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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 login to the site so that you can 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 user name you choose should be something that you can easily remember:

a nickname
SoxFan, Cubbie, TheBear
your first initial and last name
your first name and last initial

Username restrictions:

Your username must be unique - if it's already take try adding a number before or after the username
The system will let you know if a username is already taken - a red box will appear around the user name field and an error message appears on the screen.
Some punctuation restrictions
Spaces are allowed; 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 system will tell you whether your password security level is considered to be high, medium or low. These messages are informational only.

The most secure password

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

The system will accept a password that has a "low" strength.

You are asked to type your password again in the confirm field, 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 simple questions to be asked if you should ever forget your password.
Provide the answer to your chosen question in the Answer field.

If, in the future, you ever forget your password, you simply click the Forget Your Password? link at the top of any screen on the website and you will be prompted to supply the answer to this question.

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

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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...

Preschool and Daycare Facilities
We will visit and provide storytimes. You may also request a bookmobile visit.
Kindergarten Classes
We will provide books, music and activity programs for your Kindergarten class. Choose from several curriculum-related presentations.
Elementary School Classes Grades 1 - 5
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Come Visit Us...

Book a tour of Kids' World for Pre-K
Visit us at the library. Your class will enjoy a guided tour of Kids' World followed by storytime.
Book a tour of Kids' Word for your grade or middle school class
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.

Request a resource bag now.

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