what’s new at the library
weekend hours
Beginning in January 2025, Washington District Library’s weekend hours will change. Both the Main Library and the Sunnyland Branch Library will be open on Saturdays from 9AM to 1PM. The Main Library will be open on Sundays from 1PM to 5PM. The Sunnyland Branch Library will be closed on Sundays. Full hours can be found below. For more information, please contact the Main Library at 309.444.2241 or the Sunnyland Branch Library at 309.745.3023.
Main Library (380 N Wilmor Rd)
- Monday: 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
- Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
- Thursday: 9am – 8pm
- Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday: 9am – 1pm
- Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Sunnyland Branch (16 Washington Plaza)
- Monday: 9am – 6pm
- Tuesday: 1pm – 8pm
- Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
- Thursday: 9am – 5pm
- Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday: 9am – 1pm
- Sunday: Closed
auto renewals
Items that can be renewed will automatically do so on their due date. You will be notified with the updated due dates. If you would like to renew sooner or check on the status of your items you may do so in person at either Washington District Library location, call, or through your account online. Everything that auto renews will do so 1 time as long as there are no holds.
circulation and auto renewal guide
| Material | Checkout Period | Does it Autorenewal? |
|---|---|---|
| Book | 3 weeks | Yes, If: No holds |
| Magazine | 1 week | Yes, If: No holds |
| DVD/Blu-Ray | 1 week | Yes, If: No holds |
| New DVD/Blu-Ray Movie | 3 days | NO |
| New DVD/Blu-Ray TV Series | 1 week | Yes, If: No holds |
| Audiobook/Playaway/Vox Book | 3 weeks | Yes, If: No holds |
| Music CD | 3 weeks | Yes, If: No holds |
| Book with CD | 3 weeks | Yes, If: No holds |
| CD Player | 3 weeks | Yes, If: No holds |
| Equipment (Hotspot, Projector, Chromebook) | 1 week | Yes, If: No holds |
| Steam/Stay Sharp Kit | 1 week | Yes, If: No holds |
| Book Boxes | 1 week | NO |
| Puzzles & Games | 3 weeks | Yes |
| ILL Materials | Varies | NO, contact ILL librarian for renewal requests |