Library Services

Service Type

Book a Librarian

Looking For one-on-one help with internet navigation, library databases, setting up an email address, or word processing? Schedule an appointment with a library staff member. Scheduling is available as staffing permits. Contact the library at 847-587-0198 for more information.

Book a Librarian

Copying

The library has two copy machines, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. Copies are 10¢ per page for black and white, 50¢ per page for color. Library pay towers can only accept cash.

Copy Machine Policy

Curbside Pickup

Curbside Pickup is available during the Library's regular hours of operation and ends one (1) hour before the library closes.

Curbside Pickup

Faxing

The self-service faxing kiosk is located on the second floor. Fax services are available for $1.00 per page. Library pay towers can only accept cash.

Faxing Policy

Home Delivery

Interested in home delivery? Fill out a brief form or contact Outreach Services at 847-587-0198.

Home Delivery

Internet Cafe

The internet cafe is located on the first floor and is available for patrons to take phone calls or enjoy food. No reservation required. Cafe closes thirty (30) minutes prior to library closing.

Food and Drink Policy

Meeting Room

Public use of the meeting room is permited. However, a reservation must be made. To reserve a public meeting room, patrons must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a valid Fox Lake District Library card in good standing.

Meeting Room

Mobile Printing

Print directly from your home computer or tablet by using the ePRINTit portal. Print directly from your smartphone by using the Apple app or Android app. Please note: all computers and printers shut down fifteen (15) minutes before the library closes each day. 

Prints are 10¢ per page for black and white, 50¢ per page for color. Library pay towers can only accept cash.

Mobile Printing

Periodical Room

The periodical room is locted on the first floor and is open to patrons until thirty (30) minutes prior to library closing.

Printing

Each library computer connects to the printers through print release stations. You can retrieve your prints jobs up to 24 hours after sending. Please note: all computers and printers shut down fifteen (15) minutes before the library closes each day. Prints are 10¢ per page for black and white, 50¢ per page for color. Library pay towers can only accept cash.

Public Computers

The library has offers public Windows computers available throughout the building. Computers provide internet access, Microsoft Office, and several other applications.

Public Computers

Quiet Reading Room

The quiet reading room is located on the second floor and is open to patrons until thirty (30) minutes prior to library closing.

Recommended Reads

Check out our Recommended Reads Book River! If you're looking for a book that doesn't quite fit, try out Novelist Plus database. 

Novelist Plus features a huge range of reading lists, or enter a book you like and get a list of similar titles. All you need is a Fox Lake District Library card.

Recommended Reads

Scanning

The self-service scanning kiosk is located on the second floor. You can scan your documents and photos to an email or flash drive free of charge.

Equipment and Data Policy

Study Rooms

Study rooms are located on the second floor and are first-come, first-served. Sessions are ninety (90) minutes with thirty (30) minute extensions if no other patron is waiting for a study room. Study Rooms close thirty (30) minutes prior to library closing.

WiFi

The library offers free wireless internet access to all library users. Select “Fox Lake Library” to connect. No password is required.

Equipment and Data Policy