Sleep Apnea (Tuesday - November 24, 7:30 P.M.)

Snoring is the sound of a partially obstructed airway during sleep. While snoring may be harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. Join us as David Bohm, DDS, explains the comfort, ease of use, and convenience of oral appliance therapy as a treatment alternative to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine for sleep apnea.

Library Life: October 2009

Now playing, an interview with Greg Gove, the artist behind the new Youth mural!  Watch the latest Library Life for this segment plus trivia about Route 66 and staff book recommendations. Click Here to watch.

Home for the Holidays With Whole Foods Market (Tuesday - November 17, 7:30 P.M.)

Spice up this year’s family gatherings and dinner parties with new recipes that reflect the flavors of the season. Whole Foods Market is back with three new recipes to add to your holiday repertoire: pumpkin cream cheese dip with gingersnaps, potato latkes, and maple apple crisp. 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.

Training to Be Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet to Good Behavior (Tuesday - November 10, 7:30 P.M.)

Alex Brooks, owner of the Alex Brooks Canine Center in Des Plaines, will share his secrets for dealing with a variety of behavior-related issues, including how to train an aggressive, timid, or overactive dog; teaching basic commands; ending excessive barking; leash training; tips for purchasing a dog; the differences between pet shops, private breeders, and shelter dogs; understanding your dog’s body language; and how to introduce a new dog into the home or to an existing dog. Brooks will explain how to communicate with your dog in its natural language and how to fulfill your dog’s instinctive need for leadership. This seminar will be followed by a question and answer session. Participation in this program is for the two-legged members of your family.

Alex Brooks is a regular columnist for a major newspaper and a frequent guest on Comcast Cable TV’s “Contempo” show. He has trained dogs for famous athletes, including Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, as well as the K-9 units of several police departments. In his spare time, Brooks volunteers his expertise to animal shelters by training stray and abandoned dogs to become more adoptable. He also trains dogs to help the physically challenged gain improved freedom, independence, and quality of life.

This program is for pet owners. Please leave your dogs at home.

Midway Ramblers: A Taste of Cajun Music (Tuesday, November 3, 7:30 P.M.)

National French Week (November 4 – 10)/La Semaine du Français
The Midway Ramblers Cajun Band will help us kick off National French Week. Join us for a lively and entertaining evening of true Cajun, hot Zydeco, and Louisiana Blues music as we look at how the French have reached across the Atlantic and touched our lives. Mount Prospect’s Sister City of Sèvres is just one of our many connections to France! This program is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission. Click Here for more information.

From Spacious Skies to Purple Mountains Majesty: Traveling to 3 National Parks

Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 P.M.

Intrepid traveler John Lynn will share his 600-mile mountain biking adventure from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to West Glacier, Montana – including Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks. Along the way, he will take you to small-town America, American Indian Reservations, popular tourist sites, and roads less traveled.
John, a Chicago area native with a degree in history, has personally hiked, bicycled, and canoed nearly 25,000 miles of historic and scenic routes in North America and the British Isles. This program is part of our Annual Cultural Series.

Tapestry of Sound Concert: Music of the People, by the People, for the People (October 13, 7:30 P.M.)

Music has long been a vital thread in the cultural fabric that makes up our nation. Join us for an entertaining and educational concert of country, folk, and bluegrass music from a uniquely American perspective. Music lovers will appreciate this special opportunity to enjoy Eric Lambert's compelling performance of the traditional Acoustic Americana music of Woody Guthrie, Stephen Foster, the Carter family, and more on the banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar. This program is part of our Annual Cultural Series.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66 (Tuesday, October 6, 7:30 P.M.)

Arguably the most famous highway in the world, Route 66 has played a major role in U.S. history from the time of the Great Depression through today, where it still serves as a way to see America by car. This lively presentation by author Dave Clark includes music, a virtual tour from Chicago to LA, and little-known facts about this historic highway called by a variety of names, including Will Rogers Highway, the Mother Road, and the Main Street of America. Follow trails first blazed by Native American footpaths, 19th century canals, and railroad trunk lines. Learn how the highway was built, why it started in Chicago, and how the Interstate Highway System brought about the demise of Route 66. This program is part of our Annual Cultural Series Series.

Floral Design: Create an Autumn Centerpiece (Tuesday, September 29, 7:30 P.M.)

Get ready for autumn by creating a beautiful fall centerpiece with help from Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts. This handmade combination of fresh seasonal flowers and foliage will make a welcome addition to your home’s table or hearth. There is a $15 nonrefundable fee due at registration, and space is limited to 25. Please sign up at the Registration Desk.

An Oktoberfest Concert With Die Musikmeisters (9-22-09, 7:30-9:00 p.m.)

 Roll out the barrel, we’ll have a barrel of fun…with an authentic German Oompah band! Die Musikmeisters will use polkas, marches, classic songs, and authentic costumes to bring the spirit of Oktoberfest to our little corner of the world. This free concert is sponsored by the Mount Prospect Library Foundation. Tuesday September 22, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Click Here for more information.