Business Services

Elmhurst Public Library supports Elmhurst’s dynamic, local business community.  We offer the services below to help you to start, run and grow your business.  Please contact us if you have further questions.

Services for Elmhurst Public Library Business cardholders:

Owners of businesses located in Elmhurst are entitled to an EPL business library card which grants them access to the following services.

Meeting space:

Group study rooms

Meeting Rooms and the Computer Training Lab are available for a modest fee

Online Research Tools:

• Business and investing research tools are available 24/7 from your office or home.  They include business directories, demographic information, legal forms, journal articles and much more.

Business Books:

Subscribe to our monthly e-mail lists to stay posted on the newest Business books

Other Services and Amenities for Business Users:

The following services do not require an Elmhurst Public Library card

• Wi-Fi
• Public Computers that offer a wide array of productivity and creativity software
• Printers (B&W and color)
• Wireless printing from personal devices inside and outside the building
• Scan EZ Stations which scan to email, USB, Google Drive and fax
• Scanners
• Copiers (B&W and color)
• More Than Mocha coffee shop
• Fax machine
• Stapler, 3 hole punch and scissors
• Comfortable seating with beautiful Wilder Park views

Local resources for businesses

• Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce
• City of Elmhurst Business resources
• Fox Valley SCORE
  Need help with starting or running your small business? Fox Valley SCORE offers free mentoring, workshops and resources for anyone who is currently operating a business or thinking about starting one. The team of mentors is comprised of successful business people with a wealth of real-world experience who can guide you to success. Free individual mentoring sessions are available at Elmhurst Public Library.
• U.S. Small Business Administration

Testimonial

“For a small business like mine, the Elmhurst Public Library gives me free access to essential demographic data and public records that would cost me $100s, if not $1,000s, if I had to buy the data directly from the very same companies who let me use them for free through the library! Through these databases, I can identify, mail, or even call my best prospects from anywhere in Chicagoland or throughout Illinois. If there is a better way to build a business, please let me know!”

-Bob Hedrick, EA, MST

Elmhurst Tax Accountant and Business Owner