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.
Limited Time Free Trial Resources:
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many different companies are offering their resources online completely free to help people for the duration of the quarantine. You can view them all here.
Library Renovation:
The Library Board has approved plans to renovate the Library. We expect construction to begin this August or September. In the meantime, we will document our renovation on our website, keeping you updated with current information, photos, and more. Check out our current architect's rendering for a more detailed look at the renovation. Please note this is not the final version and details are subject to change.
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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