The Northbrook Public Library believes that access to information is essential to a free, creative and democratic society. Therefore, the Library strives to provide the community with an accommodating environment for the dissemination, exchange, and evaluation of ideas and information. This mission is enabled by providing a wide variety of materials and resources, services, modern facilities and a professional staff.

Maps and Directions to the Library
Interior Maps of the Library(PDF file)

Library Board
Board Schedule
This Month's Meeting Schedule(PDF)

Minutes from Recent Board Meetings

Cards
Loan Periods
Multimedia Loans

Meeting and Study Rooms
Room Photos and Descriptions

Northbrook Public Library History By Doug Downey

Policy Manual (PDF)
Internet Policy
Collection Development Policy (PDF)

Welcome Brochure (PDF)

Special services for our patrons
Services for Teachers
English as a Second Language and Literacy
Access 24/7 - Books and some other materials may be checked out by phone and then picked up after hours from our Access 24/7 lockers.
Wireless Internet Access - Wireless access is provided to patrons who bring in their own laptop computers. Wireless recievers may be checked out from our Periodicals area. Contact the Reference Department for more details.

Postings for Northbrook Public Library positions, as well as other local library positions can be found at http://www.nsls.info/classifieds/jobs.aspx.

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