique
Spaces are allowed but punctuation (except for periods, hyphens and underscores) is not allowed.

Password*

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When creating your password, use one that is easy for you to remember.

The most secure password

has more than 6 characters
contains both upper and lower case letters
contains numbers
contains punctuation

You are asked to type your password twice for validation. The system will not let you continue with account creation or modification if the passwords do not match.

Confirm Password*

Email Address

Library Card Number*

Default Pickup Location

Password Reset Question *

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Choose one of four questions to be asked if you should ever forget your password.
Provide the answer to your chosen question in the answer field.

If you ever forget your password, you click "Can't Log in?" at the top of the website and you will be prompted to supply the answer to this question.

When you answer the question successfully, you will be logged in and you may reset your password.

Answer: *

With your new account you can access your account information and much more:

Create your own username and password
Log in and stay logged in
Set your usual pickup location for holds
Create and save lists (wish lists)
Tagging, rating and reviewing is integrated in your account
Place holds more easily
Easier renewals and freezes
Save searches

And more features to come...

Access databases without logging in again
Sign-up/unsubscribe to newsletters

Go Green, Win Green Contest Details and Rules

Contest Details

The Go Green @ Your Illinois Library, an Illinois Library Association project, will be awarding cash this fall.

The Go Green, Win Green Contest will award four $1,000 cash prizes for each of these green ideas:

$1,000 for the most replicable green idea for business (chosen by drawing)
$1,000 for the most replicable green idea for residences (chosen by drawing)

Magazines

The Library subscribes to 990 different magazines, newspapers and newsletters. Browse the collection

Many current issues of magazines and newspapers are in the newsstand near the café on the first floor. Current issues of some technical and professional magazines and quarterlies can be found in the Shackley Room on the second floor.

We'll Visit You

Complete our online form and we will contact you to provide more information about our classroom visits.

Preschool and Daycare Facilities
We will visit you and provide storytimes. You may also request a bookmobile visit.
Kindergarten Classes
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Come Visit Us

Complete our online form and we will contact you to provide more information about library tours.

Pre-K students
Your class will enjoy a guided tour of Kids' World followed by storytime.
Elementary or middle school students
Introduce your class to the library. If you working on a special unit and would like the tour to include this emphasis, we'll be happy to do so.

One More Story

You can read along with these stories only at the library.

BookFlix

Read along with these stories anywhere! You'll need your library card.