Book a Librarian

Need help researching a topic or using Library services? Book a librarian!

  • Want to learn about computers and how to use the Internet?
  • Curious about how our online catalog works?
  • Have questions about downloadable ebooks?

Please fill out the form and a member of staff will respond.

Curbside pickup

Pick up your items any time during regular Library hours. Just call the Main Desk at 630 869 6160 when you arrive, and we’ll bring your items out.

How does curbside pickup work?

  1. Request your materials:
    • If you know what you’re looking for, place holds through our online catalog.
    • If you’re not sure what you want, fill out our Personalized Book Recs form, and our librarians will pick items based on your interests. You can choose to have them prepared for quick pickup or simply emailed to you.
    • Need more assistance? Contact us at:
  2. You will receive a notification when your items are ready for pickup.
  3. When you arrive to pick up your items, please pull up in front of the main entrance.
  4. Call the Main Desk at 630 869 6160.

Home delivery

Westmont Public Library cardholders who cannot visit the Library due to illness, injury, or disability may sign up for home delivery.

How to sign up

You can register for home delivery by contacting Adult Services at 630 869 6155 or [email protected]. You will be contacted to discuss the types of materials that interest you.

Delivery schedule

Delivery is scheduled on the first Saturday of the month, except for holiday weekends.

2025 dates

  • February 1
  • March 1
  • April 5
  • May 3
  • June 7
  • July 12—one week late due to the holiday
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • December 6— pick up only

Westmont Public Library partners with Community Assisted Rides for our home delivery service.

 

Museum passes

Westmont Public Library cardholders can enjoy discounted admission and other offers at a variety of Illinois museums, parks, zoos, and other cultural destinations. Offers vary by location, so please check individual museum listings for details.

Museum Adventure Pass

Visit the Westmont Public Library Main Desk or request a pass online. Each participating library is given a limited number of passes and must follow the pass program guidelines:

  • Passes must be checked out through your home library (in person or via the link below).
  • Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
  • Passes are loaned out for one week, and each household can borrow one pass at a time.

Museum Adventure Pass locations and details

Currently available Museum Adventure passes

Please note that there may be multiple requests for a small number of passes. If we receive more requests than available passes, we will fulfill as many as the program allows, in the order in which they are received.

Explore More Illinois

Visit the Explore More Illinois website to access discounts at museums, park districts, recreational facilities, and other attractions with your Westmont Public Library card. The Explore More Illinois program is completely self-serve—no need to visit the Library!

  1. Visit the Explore More Illinois website.
  2. Select Westmont Public Library from the dropdown menu.
  3. Enter your library card number and PIN/password.
  4. Browse locations and offers. Details for admission, hours, and offers vary by location.

Notary Public services

Westmont Public Library has notary services available by appointment Monday through Saturday, subject to notary availability. Walk-ins may also be accommodated based on notary availability.

If you have questions or would like to book an appointment for document notarization, please email [email protected] or call 630 869 6151.

Your notary appointment

What to bring to your appointment

  • A valid, unexpired photo ID with signature, issued by a US state or federal government.
  • Completed, unsigned documents. Documents must be signed in front of a Notary. Notaries may not notarize a document with any blank spaces.
  • Witnesses, if required. We cannot provide witnesses for you, and library patrons may not be solicited to act as witnesses.
  • $1 fee per notary stamp.

Things to know before your appointment

  • We cannot “certify a photocopy” (verify that the reproduction of an original document is a true, complete, and correct copy of the original). We can notarize your written affirmation that it is a true copy.
  • We are unable to notarize the following:
    • Documents written in any language other than English.
    • Cook County real estate transaction documents.
  • We reserve the right to decline to notarize any document.
  • We reserve the right to cancel no show appointments after 15 minutes.

Alternative options

Other notary services in the area include:

Personal Book Recs

Looking for something new to read or watch? Ask us!
We can also prepare your recommendations for quick pickup.

Tell us about your preferences using the form below, and our librarians will prepare personalized recommendations just for you. The more you fill out, the better we can help find your next favorite book!

If you choose to have your suggestions prepared for pickup, either in the lobby or curbside, we will notify you when they are available.

Request Personalized Recommendations

Proctoring

Do you need to have a test proctored? We can help!

The Westmont Public Library offers free proctoring to Westmont residents. Non-residents may also take advantage of this service for a $20 fee per test.

Please call our Adult Services help desk at 630 869 6155 to set up an appointment with one of our proctors. You can also email them at [email protected].

While we do our best to meet your scheduling needs, our appointment times fill up quickly so please provide us with a few available dates and times for your proctored sessions.

Voter registration

Register to vote at the Library

The Westmont Public Library is happy to provide DuPage County residents with voter registration services during regular Library hours.

You must bring two forms of identification, and one must show your current address. Naturalized citizens must know the date and location of their naturalization. Registration requirements are detailed at the DuPage County Election Division website.

Voter registration at the Library closes thirty days prior to every election (local, state, and federal). Please note that our registrars can be quite busy during the last week of registration. To avoid a long wait, please register early.

Voting and registration information

Visit the DuPage County Election website or call the DuPage County Election Division at 630 407 5600 to find more information about voter registration and upcoming elections.

In addition to general information, the Election Division site provides:

  • Online Voter Registration (available through the 15th day prior to Election Day)
  • Voter Lookup Tool for finding your registration or vote-by-mail status, sample ballots, polling locations, and elected officials
  • Early Voting information, including dates, times, and a list of in-person locations

Tax resources

IRS Website

Illinois Tax Website

Need More Help?

Contact the local IRS office:

2001 Butterfield Rd.
Mega Site/Esplanade Building—12th floor
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(west of I-355 Junction on Butterfield Rd.)

630-493-5291
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

For Seniors:

Westmont Senior Center
55 E. Richmond St.
Call 969-8080 to schedule
Counselors are available
February 3rd through August 13th.
By appointment only.
Mondays & Wednesdays 9am-Noon

Federal Information:

1-800-TAX-1040 (Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm)
(1-800-829-1040)

State Information:

1-800-732-8866 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)