Material Requests
We are happy to assist you in finding materials and resources. Submit a Teacher Request form or call us at 630-344-6127.
OCLC Discovery
If you want to find an item outside our library system, we are happy to do the searching for you! You can also submit requests for these items on your own. Enter your search in the box in the upper right corner of our website and select the Worldcat tab.
Homeschool Hangouts
Join us for Homeschool Hangouts the first Friday of every month during the school year! You can email children@cslibrary.org and request to be added to our email list, where you’ll receive information about upcoming homeschool programs. Register for the next Homeschool Hangout here.
Field Trips
Visit the Library for any of the following:
- Library tours
- Research assistance
- Library materials orientation
- Online resources orientation
- Book talks
- Storytimes
Interested in something that’s not on the list? Let us know how we can help. To schedule or inquire about a Field Trip, please contact the Youth Services Department at 630-344-6127 or children@cslibrary.org.
Illinois Homeschool Resources
- Illinois Christian Home Educators
- Illinois Homeschool Association
- Illinois Field Trips for Homeschoolers
- Art Institute of Chicago Educator Admission Request
- Chicago Museums: Educator and Homeschool Resource Page
General Homeschool Resources
- National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI): Research, facts, and scholarly articles about home-based education.
- “6 Steps to Start Homeschooling” from The Homeschool Mom: Practical suggestions of how to begin homeschooling.
Check Out Books on Homeschooling
- The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home by Susan Wise Bauer
- The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life by Julie Bogart (2019)
- Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence by Jamie Erickson (2019)
- 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Each Child’s Learning Style by Cathy Duffy (2012)
- You, Your Child, and School: Navigate Your Way to the Best Education by Ken Robinson (2018)
- Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education by Susan Wise Bauer (2018)
- Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners by Cindy West (2012)
- The Everything Homeschooling Book: All You Need to Create the Best Curriculum and Learning Environment for Your Child by Sherri Linsenbach (2010)