Start with the smartest card.
A library card is the smartest card you can carry. It‘s all you need to borrow loads of free books, DVDs, and lots more.
Questions about using your card or library account? Look for answers here, e-mail accountinfo@champaign.org or call 217/403–2000 (please have your card handy when you call).
Getting a Library Card
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_library_card.html)Free cards are available to everyone in Champaign. Non-residents can purchase cards. What does a card bring you? The benefits are truly endless.
Checkout, Returns & Fees
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/check_out_return.html)See how long you can keep things, and learn about overdue fees. Our Rental Collection brings you more of the hottest titles.
Your Account & PIN
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/your_account_pin.html)Log in to see what you have checked out, to renew, and to see if requested items are ready.
Renew to Keep It Longer
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/renew.html)Haven‘t finished that book or DVD yet? You can “renew” it to keep it longer.
Request & Pick Up
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/request_pick_up.html)If the item you want is already checked out, request it, then pick it when it arrives. You can request from libraries all over the world using Worldcat.
Reminders by E-mail
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/reminders_by_email.html)E-mail reminders let you know when items are due, or ready to pick up.
Lost or Damaged
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/lost_damaged.html)Accidents do happen — but please remember that you’re responsible for your card, and everything checked out on it.
Home Delivery
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/home_delivery.html)If you can’t leave home, let the library come to you, with free delivery of books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.
Journey of a Book
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/journey_of_a_book.html)What happens when you feed a book into our automated return?
Journey of a Book
See where the conveyor takes your books after you return them.
Want a book, DVD, CD?
Search the catalog or find suggestions under Explore Books & More.
Your PIN
You’ll need a PIN to access your library account online. Your default PIN is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change it in your account information online.
