Esther Salutillo, LCSW 
Deputy Director of Human Services
Oversees the daily operations and coordinates services and programs of the Community Connections Center. 

Jacquelyn Damian, LSW
Community Social Worker 
Provides direct services to residents, assists with linkage and referrals and provides advocacy to reduce barriers to accessing social services. 

Jhoana Mendoza, LSW
Community Social Worker 
Manages the Emergency Assistance Program, provides direct services to residents, assists with linkage and referrals and provides advocacy to reduce barriers to accessing social services. 

Rosa Gonzalez
Administrative Assistant 
Provides information on Village services, social services and resource information to residents and visitors of the Community Connections Center. 

Mount Prospect Police Department

Katy Sromek, as the Community Resource Officer maintains hours at the Community Connections Center to assist residents with information on local, state, federal and traffic laws, file reports for non-crime related issues.  Katy is also a Certified Car Seat Technician and is available to inspect or install infant and child car seats free of charge.  

Contact Information
847-506-9430

The South Branch brings library materials and services closer to residents in South Mount Prospect. Our collection includes books for all ages in English and Spanish, along with movies, magazines, video games, and more. Patrons can request materials from the Main library to be picked up at the South Branch, making hundreds of thousands of items more accessible. There is a book return outside the library where patrons can return materials from either location 24/7. Inside, we have space for residents to study and work, with access to computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Families visit South Branch with their children to read and play with our toys, board games, and other activities. We host a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults all year long. Our staff speak multiple languages, including Spanish, and can help patrons with technology, reading recommendations, and other library and information needs.

Hours of Operation 
Monday- Friday 11am-7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am – 3pm

Contact Information
Telephone: 847-590-4090
Fax: 847-253-0642
Website: mppl.org

In 2007, the Village received a grant of $50,000 from the Chicago Community Trust to perform a feasibility study for a resource center. This feasibility study was comprised of three components: a needs assessment, development of an operating budget and a sustainability plan. In 2008, the Chicago Community Trust awarded the Village a second $50,000 grant to work on start-up costs, marketing and business plans. In 2009, the Village was awarded a third $50,000 grant to help fund the Center. 

The development of the Community Connections Center in 2009 included a partnership between the Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department and the Mount Prospect Public Library which created a South Branch Library.  With this partnership, South Mount Prospect residents are able to access services offered by the Human Services Department and library services offered by the South Branch Library.   The continued expansion of the Community Connections Center has included partnerships with various local community and social services agencies, which has resulted in an increase in the level of services available for residents.  The Community Connections Center is funded by the municipal budget and grant funds from Elk Grove Township.