Employee Coronavirus Case Shuts Down Northbrook Library

NORTHBROOK, IL — An employee of the Northbrook Public Library has tested positive for the coronavirus. The library announced Thursday it was closing to the public until at least Dec. 8 as a precautionary measure to "help reduce the spread of COVID-19 transmission in the community."

According to a release, the employee last interacted with the public between 2-3 p.m. Nov. 6. Due to privacy laws, the library is unable to share more details.

"We made this decision in response to a recommendation by the Illinois Department of Public Health to help to reduce transmission as numbers continue to rise as we head into the holidays," the library indicated in the release.

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During this time, some of the library's staff will continue to work in the building to provide residents with a full range of remote services, including:

Curbside Pickup
Curbside pickup will continue to be available for Northbrook Library cardholders to receive library materials. Learn more.

Returning Materials
Residents can use outdoor bookdrops to return library materials 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Homebound Service
Delivery of library materials to any Northbrook resident with a valid Northbrook Public Library card who is confined to their residence is available. Learn more.

Phone and Email Communication
Staff will continue to assist residents via phone (847-272-6224) or email us during the following hours:
MON, THURS & FRI: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
TUES & WED: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
SAT: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
SUN: 1-5 p.m.

Technology Help via Phone, Email, or Zoom
Contact the library if you need help to connect to online meeting software, eBooks, movie/TV streaming, and more, or register for a virtual tech help session.

Virtual Programs
The library will continue to offer a wide array of virtual programs for all ages. See the list of virtual programs in November and December.

Online Resources (eBooks, Movies, etc.)
Access eBooks, movies, and more with your library card.

Printing & 3D Printing Services
Residents can submit a print file or 3D print file for us to print. When it's ready, the library will let residents know how to pick it up.

Temporary Library Cards
If residents do not have a library card or their card has expired, please fill out this online form to receive a temporary library card via email.