Contributed by Becca Books are magical! One moment we could be traveling on a Friendship train in the 1940s French countryside, while the next we are navigating Ancient China on the Silk Roads. Books might introduce us to characters like Clare, an undead fox who ushers souls to the afterlife, or Finn, a troubled boy learning the healing power of nature. Nonfiction books can answer questions like: Is a tomato, a fruit or a vegetable? or how can humans help animals safely cross our roads? Biographies…
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Finding the Right Fit: Preschool and Child Care Information Night
In Mount Prospect, we are fortunate to have an abundance of high-quality early childhood programs to choose from — but that can also be quite daunting. MPPL is here to help by offering our various resources.
Grade School Programs
Grade schoolers are full of exploratory energy, curiosity, imagination, and growing skills! Whether you're looking for programs to help your grade schooler try something new, dive deeper into a special interest, or grow their background knowledge --- all while making new friends --- we’ve got something for everyone. Book Clubs Our interactive, hands-on Youth book clubs…
We Have a Dream
In the popular children’s book Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson, a small boy unexpectedly finds a baby plant while cleaning up trash in his neighborhood. The seedling becomes a symbol of hope as he and a new friend transplant it to a garden plot they’ve built. When the plants flourish under their care,…
January at the Library
The end of 2025 feels extra special, and we’re so thankful for all the memories we made with you this year. We can’t wait to make even more in the months ahead! January is bursting with fun, learning, and giggles for babies through fifth graders. We’ve got some super-special storytimes this month — like a Fire Safety Storytime with the Mount Prospect Fire Department and a Sports Storytime. Click here to see…
We have bilingual storytimes!
To reach even more of our patrons, diversify our programming, and give patrons opportunities to learn about different languages, songs, crafts, and cultures, we are excited to now offer regular bilingual storytimes.
Celebrate Diwali
Diwali is a special five-day holiday known as the Festival of the Lights. It is a very important holiday in the Hindu religion and in India, but it is also celebrated all over the world by people of different religions. Here at the library, we are so excited to celebrate Diwali with you! We will have amazing performers, crafts, and activities for families. We hope you’ll join us on from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 4.
Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history, cultures, and contributions of Americans with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, Central, and South American ancestry. We’re here to connect you with books and learning experiences celebrating Hispanic heritage throughout the year. You’re invited to join us at a program, check out books by Latin American and Hispanic authors, and delve into resources that explore the achievements of Hispanic communities across the United States.
New Beginnings – September and October Programs
Here in Youth, the end of summer and the start of fall feel so bittersweet. Thank you for making our summer 2025 at the library so much fun! We're here to keep the fun, learning, and memory-making going all year long for babies through fifth graders. Whether you'd like to meet other new parents, support…
Savor Summer at the Library
It's here, it's really here! Long days, warm breezes, drippy-sticky ice cream cones. What do you love most about summer? We hope the library will be part of your family's memory-making this summer.
