Mount Prospect Public Library reopens its doors

The Mount Prospect Public Library reopened its doors to the public Monday, July 6, for patrons to find and check out materials at its Main Library and South Branch locations.

Upon arrival, patrons can expect to be greeted by library staff to answer questions and ensure capacity limits.

The library requires patrons and staff members to wear face coverings while inside, as well as practice safe distancing.

The Main Library has allocated hours for vulnerable patrons from 10-11 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday.

Browsing time is a maximum of one hour and no eating or drinking is allowed; patrons are encouraged to pick up materials and keep moving so others may enter the library. Public computers are available for one-hour sessions.

Patrons are reminded they can place holds on materials using the Mount Prospect Public Library app to pick up in-person or schedule Parking Lot Pickup by selecting either the Main Library or South Branch locations.

To pick up kids' bundles and activities, or to receive book recommendations, patrons may email KidsRead@mppl.org (youth) or readers@mppl.org (adults and teens).

For contactless options, patrons are encouraged to use the library's Parking Lot Pickup, digital services, or sign up for home delivery (limited service). Virtual programming continues, including author visits, reader recommendations and book talks, personal finance and career guidance, and story times.

Study rooms, meeting rooms, video games, Teen Space, Discovery Zone, children's play areas and toys, and in-person programs will not be available. Public seating is also not available except to accommodate patrons with mobility impairments.

Updated public Main Library hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. South Branch hours are from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of the month.

For details, visit www.mppl.org/reopening and social media channels.

The library's services may change at any time. Library personnel are actively monitoring conditions for the health and safety of our patrons and staff, and the library will adjust accordingly.

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