In-Library Only

MacBook

MacBook Pro Laptop

Several of these laptops are equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite in addition to Garage Band, iMovie, Keynote, and more.

Ask at the 3rd or 4th floor information desk.  Requires a valid library card and photo ID.

Windows 10 Touch Screen Laptops

Windows 10 Touch Screen Laptop

Our touchscreen laptops are ideal for internet access, Microsoft Office Suite 2013, videoconferencing, and more.

Ask at the 3rd or 4th floor information desk.  Requires a valid library card and photo ID.

Toshiba VHS to DVD recorder

Video Cassette to DVD Converter

Convert home movies on VHS to a DVD or digital file. The conversion station on the 4th floor is available on a walk-in basis and is self-directed with instructions.  You may walk in or call the reference desk at (847) 376-2841 to see if it is currently available.

Expect the conversion to happen in real time.  Plan to be here for the duration and have your project finished before we close.  We have blank DVDs available at the desk for $0.25 or you can bring your own. Quick start guide. Toshiba User Manual.

We have one that stays on the 4th floor for in-house use, and one that circulates, found on the 3rd floor.

Wolverine film and slide scanner

Slide to Digital Converter

This slide scanner can convert film negatives or 35mm slides into digital images. No computer or software is needed. Instead, save straight onto an SD card. Ask at the 4th floor desk. Quick start guide.

We have one that stays on the 4th floor for in-house use, and one that circulates, found on the 3rd floor

Epson flatbed scanner

Epson Flatbed Scanner

We have two sit-down stations on the 4th floor of the library, available on a walk-in basis

Public scanners that scan to email or fax are also available on the 3rd and 4th floors.

Elgato digital converter

Elgato Video Capture

This can be used in concert with the VHS-DVD converter if you would like to convert your video as a digital file onto a USB or laptop (rather than onto a DVD)

We have one that stays on the 4th floor for in-house use, and one that circulates, found on the 3rd floor

audio cassette tape to MP3 converter

Pyle audio cassette tape to MP3 converter

Convert your cassette tapes to MP3. Great for preserving those old mix tapes, voice, or instrument recordings!

Note: if our circulating item is not available, you can either place a hold as usual or use the one on the fourth floor within the library.

We have one that stays on the 4th floor for in-house use, and one that circulates, found on the 3rd floor.

calculators

Calculators

TI-89 calculators are available for in-house use at the 3rd floor desk.

TI-30X scientific calculators are available for in-house use at the 4th floor desk.

for purchase

For purchase on the 4th floor

Blank DVDs ($0.25)
small USB storage drives ($3)
earbuds ($1.25)