Computers
Computers by Appointment: The library offers limited computer access at this time; patrons can reserve a computer up to one day in advance. Please call for information and availability: 847-847 253-5675.
Chromebook/Hotspot Bundle: The library offers Chromebooks with hotspots for two weeks to use at home. Use the app or call the library to place a hold, and pick up the computer using Parking Lot Pickup at the Main Library or South Branch. Basic setup instructions for use available in English and Spanish.
Hotspots: The library offers hotspots for two weeks. Use the app or call the library to place a hold, and pick up using Parking Lot Pickup at the Main Library or South Branch. Basic setup instructions included.
Click here to read the MPPL Internet Service policy.
Available on the E-Nets:
- Internet access
- Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Library subscription databases
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Paint
- Magnifier
- Notepad
- Adobe Reader
- Calculator
- Floppy drives
- CD-ROM drives
- USB ports for flash drives
- PowerDVD
- The Library provides more than 50 e-Net computers for the public and 11 express (Internet only). Computers are available for adults, teens, and kids.
- In Youth there are 6 iPads in the Family Place and 6 in the Discovery Zone.
- Several catalog-only computers are scattered throughout the Library for convenient searching of our collection.
- Special research computers include one legal/government research, two business research, and two genealogy research computers.
- We also provide a Large Text/Screenreader computer, loaded with the Zoom Text program.
To learn more about our Computer Equipment Policy & Guidelines for the Public click here.
Printing and Copies: Pay by Cash or Credit Card
- Printers and printing costs:
- Black/white: $.10/page
- Duplex/two-sided black/white: $ .15/page
- Color printer: $.25/page
- Duplex/two-sided color: $ .40/page
- Copiers and copy costs:
- Black/white: $.10/page
- Duplex/two-sided black/white: $ .15/page
- Color printer: $.25/page
- Duplex/two-sided color: $ .40/page
Fax or Scan on our SimpleScan
- Our SimpleScans, located in the lobby and by the second floor copiers, can be used to scan or fax documents following the step-by-step directions on the touchscreen.
- Scanned documents can be saved to a USB/flash drive, emailed, or printed. There is no charge for scans; the usual print charges apply to printed scans.
- Faxes cost $0.50 per page within the US and Canada, and $1.00 per page Internationally, and can be paid by either cash or credit cards.
- Faxes cannot be received at the Library.
- For any additional information, please ask at the Public Service Desks.
Other equipment:
- Typewriters: one
- Microfiche/Microfilm Readers with Printers: one
- The Friends of Library sells flash drives, and headphones at the Circulation Desk.
- If you bring in your own equipment, the library provides outlets, desks, and WiFi (public wireless internet).