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Adult Services:
Revised February 2008
 
 We are a staff who love to read, research, and recommend a wide variety of all types of literature, genre fiction,  film and music.
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After Hours Reference Services Contact Info

 

 

Our Services include:

  • Assistance with research questions by experienced librarians

  • Instructions in library use, Internet use, and database searching by appointment, or in a workshop setting -- please check the online calendar for specific dates/times of classes

  • The current year’s local government documents for Lisle residents

  • Recommendations for leisure reading

  • A large print collection

  • Interlibrary loaning of books, articles, film/video, audio books, and cds
    from other libraries.      Click here  for more information.

  • Access to downloadable audio books.  Click here for more information.

  • Remote access to a variety of databases.  Click here for more information.

  • Home delivery outreach service.  Click here for more information.

  • Book and film discussion groups.  Click here for more information.

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Book/Film Groups:

Adult services hosts 5 different discussion groups each month.  Please check the online calendar for specific dates and times.  Book group books are available in Adult Services for check-out. Bookmarks indicating books selected are available for all!  Please feel free to email or call (630.971.1675) the facilitator of each group for more information or just to chat books or films:

Readers Advisors Book Discussion: contemporary, historical, general & classic fiction selections 
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7:00pm, unless otherwise indicated
Contact: Linda Anderanin for more details

Murder Among Friends: mystery selections including sub-genre choices
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month @ 7:00pm, unless otherwise indicated
Contact: Patti Ruocco for more details

Science Fiction/Fantasy Exploration: science fiction & fantasy including sub-genre choices
Meets 4th Wednesday of the month @ 7:00pm, unless otherwise indicated
Contact: Jen Ohzourk for more details

Just the Facts, Nonfiction Book Discussion: contemporary, historical, & general nonfiction selections
Meet the last Wednesday of the month @ 2:00pm, unless otherwise indicated
Contact: Jen Ohzourk for more details

Just Between Frames, Film Discussion: all-genre film selections
Meet once a month on Saturdays @ 1:00pm -- schedule varies, check online calendar
Contact: Patti Ruocco for more details

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Home graphicHome Delivery Outreach Service 

Those wanting Home Delivery Service must:.
  • Reside in the Lisle Library District
  • Own (or acquire) a valid Lisle Library card

  • Be unable to get to the Library due to disability or situation which prevents visiting in person for an extended period of time
To request service, call Adult Services (630) 971-1675 and ask for Linda Anderanin (click name for email).

Delivery Schedule:
Currently, books are delivered and picked up by volunteers every other Wednesday.

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NIGHT OWL: After hours Reference Service available between library closing (9 p.m.) and midnight, 7 days a week (excluding holidays).  
Night Owl Reference Service: 630.971.1782

777 Front Street, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Phone: 630.971.1675   Fax: 630.971.1701  TTY: 630.390.3535
adultservices@lislelibrary.org

For More Information, contact Tatiana Weinstein, Director of Adult Services at (630) 971-1675 Ext 1507

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