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Cards & Borrowing

If you live or own property in the Graves-Hume Public Library District (the city limits of Mendota), you are entitled to a library card. To obtain your library card, please come to the Library and bring a photo ID and a piece of mail, both stating your current address. If your ID does not have your current address, please bring two forms of identification that include your name and current address along with a photo ID. Children under 18 must have the signature of a parent or legal guardian.

Once you have a registered Graves-Hume Public Library card, you are free to use the card at any public library in the state.

If you have a valid library card from any library in Illinois, you may use it to check out items. To confirm the card’s validity, please bring your card and a photo ID to the Library.

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If you live outside of the District, you may purchase a fee card. It is a $79 fee per household per year. (updated 6/09/2022)

Computers & Technology

Wifi is located throughout the Library; no password needed.

Public computers are available for anyone to use. A photo ID or library card must be presented to use the computers. Patrons with overdue materials or fees will be asked to clear these up before they may use the computers.

Computer time is limited to one session of one hour at a time unless no one is waiting. Patrons may use an additional session, with a maximum usage of two sessions per day. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the library staff.

Children 17 and under must have a computer agreement signed by a parent or guardian on file before they will be allowed to use the computers.

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Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian while using the computers.

A black and white copier is available for the public.

Printing: Black & White: 25 cents per page.

Color: $1.00 per page.

Scanning: Scan to your email. This service is free to the public.

A fax machine is also available. To send or receive it is a $1.00 per page. To receive a fax, please inform the Library first. Fax number: 815-538-3816.

Laminating: Staff will laminate items. 8 ½ X 11 and 8 ½ X 14 $1.50 each. Business cards: $.75 each. Large projects: $1.50 per foot.

A microfilm reader is accessible for public. Please login with a photo ID at the public service desk.

FAQ

Login to your My Account’ to view your checkouts and renew items or call the Library. 815-538-5142