The library provides more than 50 public computers and 3 express (Internet only). Computers are available for adults, teens, and kids.
In Youth, there are 6 iPads and 4 laptops at the Youth Services desk. (Please note these items are only available to use in-house at the Youth Services Department.)
Several catalog-only computers are scattered throughout the Library for convenient searching of our collection.
One computer is set aside in the genealogy area for quiet research.
We also provide a Large Text/Screenreader computer, loaded with the Jaws program.
Our South Branch location provides 6 public computers available for adults, teens, and kids.
In-House Laptop Lending
The Mount Prospect Public Library offers PC and Mac laptops for checkout and use in the library building. Laptops are checked out with a mouse and charging cable, and offer a variety of software including web browsers, MS Office, and Zoom.
Procedures
Mac and PC laptops are available for checkout from the Research desk; PC laptops are available at the Youth and South Branch desks.
Patrons must have a library card that is current and in good standing in the library’s system. To check out a laptop, you must show your library card or photo ID.
The laptop checkout period is 2 hours in the Main Library and 1 hour at the South Branch.
One laptop may be checked out on a library card.
Laptops may not leave the library premises and must be returned by 15 minutes before closing time.
Please do not leave laptops unattended.
Free Printing and Copying
Mount Prospect Public Library cardholders receive free printing and copying credits annually. Credits are for 200 pages of black and white printing and copying, or 80 pages of color printing and copying, or a combination of black and white and color. Free printing credits are non-transferrable, non-refundable, have no cash value, and the credits do not carry over from year to year.
Our SimpleScans can be used to scan or fax documents following the step-by-step directions on the touchscreen. They can be found at the Main Library by the second floor copiers, and at South Branch.
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 cannot be received at the library.
For any additional information, please ask at the Public Service Desks
Other Equipment
Typewriters: One at the Main Library
Microfiche/Microfilm Readers with Printers: One at the Main Library
If you bring in your own equipment, the library provides outlets, desks, and WiFi (public wireless internet) at both the Main Library and South Branch.
