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Need a good book?

Book recommendations sent right to your email!Look no further than the Tolono Public Library's BookLetters service. Customize your own set of newsletters to be conveniently delivered to your email (typically once a month). These e-newsletter offer our readers advisory service on books, authors and what's happening at the library. By clicking on the Newsletter Sign up link above, you can choose to receive a variety of e-mail newsletters. Preview some of the newsletters by clicking on the book cover images on the left of this page. All of these features are linked to the library catalog, so reserving the book is a snap.

Renewals/Requests

Many materials may be renewed over the phone,

as long as there is no waiting list for that particular item. To renew materials, call the library at 485-5558 or go to Online Catalog. The library offers a diverse collection, including reference material, fiction, non-fiction, periodicals, videos, CDs, and audio books. Patrons may view their library record as well as place requests on-line. Go to our Online Catalog to get started!  For requests outside the Illinois Heartland Library System catalog, (WorldCat) please contact Helen Neal hneal@tolonolibrary.org.

Computers

The Library offers six computers for internet/e-mail use to the patrons in fifteen minute increments for up to 2 hours of use per day.  Patrons may print black and white copies for $0.15 or color copies for $0.50.   Free WIFI is also available, just ask for the password at the front desk.  Additional computers are available for games, patron's search and word processing applications. 

Technology Assistance

Need some help with computers or looking for assistance in how to download media/e-books to your iPad or other device?  We are here to help.  Call 485-5558 or email Tricia Althaus, Library Technology Coordinator to schedule an appointment. Below are some helpful tutorials on how to "check out" book from My Media Mall (offers free e-books/audiobooks to our patrons). Click the link to the right of the appropriate device. 

 

iPad, iPhone and iTouch How to download eBooks to iPad, iPod, iPhone
Nook and Sony e-readers How to download eBooks to NOOK or Sony
Kindle and Kindle Fire How to download eBooks to Kindle
   

 

Meeting Room

As a service to the community, the Tolono Public Library District offers a meeting room. This room is available at no charge to groups wishing to present programs or to hold meetings which serve the community's needs for education, information, and cultural enrichment. Pick up an application at the library or click here to view meeting room policies or to download an online application for use of the room.  Please call 485-5558 with any questions.

   
Tolono library meeting room
  Picture of Meeting Room in use
     

Outreach to our Communities

As an extended service to some of our senior patrons residing at the Windsor of Savoy, Park View and Carle Arbours, we make visits on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.  This allows patrons the opportunity to request, return and check out books at the comfort of their residence. If you would like more information about this service please contact Melinda at mwilcox@tolonolibrary.org.

New Baby "Welcome" Package
The Tolono Library knows the importance of reading to your children, including babies. We have put together a"Welcome" package for your newest addition. The specially wrapped gift for your little bundle includes the following:

  • A new board book for baby
  • A bib
  • A list of suggested reads available at the Tolono Library
  • Information on the importance of reading to babies
  • Information about applying for a library card

Inquire at the front desk to receive your complimentary gift pack today.

Go Green @ Your Library!GO GREEN @ THE TOLONO LIBRARY!

To get your e-mail address added to your library account, or those of your children, please contact the library either in person or by calling 485-5558.

 

 

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INVENTORY FOR TPL

BOOKS

AUDIO BOOKS

PLAYAWAYS

Loan Period:
Three (3) weeks
Overdue fine:
5 cents per day
 
MOVIES

DVDs &

BLU-RAY DVDs

Loan Period:
One (1) week
Overdue fine:
$1.00 per day
 
MAGAZINES
MAGAZINE
TITLES
Loan Period:
One (1) week
Overdue fine:
5 cents per day
 
MUSIC
CDs
Loan Period:
Three (3)weeks
Overdue fine:
5 cents per day
 

Video Games

Loan Period:
One (1) week/No Renewal
Overdue fine:
$1.00 per day

 

Avoid overdues with email alerts
Check multiple library cards
Track books, DVDs, CDs, videos, etc.
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Click on the "elf" link above to find out more information or to sign up your whole family to one easy and convenient account.

 

 

Free coffee and tea at the library!

Free Coffee and Hot Tea available at the library.  Come in and relax while enjoying a good book or taking advantage of our free WIFI service.

 

Notary Public

The service of Notary Public is available Monday thru Friday for library patrons, please call 485-5558 for an appointment.

Copies & Fax

A copy machine is available for public use. Copying costs are
$0.15 for black and white or $0.50 for color. A fax machine is available for you to send and receive faxes. Fax charges are
$1.00 per page to send and $0.50 per page to receive. The library staff will be happy to assist you.

 

 
 
 
 
  Tolono Public Library Building

Illinois Heartland Library System

   
111 E. Main
P.O. Box 759
Tolono, IL 61880
 

(217) 485-5558

Fax (217) 485-3088

Tolono Public Library Building