COVID-19 Update
Update as of Friday, January 15, 2021: Beginning Friday, January 15, 2021 The following services have been restored: Limited public computers are available. This includes computers located in our 2nd floor Computer Commons, Children’s Services Department and Studio 300. Studio…
New Coronavirus Books for Kids
This week I saw the first COVID-19 books on our shelves! Click on the book’s cover or the title to learn more about the item and place a hold. When you place the hold, you can also indicate that you…
Take Control of Your Finances With Online Library Courses
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. As an addition to our guide for consumers struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic series, today we will take a…
Remote Work and Stay-at-Home Gigs
As of May, the unemployment in Illinois has fallen a bit to 15.2 percent. While businesses are opening up and hiring again, the job market has contracted significantly. We are here to help in your search for traditional employment, but…
Get Help Saving Your Home
With record levels of unemployment hitting the nation (over 16% in Illinois), many people are struggling to keep their homes and apartments. If you are a homeowner or renter worried about making your monthly payments, the following list of resources…
What You Need To Know If You Are Struggling With Your Mortgage or Rent Payments due to COVID-19
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. In this edition of our guide for consumers struggling financially due the COVID-19 pandemic series, we take a look at what…
Financial Help for Customers of Banks and Credit Unions due to COVID-19
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. In this edition of our guide for consumers struggling with financial security due to the COVID-19 pandemic series, we take a…
Protect Yourself from Debt Collectors During COVID-19
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. In this edition of our guide for consumers struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic series, we look at what people…
Protect Your Stimulus Check from Garnishment during COVID-19
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. In this edition of our guide for consumers struggling with financial security due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are looking at…
Protecting Your Credit Score due to COVID-19
As we are dealing with these unprecedented and trying times, many people are being faced with great financial uncertainty. One of these concerns relates to protecting your credit score. Credit scores as well as credit reports are essential sources for…