To access the catalog online, click on the icon below:

If you are a Northbrook resident, you can get information on your account and place holds by logging in using your library card barcode number and your password. Unless you have changed your password, the default is patron.

Note: If the item you want shows as ON SHELF, call the library at 847-272-6224 and ask that it be held for you. If you place a hold online on an item that is on the shelf, the hold will not be processed until the next weekday morning.

If an item you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it online. On the right side of the screen showing the item there is a box with a picture of a hand that says hold. Click on the hand and then fill out your barcode and password in the next screen. You will be notified when the item becomes available.

If you wish this notice to be sent by email, then from the iBistro opening screen click on "My Account", then click on "Update My Email Address". You will be asked for your barcode and password (as above.) Fill in your email address (twice, for verification) then click on the "Submit" button.

The catalog is unavailable Saturday nights from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. because of database maintenance. At times when the catalog is unavailable, you can try searching the Statewide Illinois Library Catalog, but this will not show recently purchased items, nor show if the item is available.

If you have further questions, you can call the library (847) 272-6224, or fill out the online form at the bottom of our contact page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

For a list of other databases available online, click here.