Step One: Place an order

OnlineClick the "place hold" button next to an item in the library catalog (see how) or the Vernon Library app (see how).

​By PhoneCall 847-634-3650

Step Two: Wait for a notification

• You will receive an email or phone call when your items are ready.
• It may take up to 4 days for your order to be ready but the usual turnaround is much shorter.
• Items may appear as "checked out" in your account before your order is fully processed. Please do not come to the library until you receive an email or phone call that your order is ready. 

Step Three: Pick up your items

• Pickup hours: Monday–Thursday 9 AM–7 PM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, and Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
• ​You have 6 days to pick up your order.
• Note: Curbside pickup is not available during severe weather.

Write your last name, first initial, and phone number on a piece of paper and place it in your passenger-side front window.Your items are already checked out. You do not need your library card to pick them up.     ​

Follow the signs to the pickup location at the front doors.Stay in your car. The library worker will get your items and place them in the back seat or trunk of your car.​

Step Four: Return your items

• Return books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and other standard materials using the drive-up bins in front of the library only. The building and remote book drops remain closed.
• Return large or breakable items such as STEM Kits, Caregiver Kits, e-readers, and cameras to the open-air bin located next to the drive-up bin. The open-air bin will be available only when weather allows; if in doubt, please call ahead to confirm availability: 847-634-3650.
• All returned materials will be quarantined for 7 days before staff check them in. Please allow up to 10 days for your account to be updated.
• Remember: this library does not charge overdue fines!

Loan Rules