Mount Prospect Public Library hits record high

The library hit a new record in 2006 when Mount Prospect residents checked out 25% more items in 2006 than before the library’s renovation.

At last night’s Library Board Meeting, Marilyn Genther, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Public Library, announced that Mount Prospect Public Library patrons checked out over 817,000 items, a new record for the library. This figure represents a 25% increase in checkouts over a five year period.

Another record was set when patrons logged over 100,000 hours on the library’s computers, the equivalent of 4,200 days of continuous computer use in just one year, proving the library is the community’s gateway to information. These record-setting figures were achieved while the library’s total collection held steady at 468,000 items.

Other figures released included a 66.5% increase in number of the Automated telephone renewals (847-590-3200) and a 35% increase in Online renewals, helping residents reduce their overdue notices by 32%.

The library is continuing to offer new ways for the community to access information by allowing Online program registration, the ability to electronically access magazine articles and the ability to download books to a computer, mp3 player or a PDA through MyMediaMall. Be sure to check out the library’s website, www.mppl.org, for all the latest offerings.