Our Catalog Has a New Look!

You may have noticed a new look to the Library’s catalog. Our catalog vendor required their library customers to upgrade their public catalog to allow for future features and enhancements.

The new catalog still has the “Login to My Account” option that has become a favorite, plus other enhanced features such as:

• Looking for a list of new books or DVDs? You can access this feature in the Looking For…? section.
• Can’t remember the title but might recognize the book cover? The new catalog has larger images for you to see.
• Would you like to create lists of “My Favorite Authors” and “My Favorite Subjects”? Under the My Profile link you can create these lists.  For this feature, the system will save your reading preferences.

Future features include:

• The ability to pay your library fines/fees with a credit card.
• The ability to update your current address information online.

If you are unable to find an item in the collection or are having trouble navigating the new catalog, please call the Library at 630-766-6762 for assistance.

“Devour a Book” Adult Summer Reading Program
June 1 - August 31, 2010
Read or listen to a book or a periodical, or watch one of the Library’s “special display” food DVDs to participate in this year’s Adult Summer Reading Program, “Devour a Book”. Starting June 1st sign up at the Public Service Desk and pick up your reading log to receive a prize. Read, listen, or watch to complete your reading log and receive another prize for completing this year’s program. Come to the Library this summer to “Devour a Book” and fill your mind!

Update Your Account
As of April 15, 2010, many Wood Dale Library cards* needed to be renewed. In order to update your privileges, we need to review your address and telephone contact information. To speed up the process, please bring in photo identification with your current Wood Dale address. If you’re the responsible party for children, please let us know so we can update their records at the same time! Updating your account will ensure your access to library services, including use of the Internet. (* All library cards issued prior to April 15, 2007 expired on April 15, 2010.)

Museum Adventure Pass - Presented by Macy's

The Museum Adventure Pass presented by Macy’s will be available at the Wood Dale Public Library until September 1. Wood Dale Public Library cardholders can receive up to four complimentary passes to 17 museums including the Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden, Kohl Children’s Museum and many more. There are a limited number of passes issued, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes must be obtained in person at the library with your Wood Dale Public Library card.

This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy’s, the participating cultural organizations, and the DuPage, Metropolitan, and North Suburban Library Systems. For more information, please call the library at (630) 766-6762 or visit the Museum Adventure Pass website at www.museumadventure.org.