Readers' Services
For book lovers everywhere, the Reference librarians in our Adult Services department can help you find books to suit your every reading pleasure. The librarians can place your requests for library materials. They will also answer your questions about our fiction, young adult, audio and video collections and make recommendations of books, audio recordings and videos for your reading, listening and viewing enjoyment.

Water Your Mind...READ
Sign up starts Monday, June 1

The summer reading program is not just for kids! Registration for the library’s adult reading program starts June 1 in the Adult Services department. Read 5 books between June 1 and July 31 to receive a premium and a chance in the prize drawing at the end of the program. The grand prize is a dining certificate to Chi Tung Restaurant! There will be a limited number of free lawn passes to selected Ravinia concerts, while supplies last. First-come, first served, so register early! Registrants also receive a raffle ticket to win a voucher good for a Family Fourpack to the Tuesday, July 13 performance of Shrek the Musical at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago.

We've put together booklists of contemporary fiction and nonfiction titles to help you find your next read. These noteworthy books explore fascinating and diverse topics. We hope you enjoy this list and share books you like with others.

1. New Non-fiction Brochure
2. Summer Reading List