COMING SOON: MORE BOOKS, MOVIES, MUSIC – AND MORE!
On May 1, you’ll have access to a larger selection of books, movies, DVDs – and much more – from 97 member libraries in northern Illinois when the Villa Park Public Library joins the SWAN Library Consortium.
Our staff members are working hard to get ready for this transition, and here’s what to expect if you visit the library anytime between April 28-May 1:
- Please bring your library card with you when you visit. We won’t be able to look up your account.
- If your current PIN includes letters or symbols, your PIN may revert to the last 4 digits of your phone number on May 1st. If you would like to change your PIN, please do so by April 27th, the directions are outlined below.
- You can return materials to the library, but they will remain on your account until we are live on the new system, sometime May 1st. Please note: no fines will accrue for materials due at this time).
Here’s an overview of what will be available (and unavailable) between April 28 – May 1:
Available Services: |
Unavailable Services |
| Search for materials in the online catalog | Pay bills |
| Pick up holds if you have already been notified | See availability of materials in the online catalog |
| Check out materials at the service desk | Place holds |
| Access eResources like OverDrive, and Hoopla through the app on your phone | Log in to My Account |
| Access the Internet | Download electronic materials or place holds directly from the Library’s online catalog |
| Print documents | Receive materials delivered from another library |
| Apply for a library card | |
Additional benefits of SWAN membership:
- Your library card will work at any of the SWAN public libraries.
- You can select “Pick Up Anywhere” if you want to place holds on materials in the catalog and pick them up at a specific location that is closer to work or home.
- Select your notification preferences: email (preferred method), text, or phone.
For a full list of SWAN members, and to learn more, visit: www.swanlibraries.net/member-libraries/
If you haven’t already done so, please update your library account PIN number by April 27th. Here are the details:
- Your PIN should be all numbers (no letters or punctuation)
- Your PIN should be at least 4 digits long (6 digits are preferred)
Step-by-step instructions on how to change your PIN can be found here: https://swanlibraries.net/your-library-account/reset-your-pin/
To change your PIN, please visit our website at: www.vppl.info and click on My Account
Please ask a staff member for assistance, or call us at (630) 834-1164.