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.
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.
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..
3-D Printing
Mount Prospect Public Library strives to connect people to resources that spark innovation within their lives. We provide access to the FlashForge Creator Pro 2 to engage the community with new and emerging technologies.
Using Our 3-D Printers
To use our 3-D printers, please fill out the submission form below.
Print jobs must be submitted using the form below.
Must be an MPPL cardholder.
For patrons under 18 years of age, permission from a parent or guardian is required. A parent or guardian may confirm permission in person, over the phone, by email, or in the comments section of a submission.
If submission exceeds maximum build size or time, files will be scaled.
Items can only be printed in one color.
Filament of the same color sometimes sport subtle variations in pigment.
Due to high demand, the 3D printing submission rules have changed and will now be placed into slots that are first come, first serve.
Patrons may submit a total of 3 submissions per month, and there will be 3 slots available per week. If a patron submits more than one submission at a time, these submissions will be spread into one slot per week over the course of three weeks.
Print time will not exceed 8 hours.
We will not print illegal, inappropriate, potentially dangerous items, or items that violate copyright laws.
If the model fails to print or requires editing, patrons will be contacted to edit and resubmit their designs. Patrons will not be charged for failed or incomplete print jobs.
Patrons can contact staff for the cost of printing and estimated completion time.
Patrons will receive notification when the print job is completed.
Items will be available for pick up at the Registration Desk. Production times may be up to a week or longer.
Items must be picked up within 2 weeks. Items that are not picked up become property of the library and may be recycled. Patrons will be charged for the items.
Cost
The cost of 3D printing submissions is $1.00, plus $0.10 per meter. Please review the guidelines above.
