New Friends Self-Service Trolleys

Come visit our two new self-service shelves, on the 2nd floor, stocked with individually priced holiday-themed items for children and adults, as well as year-round, gift-quality books/DVDs/CDs/puzzles. Shelves will be restocked as space opens up, so shop early and often!

First Ever Friends Garage Sale a Huge Success

The first ever Friends of the Library garage sale was a huge success. The Friends sold an estimated 16,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other items. The community turned out in huge numbers with many people taking advantage of the "bag sale" pricing. 

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

Join the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library for a Summer Garage Sale - our first book sale in over a year! Shop great deals inside and out. 

FanFest 2021 - This Time, It's Virtual

Get ready to get your geek on from March 20 through March 27 when FanFest returns to the Library as a virtual event. 

Main Library Building Open

The Mount Prospect Public Library reopened its Main Library February 1. The Main Library operates with limited capacity and time limits, allowing patrons to find and check out materials efficiently in less than an hour.

Warm Up with Winter Reading

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Don't want to miss Friends news and events? Follow the Friends of the Library on Facebook.

Friends Continues to Support the Library

Even though many in-person library programs have been cancelled, the Friends continues to support online, outdoor, and staff programs.

Please Hold on to Your Donations

We appreciate your generosity but we cannot accept donated items at this time. 

Support the Friends with a Year-End Gift

Looking to make a year-end charitable cash donation? Think of the Friends! 

Bargain Books on Library Trolleys

Do you miss shopping for books at the Friends book sales? Visit our book trolleys in the library for bargain books you can shop today.