Did you know you can complete your passport application through the library? You can! Appointments are generally available every day except Sundays. We'll help you navigate the process and get you out the door in a friendly and efficient manner. Book your appointment now.
Unsure of which form to complete? What other documents do you need? Start by answering a few basic questions and find out.
You must bring your own passport photo with you at the time of application. Places such as Walgreens or CVS provide this service.
Depending on your situation, fees can vary. Use the calculator below to find out what your expenses will be.
Application Fee and any Additional Services Fees:
$35 Execution (Acceptance) Fee Paid Separately:
Below is a list of items you'll need for your appointment:
To learn more about each item listed above, visit Travel.State.Gov.
You can check the status of your passport application either online or over the phone. Visit Travel.State.Gov for all the Application Status details.
Court Access Library Center
The O’Fallon Public Library is proud to introduce a Court Access Center, a resource designed to help patrons navigate the legal system. Whether you need assistance finding legal information, completing court forms, or understanding the process, this service is here to support you.
This partnership with Illinois courts aims to reduce barriers by providing access to legal resources in a convenient and welcoming space. Our goal is to make these tools accessible to everyone, especially those facing challenges with technology or transportation.
Types of cases we can assist with:
Keep in mind:
Staff members cannot provide you with legal advice. If you are looking for legal advice, please contact an attorney. A staff member can help you identify an appropriate resource.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Help with civil cases.
877-342-7891 or lincolnlegal.org
Illinois Legal Aid
Referral system to find legal help.
312-554-2001 or illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help
Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)
Help for service members, veterans,and reservists plus their spouses and dependents.
855-452-3526 or ilaflan.org
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Legal services for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system with expungement, sealing, housing law and family law issues.
312-738-2452 or cgla.net
Eviction Help of Illinois
Help, mediation and referrals to rental assistance for eviction cases.
855-631-0811 or evictionhelpillinois.org
Illinois Council for Health Justice
Legal services for individuals facing barriers due to illness or disability.
855-631-0811 or legalcouncil.org
Illinois Court Help
Illinois Court Help is a free service provided by the Supreme Court of Illinois. We assist court users in navigating the state’s legal system by offering information and resources. Their goal is to help individuals understand court processes, find legal assistance, and access relevant documents and forms so they can better participate in court.
833-411-1121 or ilcourthelp.gov
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO)
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) is a free, unbiased resource that provides legal help for civil legal problems in Illinois.
Legal Information Reference Center
Legal Information Source is a database designed to assist the public in understanding the complex world of law and legal matters of all kinds. It includes exclusive full text for many top consumer legal reference books, as well as thousands of legal forms.
The library has four study rooms available for public use. Two are located on the first floor and two on the second floor. These rooms are great for group work, tutoring, virtual meetings, and the like.
Homebound Delivery is a free service offered to O'Fallon Public Library cardholders who are unable to make it to the library due to mobility, health, or disability barriers. Whether you are at home, in assisted living, or in a nursing facility, we can deliver to you.
Once you complete the application, the Homebound Coordinator will contact you to discuss all the details and answer any question, as well as help with suggestions based off of your application.
The lending period for O'Fallon Public Library items through the homebound program is flexible, generally 4 weeks. You can renew your materials one time. Materials not available at the time of request will be placed on reserve and delivered when they become available. Please note that there may be waiting lists for new and/or popular items.
The library has a large collection of large print and regular print books, as well as many audiobooks, magazines, movies and music that we can deliver.
Once we have discussed what materials you are interested in, we will schedule a time to visit your home to deliver materials. Home visits are scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Materials will be delivered to and picked up from each participant’s residence by the Homebound Coordinator. Simply have your returns ready to go and we will pick them up when we drop off new items.
If you (or someone you know) could benefit from this service, simply FILL OUT THIS FORM or give us a call at 618-206-4345.
Discover a wealth of local support and services with our Community Resources Guide. Whether you're seeking help with education, housing, or social assistance, this guide connects you to essential resources in our area. Empower yourself with information and access the help you need, all conveniently compiled in one accessible resource.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a beloved book-gifting program that delivers a free, high-quality book each month to children from birth to age five. Every child in the 62269 zip code is eligible—no cost, no catch.
The Friends of the Library, in partnership with Ready Readers, fund this magical program through book sales and generous donations like yours.
Your support helps spark a lifelong love of reading—one book, one child, one month at a time.
Do you know a child under five living in the 62269 area? They’re eligible to receive a free book every month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library—no strings attached!
Register a child today by completing this quick online form.
All it takes is $25 to mail a child one book per month for an entire year. The Friends of the Library currently have over 700 local kids enrolled, with hopes of increasing that number as donations and fundraising initiatives allow. Your generous gift helps us fulfill this mission.
Donate today to help us put more books into the hands of local kids and build a stronger, more literate future for all.
A gift to our Annual Campaign helps support this important initiative.
Ways to Give:
You can also mail a check to:
Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library
120 Civic Plaza
O'Fallon, IL 62269
We'd love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] or call 618-206-4342.
Explore More Illinois allows cardholders from participating RAILS, IHLS and CPL public libraries to reserve free and discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases from cultural and recreational attractions in Illinois, including museums, cultural centers, zoos, aquariums, gardens, historical societies, park districts, and more.
Simply visit https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/?ofallon and log in using your O'Fallon Public Library card (all 13 digits, no spaces). The password should default to the last 4 digits of your phone number. Reach out if you have any trouble logging in.
The library has at least one notary scheduled during normal business hours, except in the event of an unplanned absence. You may call 618-632-3783 to verify a notary's availability prior to your visit. All signers will need a valid photo ID.
Notary service is not available for:
Staff Notaries are not attorneys licensed to practice law, may not give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matter, and may not accept fees for legal advice.
If you are not yet registered to vote in Illinois or need to update your registration, you can complete an online voter registration application.
To vote in Illinois:
You have questions, we can help!
St. Clair County Early Voting/Grace Period Registration Dates and Locations
Information including dates and locations for early voting and grace period registration.
Updated 9/11/2024
St. Clair County Clerk's Office
General election information for St. Clair County.
Provides information on candidates, individual races and ballot measures based on your address.
Voting resources for university and community college students.
Mis/Dis Information Task Force
Guide to identifying misinformation and disinformation as well as how to disengage from it.
Find information campaign donors, political action committees, and how candidates spend campaign money.
National voting and elections information.
Provides information on the registration and voting process in addition to personalized voting information for upcoming elections.
Find information about politicians including voting record, past speeches, funding sources, and interest group ratings. Voter registration and ballot measure information is also available.
The County Clerk’s office has implemented the Voter Integrity Hotline. If you have any questions or comments concerning the voting process in St. Clair County, please call or email:
All appointments are full and the waitlist it closed.
Use AARP's Tax-Aide Locator to find other sites in our area.
We'll start early sign-up for next year's tax season on December 1, 2025
Getting your taxes done doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Below, you’ll find links to the most commonly used federal and state tax forms, along with other resources to make the process easier.
If you have an appointment to have your taxes done at the library with AARP, please complete this Intake Form (click to download). You can also pickup a printed copy of the form at the library.
Fill out the form to the beset of your ability. A tax volunteer will help you finish up any loose end with you arrive.
Visit the IRS Forms and Instructions page to access:
Need state-specific forms? Find what you need on the Illinois Department of Revenue page, including: