Visiting Us
Directions & Parking
Parking Options
There are 130 spaces in the Library parking lot, and additional spots in the Elmhurst Art Museum parking lot. Other parking options are available nearby. Obey all posted signs.
BLUE: this is the Library’s parking lot. Parking in this lot is for Library users only-All others will be ticketed. Additional spaces are available in the Elmhurst Art Museum lot when the Library lot is full. (these spaces have no time limit)
GREEN: free parking anytime the Library is open (these spaces have a maximum of three hours) EXCEPTION: The parking structure on Adelaide St. is available for $2 for all day parking, or free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
YELLOW: free parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (these spaces have a maximum of three hours)
RED: This is the Library Staff lot. Parking in this lot (on the corner of Park & Prospect) is permitted after 5:30 p.m.
PURPLE: drop off/short term parking. Picking up a child? Returning a book? Use the drop off lane to run in to quickly return materials or grab a hold, and don’t forget about the Outside Book Drop and Drive-Up Window!
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Library Tours
We can schedule a special tour, tailored to your group’s age and/or interest. Whether you are a new resident or an Elmhurst teacher bringing students for a field trip, we’d love to have your group at the Library. We offer special tours for a variety of groups:
- Seniors
- Scouting Groups
- School Field Trips
- Community Groups
- Business Organizations
Some tours involve activities in addition to the tour, such as computer demos for businesses. Contact us to request a tour. Scout groups and school field trips have a special form. Is your group not listed here? Let us know and we can customize a tour for you.
Virtual Tour
Wander the Library from the comfort of home! Our new virtual tour gives you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with our beautiful 80,000 square-foot building before you visit.
Use the side menu to find a specific location in the Library, or use the arrow keys to walk through.
Hotspots throughout the tour will give you additional information and even provide the option to reserve a study room of your choosing.