Library Policies

Inspiring a lifetime of learning, personal growth, and community engagement.

Partnering with you to ensure a safe, clean, pleasant and productive environment.

We hold Library Board meetings in compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

Learn about Library policy on borrowing from our large collection of materials, including electronic and downloadable resources.

The Library's capital assets are a major investment by taxpayers. Read how they are accounted for and reported.

When needed, members of the Library Board may meet electronically, but always complying with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

The Library's policy on ethics, political activities and gifts.

Filming and photography are allowed at the Library, as long as it doesn't interfere with the operation, program, activities and mission of the Library.

Learn how to request records available through FOIA.

Learn more about the Library's benchmarks for funds and efforts toward operational stability.

Schaumburg Township District Library welcomes and encourages monetary gifts, gifts of property and planned giving that supports the Library mission, programs and services.

Patrons registered for Home Delivery service may request material by using the Library’s online catalog or by contacting the Outreach Services Department. There is no fee for Home Delivery service.

We provide free access to the Internet, where critical judgment of information is key.

Our investment goal is to provide the highest return to taxpayers with maximum security.

Want to reserve a display area at the Library? Here are the rules you need to know.

Library material displays are planned, organized, and implemented by Library staff.

We welcome patrons of all abilities, from all segments of our community.

Read our policy, guidelines and frequently asked questions for using meeting rooms.

We believe in protecting your privacy and confidentiality.

Pursuant to and in accordance with section 2.06(g) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the Schaumburg Township District Library Board of Trustees will provide an opportunity for public comment at its Board meetings, subject to compliance with the rules set forth in this public comment policy.

Read the Library's policy on buying goods, services, work or other improvements.

Disagree with an item included in the Library collection? We have procedures in place for reconsideration of a Library resource.

Learn how we choose resources meeting your educational, informational and recreational needs.

Learn how the Library's revenue is used for services you need.

Whenever Library property is broken, obsolete, beyond its useful life or no longer necessary/useful, we will sell or dispose of it according to state law.

Service animals are welcome in the Library.

Follow the Library on social media, where we promote our programs, resources and services.

Read our policy and guidelines for using study rooms.

Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the behavior of their children in the Library.

A parent, guardian or caregiver 18 years of age or older must be responsible for monitoring the activities and managing the behavior of vulnerable adults during their Library visits.