Prospect Heights Public Library News & Announcements

WHAT'S NEW

Library Updates: Return to Curbside Only (Updated 9/14/20)
As of Monday, September 14, 2020, the Library will be offering virtual and curbside pickup service only starting until the renovation is complete in Spring 2021. Our hours will remain unchanged. The Library will be closed completely to the public on Thursday, October 1, through Saturday, October 3, to allow for moving of the collections. Starting October 5, we will resume curbside pickup service only until the renovation is complete. For a additional information, visit our Library Updates page.

Library Renovation: Updated 9/15/2020
The Library renovation is now set to begin on October 5. We will continue to document our renovation on our Renovation Update page, keeping you updated with current information, photos, and more. Check out our current architect's rendering for a more detailed look at the renovation.

3D Printing (Updated 9/15/20)
Due to patron requests, 3D printing will be available during the renovation. There will be limits to the size and number of a prints. We will inform you if your submitted print will be accepted as each printed design is different. To submit a print, click on the Online Resources sidebar and click 3D Print Request. When your print is complete, we will contact you to set up a curbside pickup to receive your print.

Curbside Pickup:
For instruction on how to use our Curbside Pickup Service, click the image below for additional details.

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Book Bundle:
Enter for a chance to win a Book Bundle! To help choose, view photos of the bundles on the Library's Flickr page, www.flickr.com/photos/phpl or view them on display at the Library. Email ajbisanz@phpl.info with your bundle pick now until September 30.

Election Information:
The local branch of the League of Women Voters, which serves Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove, and Prospect Heights, would like to provide you with voting information for the upcoming election. Attached are non-partisan information, both in English and Spanish. Visit the League's website for additional information.

Your Library Online:
Even if you cannot make it to the Library physically, you can still check out eBooks, audio-books, movies, TV shows, music, and magazines digitally with our various online resources, all for free with your Prospect Heights Public Library card. Learn more about our resources and how to use them here. Also be sure to check out our online databases, which include resources on genealogy, health, newspaper archives, school help, and more, plus subscribe to our enewsletter for the latest news and information.

Fine Free:
We are happy to announce that the Library is going fine free! Check out the new Fine-free Procedures.

Access Video On Demand:
Introducing two new video on demand services, Access Video On Demand: Master Collection and Access Video On Demand: Just for Kids!

Printing at the Library From Home:
No printer at home? You can now upload print jobs from your home computer and submit them to the Prospect Heights Public Library's printer. There are two methods detailed through our instructional videos, either through our website or through the PrinterOn App. Once completed, you can pick them up via curbside pickup.

Youth/Young Adult Book Match:
Looking for suggestions for some books to read? Then fill out and submit our online Youth/Young Adult Book Match form and a PHPL librarian will recommend 5 titles that we think you will enjoy!

Register for a Library Card Online to Access Our Databases and Online Book Options:
Online library card registration for residents of the Prospect Heights Library District is available under the My Account tab on the left-hand side of the page of our website or by clicking here. We will be processing registrations while we are closed and once a patron gets a library card number they will have access to all of our online resources.

2020 Census:
Ten minutes. That's all it takes to complete the 2020 U.S. Census online. Please respond now on my2020census.gov using the Census ID recently sent by mail from the U.S. Census Bureau. Lost the letter? No problem, you still can complete the Census online by following the directions for "If you do not have a Census ID." For more information, watch this instruction video.

Library Finances
The 2019-20 Budget (Appropriation and Levy) is now available for your viewing.

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