The Cary
Area Public Library District serves the residents of Cary, Oakwood Hills, Trout Valley,
unincorporated Cary, parts of unincorporated Crystal Lake, and Prairie Grove.
Residents of the Library District may get a Library card by bringing two forms of identification with a current address to the Circulation Desk, where they will be asked to fill out an application. (One photo ID preferred.) Children ages 0-18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them to sign the application in the presence of a staff member.
Patrons may use their valid Cary Area Library cards at most other Illinois public libraries. As a member of the Rails Library System, the Library is able to interlibrary loan materials for patrons from over 250 multi-type libraries in the north suburban area.
The Cary Area Public Library District has a collection that includes over
100,000 books, 5,000 DVDs, 2,500 CDs, 2,000 audiobooks (CD and downloadable),
1,000 LARGE TYPE books, 100 children's circulating software titles, over 100
video games (DS, Wii, PS2, PS3) and over 200 periodical titles. 19 Personal
Computers and 3 Children's Early Leaning computers (no internet access, games
only) are available for use by Library patrons. PCs have Windows 7, and all
have Office 2007 installed as well as internet access and reference links.
All of our computers are filtered for safe internet surfing. Black & White
and ColorLaser printers are available for printing.
Talking books, magazines, and machines available through Voices of Vision,
Talking Book Corner,
Dupage Library System,
127 S. 1st St. P.O. Box 238
Geneva, IL 60134
1-800-227-0624
* Fine schedule is in effect daily, including Sundays and Holidays.
Item Type
Borrowing Limits
Loan Period
Fine
Books
None
3 weeks
$.10
New Fiction/Hot Picks
None
2 weeks
$.10
Audiobooks/Plawaways
None
3 weeks
$.10
Playaway Views
2
1 week
$1.00
Ereaders
1
3 weeks
$1.00
Adult Audio CDs
10 per card
3 weeks
$.10
Juvenile CDs
None
3 weeks
$.10
Juvenile Computer Games
None
3 weeks
$.10
DVDs
5 per card*
1 week
$1.00
* Adult Non-Fiction DVDs are a 3-week loan.
Puzzles
None
3 weeks
$.10
Magazines
None
3 weeks
$.10
Theme Kits
2 per family
3 weeks
$1.00
LeapPad Backpack
1 per family
3 weeks
$1.00
LeapPad Book Kit
2 per card
3 weeks
$.10
Videogames:PS2, PS3, DS, Wii
2 per card
1 week
$1.00
damaged or lost items
Patrons will be charged replacement cost for damaged or lost materials and are unable to check out any new materials until the replacement cost is paid.
The Cary Library does not accept materials in lieu of payment.
A library card must be presented to check out all Library materials.
Every patron must use his/her own library card and is responsible for all items checked out on his/her card, and for all fines incurred.
If a library card is lost, notify the Cary Area Library immediately. There is a charge of $3.00 to replace a lost card. No items will be loaned until this amount is paid.
Please advise the Library of any change in address or telephone number.
When dropping your books off in the Library's outside book drop, please keep your library card. Fines on late items will be recorded and may be paid at a later date.
Books with a reserve list may not be renewed. There is also no renewal on overdue materials, after a patron has been sent a notice.