PRAIRIECAT MOBILE APP IS HERE
Search for items, put items on hold or manage your holds, and view your checkout items or renew your items.
Search PRAIRIECAT Mobile to download on Android and iOS devices.
CLICK HERE for a quick guide. If you have any questions, please call or email us.
Book Drops:
All materials must be returned to the outside book drops. Please do not bring materials into the building. All returned items must be quarantined for one day so there will be a delay before items are checked in and removed from your library card.
Book Donations: We are not currently accepting donations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We may cease in person services if:
The State of Illinois reverts back to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan
The library district or McHenry County sees a significant increase in COVID-19 cases
We are advised by County or State health officials to cease in-person operations
A staff member or immediate family member tests positive for COVID-19
A patron who has been in the building and tests positive for COVID-19 reports this information to the library
The library can no longer procure adequate PPE for staff or is unable to maintain the necessary cleaning protocols
Any other reasons deemed relevant and necessary by the Board of Trustees and the Library Director.
For more information on Grab and Go or Curbside Service.
Please email us at nippersink@nippersinklibrary.org or call us at 815-678-4014.
New Library Service & Curbside Hours
Nippersink Library Online Catalog
Find materials, manage your account, place holds, and renew items.
TUMBLEBOOK
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Youth Services
We have so many fun and educational things for your children to do from toddlers to High School
Parents
Check out our great tips on how to keep your children’s minds sharp!
Teachers
We have some amazing tools to use with your students
Readers Advisory
Refer to our list to find the best books for your children
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Check out our Events!
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 31
Email Patron Services
The staff welcomes your requests, suggestions or questions. A visit to the library is nice; a phone call will do; but if you have more computer than you have time, use email for fast and efficient service. We check it every day!
5418 Hill Rd.
Richmond, IL 60071
Library Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: 815-678-4014
FAX: 815-678-4484