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August 30, 2019
August 15, 2019
@Your Library
Library Closures:
Beginning Sunday, September 8, we will resume our Sunday hours of 1:00 - 5:00 pm, for the school year.
Board Meeting Time Change:
The start time for the regular meeting of the Prospect Heights Public Library District Board of Trustees scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 has been changed. The meeting will start at 5:00 P.M. instead. The date remains Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
First Search:
First Search is an online resource available from the Prospect Heights Public Library. Provided by the Illinois State Library, this resource allows you to search and request library materials from libraries throughout the state and nation even when they are not available through a local public library. This video tutorial demonstrates how to access and use this resource and highlights some of its key search features.
Digital Library of Illinois:
MyMediaMall has been renamed Digital Library of Illinois. This change will not affect your current checkouts or holds on the OverDrive or Libby apps.
Explore More Illinois:
Check out Explore More Illinois, a new service that allows Prospect Heights Library card holders to receive free passes, discounted admission, and other deals, from a wide variety of Illinois cultural attractions, including the Chicago Children's Museum, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Caterpillar Visitor's Center, and more. Find out more about Explore More Illinois by visiting their FAQ.
Passport Services
The Prospect Heights Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility. If you are interested in applying for a passport at the Library, visit our Passport Services page for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities @ Your Library!
Middle School Mentor, High School Mentor, Teen Advisory Board, Interlibrary Loan Picker, Special Projects and Events, volunteers wanted, needed and appreciated! If interested, please submit a Volunteer Application. For more information contact Alice Bisanz atajbisanz@phpl.info.
Library Finances
The 2018-19 Budget (Appropriation and Levy) is now available for your viewing.
July 29, 2019
Visit the Coral Reefs Display @ Your Library
August 1 - August 31, All Ages
Go under the sea to experience the lively
metropolis of the coral reef! This exhibit will
enrich the mind with the colors and variety of
one of Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems.