Library Services & Policies

How to Get a Library Card

Adults (18 years and older) must provide a photo ID and proof of current address within the library district in order to obtain a card (see policy for details). An Algonquin/LITH mailing address may not guarantee district residence; phone the Circulation Dept. (458-6060 x140) to verify. Young people aged 5-17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application in the presence of a staff member. Click here to apply for a card online.

Library Mission Statement

The Algonquin Area Public Library District exists to serve the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of its residents.

Library Policies

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• Circulation Periods for Library Materials
• Code of Conduct
• Collection Development Policy
• Community Information Display
• Display Cases
• Extended Loans Policy
• Identity Protection Policy
• Interlibrary Loan
• Internet Use Policy
• Library Cards and Records Access
• Library Programs
• Lost and Damaged Materials
• Lost Card Policy
• Meeting Rooms Policy
• Non-Resident Children's Programs Fee
• Reciprocal Borrowing of Library Materials
• Reconsideration of Library Materials
• Reference Service Policy
• School Cards Policy
• Study Room Policy
• Suspension of Library Privileges
• Unattended Children Policy
• Vacation Loans Policy