SWAN Libraries +

SWAN Libraries +

Your library catalog app

71 ratings
53 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 11, 2023
  • July 22, 2026
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Access your library account, search a vast catalog, and manage holds and renewals. Download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your device. This app connects you to a consortium of public, academic, school, and special libraries in the Chicagoland area.

Manage library account
Search library catalog
Renew items
Place holds
Download ebooks
Download audiobooks
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What users say

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What's New in SWAN Libraries +

26.07.00

July 22, 2026

Bug fixes, layout fixes, and performance updates

User reviews

Buggy

Managing the category toggles is tricky. You toggle the button, the app does something, but the toggle button stays the same, when in reality there is a delay. This creates confusion since you’re never quite sure if the change stuck or not. Likewise the pick up locations — the changes don’t seem to stick at all.
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Just frustrating enough

I try to use it all the time. I find it smooth and simple. But it logs me out constantly.

Discover section of App is blank, filters no longer work

The site was semi-functional at first, but many portions of app have stopped working. New videos and books no longer appear in the Discover section. Filters to search for items such as only DVDs no longer work at all. Fine if all you want to be able to do is see what you have checked out.

library deserves better than this

this app is okay. it works less than 50% of the time

I want to LOVE it….but I CAN’T

The functionality of the app is great for searching, exploring and even placing holds but there’s one HUGE problem that renders the app next to useless. I am logged out every session. There’s no way to remain logged in to the app. I’m not sure if it’s due to a glitch or functionality but the fact that I have to find and enter my library card number every time I want to use the app is a huge deterrent. PLEASE FIX THIS ISSUE!!!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

63 issues

Category toggles are tricky and don't reflect changes immediately

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Pick up location changes don't seem to stick

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App logs users out constantly

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Discover section is blank, new content doesn't appear

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Filters to search for items no longer work

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App works less than 50% of the time

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App is logged out every session, requires re-entry of library card number

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Cannot sign back in after being signed out

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Keyboard and Number pad do not work on login screen

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App takes forever to load

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App is impossible to customize

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App is clunky and has very little options

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App kicks users out for no reason

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App is generally unreliable

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App is not smart or intuitive

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App is buggy and unreliable

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App is consistently closing out and logs users out at random

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Filters for searches frequently don't work

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Buggy mediocre app

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Search requires retyping the entire field

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Filters by media format show results of filtered-out formats

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Filtering by library only shows home library and eVideo

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App crashes constantly

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App is slow

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App is signed out for no reason on a weekly basis

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App locks up iPhone before login

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App asks for Library Card # and return from keypad does NOT work

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App crashes on startup

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App is bricked after latest update

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Categories on discover page aren't linked or showing selected ones

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Tapping account icon and menus has a delay, leading to double taps

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Search filtering doesn't work

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Offline ecard access doesn't work

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Cannot select library location to get past initial screen

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Error when requesting certain holds

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App won't open

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App immediately crashes

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App crashes when it starts

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App won't open anymore, just crashes immediately

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Tapping holds crashes app

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App startup is cumbersome, requires selecting library each time and reading trivia screens

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Tapping my holds list keeps crashing the app

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Notifications are enabled but app says they are not

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App doesn’t support automatic iOS light/dark mode

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Correct login info returned as incorrect on first input

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Forgot PIN link returns a blank window

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Progress bar is choppy and not indicative of loading time

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Brightness doesn't return to original setting after using ecard

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Double/back to back loading icons at the start of future app launches

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App keeps crashing and/or losing account info during a session

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Old app was working fine, new app is a mess

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Filters are ignored

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App is extremely limited in functionality

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Categories like New DVDS do not open/populate

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App asks to allow notifications EVERY TIME

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For every book ordered, user has to input their library

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App is slow to start up

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App provides no convenient access to the library

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Facial recognition to open app should be available

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In notifications, enable all switch is confusing with individual alerts

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App is slow to load

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Have to force quit and go back in to see account info

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App is buggy

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Requested Features

38 requests

Fix the issue of being logged out every session

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Improve category toggles and make changes stick

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Fix discover section to show new content

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Make filters work correctly

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Add app support to website

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Improve loading times

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Allow customization

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Add more options

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Fix the issue of being kicked out of the app

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Improve reliability

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Make the app smarter and more intuitive

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Fix glitching and bugs

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Improve loading screen experience

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Ensure changes to pick up locations stick

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Allow retyping search fields instead of full retype

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Fix filter results to match selected media formats

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Allow filtering by any library, not just home library

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Add self checkout option

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Add facial recognition to open app

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Improve notification enabling process

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Add variety to loading screen facts

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Add a report feedback option

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Improve backward compatibility for older iOS versions

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Add a spinner or hourglass for loading

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Make categories on discover page linked

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Allow users to select library every time or remember it

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Add a submit or go button after entering library card number

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Add a percentage to the progress bar

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Add more fun facts with variety

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Ensure brightness returns to original setting after using ecard

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Remove double loading icons

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Fix 'Forgot PIN' link to work

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Add option to create a new account

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Include all libraries in the pick-up location list

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Add a search guidance for users

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Make the app less annoying with notification prompts

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Add a dark mode option

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Improve the discover page functionality

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FAQ

What does the SWAN Libraries+ app do?

The SWAN Libraries+ app allows you to manage your library account, search the catalog of participating libraries, renew borrowed items, and place holds on books. It also enables you to download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your device for convenient access.

What are the key features of SWAN Libraries+?

Key features include managing your library account, searching a comprehensive catalog, renewing items, placing holds, and downloading ebooks and audiobooks. The app provides a centralized platform for accessing resources from multiple libraries within the SWAN consortium.

Is SWAN Libraries+ free to use?

Yes, the SWAN Libraries+ app is free to download and use. There are no associated costs for accessing its features or for the books and audiobooks you download through the app. Your library membership provides access to these resources.

Which libraries are part of the SWAN consortium?

The SWAN consortium includes a wide range of public, academic, school, and special libraries across the Chicagoland area. The app's description lists many participating libraries, such as Acorn, Addison, Alsip-Merrionette Park, Batavia, and many more, covering numerous towns and institutions.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who are members of libraries within the SWAN consortium in the Chicagoland area. It is ideal for students, residents, and anyone who wishes to conveniently manage their library interactions and access digital resources from their mobile device.