Consumer Reports: Consumer Reports is an online resource designed to aid in making the right buying decision. This video tutorial demonstrates how to access and use this resource and highlights some of its features, including product ratings and reviews, buying guides, item comparisons and more. For more information about this resource, please contact the Library.
Winter StoryWalk 2018-2019: StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. StoryWalk Prospect Heights is stationed along the trail of Lions Park, just east of the Library. Come read it while you take a stroll with your family.
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! Junior Library Volunteer, Study Buddy Tutor, Teen Advisory Board, Tech Tutor, High School Mentor, Let's Talk Tutor volunteers wanted, needed and appreciated! If interested, please submit a Volunteer Application. For more information contact Alice atajbisanz@phpl.info.
Library Finances The 2018-19 Budget (Appropriation and Levy) is now available for your viewing.
Find A Great Program @ Your Library Check out the wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults we have planned for you and Register today!
Seasonal Breather Saturday, November 24, 3:00 pm Join us for hot drinks, therapy dogs, and a massage therapist. Register
Movies with Ali: Fantastic Beasts 2 Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 pm Join us at AMC Randhurst Theatre for their $5 Tuesday special. We'll watch a movie, then discuss it over food and drinks at a local eatery. Register
Art with Ali Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 pm Join us as we spend an evening making art in a nonconstructive, encouraging environment. Register
Intro to Our New Catalog Learn all about the Library's new online catalog, Polaris, which includes a number of new and useful features. Friday, May 4, 12:00 - 1:00 REGISTER Saturday, May 12, 3:00 - 4:00 pm REGISTER
Welcome to Polaris: Logging In The library has launched our new catalog system, Polaris! This video tutorial shows you how to log in to your library account in our new system.
StoryWalk StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children's book are attached to wooden stakes, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed to the next page in the story. StoryWalk Prospect Heights is stationed along the trail of Lions Park, just east of the Library. The StoryWalk was created in partnership with the Prospect Heights Park District. Our featured seasonal story for Spring 2018 is "Hurray for Spring!" by Patricia Hubbell, so come read it while you take a stroll with your family.
March Book Madness Winner The results are in and the winner of this year's March Book Madness competition is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas! Thank you to everyone who voted to determine our 2018 Ultimate Book Champion!
New Genealogy Databases The Library has two new genealogy databases, America's GenealogyBank, a database nearly 249 million of United States core genealogical records from 1690 to the present day, most of which are unique to its collection, and America's Obituaries and Death Notices, the largest and most comprehensive collection of newspaper obituaries and death notices for the USA
Digital Media Lab Welcome to the Digital Media Lab, where you can create movies, edit photos, digitize old photos and tapes, create a scrap-booking project, design a 3D print, and more using our software and equipment!
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! Junior Library Volunteer, Study Buddy Tutor, Teen Advisory Board, Tech Tutor, High School Mentor, Let's Talk Tutor volunteers wanted, needed and appreciated! If interested, please submit a Volunteer Application. For more information contact Alice at ajbisanz@phpl.info.
Library Finances The 2017-18 Budget (Appropriation and Levy) is now available for your viewing.
Find A Great Program @ Your Library Check out the wide variety of programs for children, teens, and adults we have planned for you and Register today!
