Winnetka Public Library
768 Oak Street
Winnetka, IL 60093 (map)
(847) 446-7220
Northfield Branch
1785 Orchard Lane
Northfield, IL 60093 (map)
(847) 446-5990
Reserve a Book
The Library offers two ways to reserve books, books on cassette, books on CD, videocassettes, DVDs and music online. You can use the online catalog, or the Online Request form.
iBistro
After you’ve used iBistro [hyperlink] to find the book (book on tape, book on CD, video/DVD, or music) you want, click on the “PLACE HOLD” button.
Please enter your library barcode without spaces. The barcode number is on the back of your library card. The password is PATRON in capital letters. (Please note that you can create your own personal password by clicking on “My Account.” Click on “User PIN Change” and follow the directions as prompted.)
Choose to pick up your book at the Winnetka Library or the Northfield Branch.
Click on the “PLACE HOLD” button to finish.
Online Request Form
- If you know the title and/or author:
Use the online request form at the bottom of this page if you know the title and/or author of the books (book on cassette, book on CD, videocassette/DVD, or music) that you want.
At the bottom of this page, choose the number of books you wish to request and click on the "Select" button. You will then be taken to the Online Request Form. You need to fill in all the fields in bold. After you have filled out the form, click on the "Submit Form" button. Please note that by pressing the "Clear Form" button you will erase all the information on the form.
You will receive an email within 24 hours confirming that your Online Request Form was received and processed. The Library will call you once your book (book on tape, book on CD, video/DVD, or music) is available for pick-up. You must pick up your book either at the Main Library or at the Northfield Branch.
- If you want a book on a particular subject but do not know the author or title, click here for the Online Subject Request Form.