CLPL Catalog is Growing! October 17 – 20, 2026
What: Crystal Lake Public Library’s catalog is growing! Rolling Meadows Library and Wauconda Area Public Library District are joining the CCS consortium.
When: beginning October 17, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions about the library catalog
Please contact CLPL by phone (815.459.1687) or by email (ihaveaquestion@clpl.org) if you have questions that are not answered in the following list:
Question 1:
Will the library be open while data from Rolling Meadows and Wauconda libraries are being added to the catalog?
Answer: Yes! CLPL will be open, and you’ll be able to check out materials. The process of adding data will begin at close of day on Friday, Oct. 16, and continues through Monday, Oct. 19.
Question 2:
How will my checkouts be affected?
Answer: You’ll be able to check out materials at the Circulation Desk and normal loan periods will apply. We will not be able to check anything back in until Oct. 20. Materials returned Oct. 17-Oct. 19 will be checked in as if they were returned on Oct. 20.
Question 3:
Is there anything I won’t be able to do?
Answer: During the transition period (Oct. 17-Oct. 19), we will be able to use the catalog, but with limited functionality. Item availability will not be accurate after close of day on Oct. 15, and features such as My Account, renewals, and placing or maintaining holds won’t be available. Access to some electronic resources won’t be possible.
Question 4:
What about my holds?
Answer: Any holds you currently have will remain, and you will not lose your place in the holds queue during the transition period. You will not be able to place new holds, or suspend, unsuspend, or cancel existing holds until Oct. 20.
Question 5:
Will I be able to renew my materials?
Answer: Renewals will not be available between Oct. 17-Oct. 20.
Question 6:
What about eBooks and other online resources? Can I still use them?
Answer: Yes, most of our online resources will be available!
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- You will be able to register for programs in the CLPL Calendar. Programs that require a CLPL card may require staff assistance.
- eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines will be available through Libby (Overdrive/North Suburban Digital Consortium) and eRead Illinois (The Palace Project).
- Access to most of the Library’s databases and online resources, such as Flipster, the Northwest Herald, and Consumer Reports, will also be available. Visit our Research page for a complete list of resources.
Services that will not be available Oct. 17-Oct. 19:
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- hoopla – items already checked out and downloaded will still be accessible, but new items can’t be checked out
- Find More Illinois
