e-Library
The e-Library is your home for digital resources, if you want to check out a book or magazine and the library is closed, that’s no problem with our e-Library, we’re open 24/7 and we’re just a click away.
Need help? Our staff is available by chat and text Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Saturday-Sunday (1-5 p.m.).
- To chat: Use our Live Chat
- To text: 847-750-4ASK (847-750-4275)
Staying in? We’ve got you covered! You can still access our wide variety of digital subscriptions and web resources in our MPPL e-Library right from home. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of web resources and digital services to keep you and your family occupied.
Click here to access your own home e-Library.
OverDrive e-Media
Download e-books, audiobooks, and magazines with your Mount Prospect Public Library card! A Mount Prospect Public Library card in good standing and your pin are required to use this collection. Login with your 14-digit library card barcode (no spaces) and four-digit PIN (which is preset to the last four digits of your telephone number, unless you have changed it).
You can also use the Libby app from OverDrive to access materials on your mobile device.
Hoopla Digital Media
Enjoy free movies, music, e-books, and audiobooks from Hoopla on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card. Users get up to 10 free checkouts per month. A MPPL card in good standing is required to register.
Kanopy
Stream free movies on your mobile device or computer with your Mount Prospect Public Library card. Users get up to 10 checkouts per month. A MPPL card in good standing is required to register.
Comics Plus
This database offers over 20,000 digital comics and graphic novels for all ages. The comics are updated weekly and there are no holds, no waits and no limits on checkouts.
O’Reilly for Public Libraries
Your institution provides you free access to our 35K+ books, 30K+ hours of video, curated learning paths, case studies, interactive tutorials, audio books, and O’Reilly conference videos!
Tutor.com
Get live, one-on-one assistance for students and job seekers. Tutors are available 2-9 PM to assist with homework in many subjects, writing skills, resumes, cover letters and more. Or access the Skills Center 24/7. Each valid Mount Prospect Public Library Cardholder receives up to 5 free tutoring sessions per week. You will need your library card and four digit PIN to sign in and create an account with Tutor.com.
Pressreader
Offers access to enhanced digital replicas of more than 6,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries in 60+ languages.
Web Resources
Access more than 50 premium databases with your Mount Prospect Public Library card. Learn a language with Mango Languages, fix your own car with Auto Repair Reference Center, check on your investments with Morningstar, or Value Line, look for ratings in Consumer Reports, find magazine articles with Masterfile, and much, much more.
Library Videos
Missed a program? Want to see what’s new at the Library? Take a look at our Library’s video selection.