Area Public Libraries

Information

• Any item owned by local libraries may be borrowed via Benner Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Allow 1 week (2 days for RUSH requests). Contact ILL by email or phone (815-928-5439).
• Olivet ID cards are not accepted as public library cards.
• Illinois residents who have a valid public library card from a Prairie Cat member library may use that card at any Prairie Cat library, including the ones listed below.
• If you are not an Illinois resident and live in Olivet housing, you may get a library card from the Bourbonnais Public Library (BPL). In order to get a BPL card, bring your Tiger Card and driver’s license. This card will be valid for one year at all PraireCat members, including those listed below.
• ONU students are welcome to attend book discussions and programs at area public libraries. Registration may be required.

PrairieCat - Catalog for Area Public Libraries

Bourbonnais Public Library
(815) 932-1727
250 W. John Casey Dr.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

• ONU students may be eligible for a one-year Bourbonnais Public Library card.
• Computer stations are available with Internet access 1 hr/day.
• Free Wi-Fi for everyone.

Bradley Public Library
(815) 932-6245
296 N. Fulton
Bradley, IL 60915

• ONU students may get a free Internet card for one year, one hour per day.
• Free Wi-Fi for everyone.

Kankakee Public Library
(815) 939-4564
201 E. Merchant St.
Kankakee, IL 60901

• Computer stations with Internet access are free for Kankakee residents; $1 per session for others.
• Free Wi-Fi for everyone.

Kankakee Area Library Association (KALA) - “The Kankakee Area Library Association (KALA) holds monthly meetings on Thursdays from 4-5pm at member libraries. Librarians from public, school, academic, and special libraries are welcome to attend. Meeting generally include a short segment for business and a professional development topic presented by a library staff member from a participating library.”