Connected
Our library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, which allows for convenient interlibrary loans. This also means your library card will be honored at any other participating library.
Community
Throughout the year, we host many unique and uplifting programs for various ages, including the Summer Reading Program for Pre K- 6th Grade. Stay tuned for our upcoming events through our Facebook page and our weekly email newsletter, Wowlibrary
Comfortable
Here at Catlin, we are a place for everyone, whether you are looking for a new book series, a quiet place to study, or a program to attend. We want you to feel at home here at our local library!
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Directory for the Catlin Public Library District
• Requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act can be in writing and requests are to be submitted by mail, personal delivery, fax, email, etc. No specific written form is required.
• A FOIA request should contain the following*:
1. The requester’s full name (printed and signature), address, daytime phone number, fax number and email address if applicable.
2. A brief, yet specific description of the public records sought.
3. Whether the request is for inspection of public records, copies of public records, or both. Copies will be provided in the manner/medium requested, in the format the library maintains or other agreed upon manner as feasible.
* Please note, under the revised law, if the request is being made for a commercial purpose, the requester shall make such statement when requesting a record(s).
• The FOIA Officer name and the address where requests should be sent:
By Mail:
Kathleen Bennett
c/o Catlin Public Library
101 Mapleleaf Drive
Catlin, Illinois 61817
By Email:
info@catlinlib.org
• Copies of public records will be provided upon payment of a copying fee, if applicable.
Duplication fees:
The first 50 basic Black and White copies are free, after which the following fees will apply.
Copies 8 ½ x 11 or 8 ½ x 14 = 15 cents per page
We are partnering with Explore More Illinois. Click the link above to discover all of the participating attractions.
Many offer discounted admission as an added benefit to having a local library card - but check the OFFER tab to see the details.