Palatine Library Opening New North Hoffman Branch

The Palatine Public Library District will open its North Hoffman Branch at Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 11 a.m.

The library district had a branch on Freeman Road, but officials learned the property it occupied was in foreclosure in July. The . The size of the branch will be 1,248 square feet.

This branch will provide a variety of adult and children’s materials including books, recorded books, music CDs, and DVDs. Patrons can find fiction and non-fiction books, biographies, magazines, and school textbooks. Computers will be available at this location and the library will continue to provide fun drop-in programs and other events.

“We’re hoping that residents who have visited the Freeman Road location will enjoy this new branch as well,” Library Director Susan Strunk stated in a press release. “We invite all residents in our Hoffman Estates service area to come by and visit the branch.”

To receive a library card, Library district residents need two forms of identification (including at least one photo ID) showing their current residency within the Palatine Public Library District.

Children under 14 need to be accompanied by an adult when applying for a card. The walk-up book drop is located at the front of the building. The Branch hours will be Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Sundays.

Information submited by the Palatine Library District.