Is your backpack too heavy at the end of the day? Would it be nice if you could leave your school books behind and still be able to get your homework done? Now you can! The High School has provided the Sycamore Public Library with one copy of each class textbook. During regular library hours anyone may come in and use these books to read the assigned chapter or answer the assigned questions. The books are for in library use only, but you are welcome to copy needed pages if you prefer to work at home.

Sycamore residents who are unable to get to the library on their own may arrange to have materials delivered to and picked up from their home. This service is available on a short term or permanent basis. For more information and to find out if you are eligible, please contact Debbie Norris or Jeannie Barry at 895-2500.

If you are sick of reading the same old thing or you finished a favorite series and don't know what to read next, the staff at the Sycamore Public Library are available to help with reading suggestions. Stop in and talk to the Staff at the Adult Services desk. The staff will spend some time getting to know your reading likes and dislikes and then will help you find some new books to read. To arrange an appointment for reader's advisory service, contact Debbie Norris at 895-2500.

The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database. Each paper provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded.

E-Books are available through this link from the Sycamore Public Library or for patrons who have come to the library to set up a personal account. There are currently over 4,000 E-Books available. All books can be viewed or checked out for 72 hours. For more information about the E-Book offerings and to set up a personal account visit the Adult Services Department at the Sycamore Public Library.

A general interest database that integrates a variety of sources in one easy-to-use interface. Use General Reference Center Gold to find articles from newspapers, reference books, and periodicals, many with full-text and images. Find the latest current events, popular culture, business and industry coverage, the arts and sciences, sports, hobbies, and more. There are more that 4,500 periodicals included and over 3,500 include the full-text af the articles.

America's most comprehensive dictionary is fully searchable online and includes more than 263,000 main entries.

Novelist is a helpful reader's advisory source that provides annotated lists of books by favorites authors as well as suggestions for read- alike authors. You will need to type in your Sycamore library card number without spaces to access this site.

Novelist is a helpful reader's advisory source that provides annotated lists of books by favorites authors as well as suggestions for read- alike authors. You will need to type in your Sycamore library card number without spaces to access this site.