Library Closed for Independence Day (July 4th)

The Mount Prospect Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The Library will reopen Sunday, July 5th, at noon. For more information, call 847/253-5675.

Keeping You Cool - Summer Salads With Whole Foods Market (Tuesday, July 7, 7:30 PM)

Ahhhhh, summer! Nothing tastes better on a warm weather day than a nice refreshing salad. Mark your calendar to see the culinary team from Whole Foods Market showcase ways to entertain without turning on the oven. Recipes include a crunchy quinoa salad, strawberry spinach salad, and greens with homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Recipes and preparation tips will be provided. There is a $2 nonrefundable fee due at registration, and space is limited to 50. Please sign up at the Registration Desk.

Libraries lend a hand in tough times

Libraries play a vital role in the community.  Hear what the Today show had to say about how Libraries are meeting the people's needs. Click Here

Read on the Wild Side! June 1 - July 31, 2009

Participating in our Summer Reading Program is easier than ever.
Start today by downloading the instructions and a reading log. 
Then, stop by the Library to complete your registration and begin picking up prizes.
Click Here to start reading on the Wild Side.

Summer Concert: Show Tunes From Stage and Screen (Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 PM)

Let the talented singers of Encore! entertain you with songs from hit musicals that made the successful transition from Broadway stage to silver screen. Whether it’s a classic from Gypsy or Sound of Music or one of the more contemporary tunes featured in Mamma Mia or Rent, you’ll be able to name that tune in just a few notes. This 20-member ensemble is based in Buffalo Grove and performs at festivals and events throughout Chicagoland. So “clear the decks, clear the tracks, you’ve got nothing to do but relax”* at this entertaining evening sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. Register Online or call 847/253-5675. 

A New and Creative Way to Compost (Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 PM)

Composting with worms, also known as vermiculture, is a simple, clean, and odorless way to recycle kitchen waste. You can use worm composting in your house or apartment to harness the natural wisdom and efficiency of red worms, thus reducing the amount of garbage being sent to landfills and nurturing the symbiotic relationship between the earth and all of its living beings. During this program, an Urban Worm Girl representative will show you how a pound of hungry worms fed kitchen scraps, such as egg shells and paper towels, will provide you with nutrient-rich fertilizer. Return your goodness to the earth, minimize your waste, and feed your garden, houseplants, and the earth with this easy way to go green. Register Online or call 847/253-5675. 

Making the Most of Your Digital Photographs (Tuesday, June 30, 7:30 PM)

How does a digital camera differ from your father's (or mother's) 35mm camera? Is film going the way of dinosaurs? Learn more about the features and functionality of digital cameras, how to save files to your computer, and e-mail pictures to friends and family. This program also offers a demonstration of the free Google® software program Picasa(TM). Picasa allows users to crop, rotate, and enhance image quality, make slideshows and screensavers, order prints online, and make Gift Disks.

Chicago in the Movies (Tuesday, June 2, 7:30 PM)

From our rambling El trains to our distinctive skyline, Hollywood loves Chicago. See how the Windy City has been immortalized in such films as The Blues Brothers, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, In the Good Old Summertime, The Fugitive, and The Untouchables. In fact, Chicago's history of filmmaking is almost as old as movies themselves. The first motion picture camera was manufactured around 1895, and, by 1897, William Selig, a former magician, was producing and showing films in Chicago. Steve Frenzel, film historian, will discuss the challenges of filming in one of the greatest cities in the world and share fun facts and trivia about Chicago and the movies filmed here. Register Online or call 847/253-5675.  

Customer Service That Works (Wednesday, May 27, 8:30 AM)

Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can offer promotions and slash prices to bring in as many new customers as you want, but unless you can get some of those customers to come back, your business won’t be profitable for long. Good customer service is all about bringing customers back. Learn some of the best practices in customer services and the common pitfalls to avoid. Cosponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Library, this series was developed to support the success of local businesses. Register Online or call 847/253-5675. 

Create Your Own Container Garden (Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 PM)

Growing plants in pots or urns offers you a variety of ways to provide flexibility, creativity, and decoration to your garden. Even the smallest patio or porch can boast a crop of vegetables or a garden of flowers in containers. Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens will guide you through this project as you make a lovely garden planter. Pot, soil, and annuals are included in the $18 nonrefundable supply fee. Bring gardening gloves. Space is limited. Register Online or call 847/253-5675.