The library is open for you to browse and check out items, pick up holds, and use a computer/printer/fax, study room, and the Collaboratory by appointment during the hours below. You can call 847-272-6224 or email us during these hours. What to expect when you visit.
Open Hours
Library Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00-5:00pm
Collaboratory Hours
Find the Collaboratory hours here
Scheduled Closures & Late Openings
Emergency closings are listed on our homepage and our Facebook page.
2025 Closures & Late Openings
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New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2024
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New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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Staff Training, Friday, January 17, 2025
- Easter, Sunday, April 20, 2025
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Staff Training, Friday, May 9, 2025
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Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
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Fourth of July, Friday, July 4, 2025
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Staff Training, Friday, August 1, 2025 (late open, 12pm)
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Labor Day, Sunday, August 31, 2025
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Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025
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Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (close at 6pm)
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Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28, 2025
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Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025
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New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026
Location & Directions
We are located at: 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Our parking lot entrance is located on Cedar Lane.
From the North:
Waukegan south to Shermer. Right on Shermer to the stoplight at Church. Right on Church. The street curves past Sunset Foods. Go under the train underpass. The library is on the left side of the next corner (Cedar and Cherry). Turn left on Cedar to access the parking lot.
From the West:
Lake-Cook Road or Dundee east to Pfingsten. Right (south) on Pfingsten to Cherry. Left (east) on Cherry. The library is on the corner of Cherry and Cedar, just before the train underpass. Turn right on Cedar to access the parking lot.
From the Southwest:
294 north to Willow. Right (east) on Willow to Pfingsten. Left (north) on Pfingsten to Cherry. Right (east) on Cherry. The library is on the corner of Cherry and Cedar. Turn right on Cedar to access the parking lot.
From the South (Chicago):
North on Edens (94) to Willow. Left on Willow to Waukegan. Right (north) on Waukegan to Shermer. Left on Shermer to the stoplight at Church. Right on Church. The street curves past Sunset Foods. Go under the train underpass. The library is on the left side on the next corner (Cedar and Cherry). Turn left on Cedar to access the parking lot.
