Upcoming Events @ MPPL
Trees and Seeds: Intergenerational Book Discussion
(March 6)
Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard Atwater
This intergenerational book discussion group will let adults “plant the seed of a story” with their children or other young family members, Tuesday, March 6, 6 – 7 p.m. Participants will enjoy dinner and a discussion of Richard Atwater’s Mr. Popper’s Penguins. To register, call 847-253-5675 or register online.
Benefits of Business Retirement Plans
(March 6)
Financial specialist Brian Hamm presents a program on retirement plans designed specifically for small business owners Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Hamm will offer detailed information on what to consider when setting up a 401K plan, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), and SEP plans for your employees. To register, call 847-253-5675 or register online.
Food for Thought
(March 7)
Blackberry Winter: My Earlier Years by Margaret Mead
The Library’s “Food for Thought” book group will meet Wednesday, March 7, 1 p.m., for a discussion of Blackberry Winter: My Earlier Years by Margaret Mead. Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. Call 847-253-5675 for more information.
Learn to Use the Internet
(March 7)
Library computer trainer Michelle Vonderhaar will provide an introduction to the newest version of Internet Explorer Web browser (IE7) and the World Wide Web Wednesday, March 7, 1 p.m. Users will learn about Web addresses, links, and more. Attendees should have a basic knowledge of computers and experience using a mouse. Space is limited. To register, call 847-253-5675 or register online.
Movies @ MPPL
(March 7 & March 8)
The Library presents a complimentary movie screening Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m., and Thursday, March 8, 1 p.m. For more information on this month’s featured film*, call 847-253-5675.
*Editor’s note: Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, the Library is prevented from reporting the title of this film in media aimed at the general public.
DDR Is in the House!
(March 9)
The Library invites students and teens in grades 6 – 12 to take part in a “Dance, Dance Revolution” interactive video game tournament Friday, March 9, 7 – 9 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes and show your stuff! Prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners. Register by phone (847-253-5675), or register online.
