Homeschool benefits: Glenview Public Library
Glenview Public Library gives homeschool educators a free resident card, a homeschool curriculum collection, Book Bags of teacher-requested materials ready in five weekdays, live Brainfuse tutoring, and museum passes. Homeschool families in incorporated Glenview get the card at no cost; families outside the village can buy a nonresident card.
Who qualifies
Lives in incorporated Glenview
Homeschool educators living in incorporated Glenview are eligible for resident cards at no cost. Bring an Illinois photo ID with your current address, or a recent bill, lease, or registration card.
Or pays the nonresident fee
Households in unincorporated Glenview within Glenbrook School District 225, or for whom Glenview is the closest library, can buy a full-privilege card that renews yearly.
Teaches at home
The Book Bag form lists "Other (homeschool)" as a school choice, and the library names homeschool educators among those who may request materials.
What the card gives you
The terms come from Glenview Public Library's card, Book Bag, and museum pass pages.
- Resident card
- Free
- Nonresident card for renters
- 15% of monthly rent a year
- Book Bag preparation
- 5 weekdays
- Book Bag held for pickup
- 5 days
- Museum Adventure Pass
- 1 per family, 7 days
- Explore More Illinois
- 3 active reservations
Nonresident homeowners pay a fee matched to what village residents pay in library property tax, based on the second-installment tax bill, so ask Patron Accounts for your amount.
How to get the card
- Before you go
Gather proof of address
Bring an Illinois photo ID showing your current address, or add a utility bill, property tax bill, lease, or vehicle or voter registration card.
- At the library
Get the card
Residents can register online for a temporary card but must visit within a month with proof of residency for full privileges.
- A week ahead
Request a Book Bag
Fill out the Book Bag form with grade levels, subjects, and how many items you want, then pick it up at the Drive-Up Window.
- By the due dates
Return the bag
Return the bag and its contents by the due dates on the bag tags.
What it includes
Included
- Homeschool curriculum collection
- Book Bag requests
- Brainfuse live tutoring
- Homeschool Hangout meetups
Not included
- Free cards for households outside incorporated Glenview
- Book Bags left unclaimed for five days
- Guaranteed museum pass dates
Good to know
Unincorporated families can buy a nonresident card
If you live in Glenbrook School District 225 or Glenview is your closest library, you can get a paid nonresident card; it covers your household and renews each year. Children under 18 outside the village can get a free card that lasts until their 18th birthday.
There is no fixed item limit
The library fills as many requested items as it can but may limit how many bags one educator requests; the form suggests requests like two books per topic or 25 books total.
Who to contact about homeschool services
The K-12 team helps homeschool educators with materials, Book Bags, and grade-level resource lists.
k-12team@glenviewpl.org 847-729-7500 Homeschool resources
Homeschool rules and statewide help in Illinois
You do not have to file a homeschool notice.
Illinois sets these rules:
- Subjects: Teach language arts, math, biological, physical, and social sciences, fine arts, and physical development and health, in English, at least at public-school level.
- Testing: Illinois does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
- Records: Illinois does not require homeschool records.
- Teachers: The instructor must be competent; no state teaching certificate is required.
Read the Illinois homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Illinois
Questions parents ask
- What tutoring is available?
- Brainfuse offers live tutoring and skill-building lessons, videos, and tests for grades K through college in English, Spanish, and French, through your library card.
- Can we borrow museum passes for field trips?
- Yes. Museum Adventure Pass allows one pass per family per loan period, good for seven days, and Explore More Illinois allows up to three active reservations per card.
Turn support into your child’s next lesson
Books and library resources give your child something to explore. We turn their interests into coursework, so library discoveries can lead to deeper study at home.
$149/month per child after the trial.
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