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Music of the Civil War Era
Interview with Mary Smith, head of Youth Services at MPPL, and Denise Henderson, founder of Square One Organics, with a preview of the New Parent Expo on Saturday, September 10 from 1-3 p.m.
Exercise for Life
Adult Book Recommendation: Let’s Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste by Carl Wilson
Youth Book Recommendation: Nuts by Kacy Cook
The Brothers Grimm, Bookworm Adventures
What is your library card worth to you? Visitors to the Library weigh in.

By MPPL on August 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Cheese Tasting 101
Interview with Marsha Heuberger, professional chef and presenter of Waste Not, Want Not…Preserving Summer’s Bounty on Tuesday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Chinese Folk and Classical Dance
Adult Book recommendation: Cutting For Stone by Abraham Verghese
Youth book Recommendation: Toby alone by Timothee de Fombelle
Boogie Oogie Baby Bop
What is your favorite summer cuisine? Visitors to the Library share their tasty tastes for summer.

By MPPL on July 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Pride and Prejudice: A Live Performance by Radio Players West
Interview with Wayne Gerdes, owner and administrator of Clean MGG.com and presenter of Hypermiling:Techniques for Fuel Efficient Driving on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Design Your Own Comic
Adult Book Recommendation: Blood of Ambroseby James Enge
Youth Book Recommendation: One-Handed Catchby MJ Auch
Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros/Children’s Day, Book Day
What is your favorite summer tradition? Why? Visitors to the Library share their summertime best.

By MPPL on June 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

A Midsummer’s Knight Read
Interview with Greg Peerbolte, executive director of the Mount Prospect Historical Society and author of Randhurst: Suburban Chicago’s Grandest Shopping Mall. Peerbolte will present The Architect Behind Randhurst Mall: Victor Gruen on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
Snapshot Day
Adult Book Recommendation: The Weird Sistersby Eleanor Brown
Youth Book Recommendation: The Trader’s Gateby Avi
LEGO Medieval Mania
What is your favorite memory of Randhurst Mall? Visitors to the Library share their most-memorable mall moments.

By MPPL on May 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Tales With Tails
Interview with John Stangeland, author of Warren William: Magnificent Scoundrel of Pre-code Hollywood and presenter of the May 16 program. Learn more about Williams, a fascinating actor from a by-gone era of movie-making.
The Ins & Outs of Gmail
Adult Book Recommendation: Bruno, Chief of Policeby Martin Walker
Youth Book Recommendation: The Reinvention of Moxie Roosevelt by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Very Funny Magic with Dennis DeBondt
Who is your favorite actor or actress? Visitors to the Library share their star-studded choices.

By MPPL on April 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Duct Tape Creations
Interview with Beth Randall, certified professional organizer and presenter of the April 5 program,Garage Sale Success. This program is part ofMoney Smart Week, a series of programs designed to help people of all ages save, spend, and borrow wisely.
30-minute Chocolate Desserts
Adult Book Recommendation: War by Sebastian Junger
Youth Book Recommendation: The Popularity Papers by Amy Ignatow
A Musical Journey, Wiggleworms-style!
How do the resources of this library enrich you? Visitors share their stories.

By MPPL on March 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Interview with Craig Pfannkuche, genealogist and presenter of the March 19 program, Dealing With Bad Guys in One’s Family Tree.
Culinary Knife Skills
Adult Book Recommendation: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Youth Book Recommendation: The Wide-Awake Princess by E.D. Baker
Smarty Pants’ Wild About Reading Balloon Show
Who is your most notable ancestor? Visitors to the Library share their family connections!

By MPPL on February 1, 2011 Categories: Library Life

Read Up A Storm!
Interview with Bob Podgorski, manager of Extension Services at Harper College and presenter of the March 21 program, Reenergize Your Job Campaign.
Handcraft a Beaded Necklace and Earring Set: Jewelry Workshop
Adult Book Recommendation: Dog Walks Man: A Six-Legged Odyssey by John Zeaman
Youth Book Recommendation: Countdown by Deborah Wiles
Sea Beast Puppet Company Presents “Surf and Turf”
What is your favorite type of chocolate? Visitors to the Library answer oh so sweetly!

By MPPL on December 1, 2010 Categories: Library Life

Who Is Amy?
Interview with Cindy Stec, a professional organizer and presenter of the January 11 program, Escape from Clutter.
Book Crossing Celebration: Sister Cities Intercontinental Book Discussion
Youth Book Recommendation: Guys Read: Funny Business edited by John Scieszka
Adult Book Recommendation: Green Like God by Jonathan Merritt
No Oven? No Problem With These No-bake Treats
What is your 2011 New Years Resolution? Visitors to the Library have the answers!

By MPPL on Categories: Library Life

Celebrate the Season With Whole Foods Market – Gather round for the table for some fabulous holiday recipes.
Creative Paper Crafts for the Holidays
Youth Book Recommendation: The Magic Half by Annie Barrows
Adult Book Recommendation: The Mom & Pop Store by Robert Spector
Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America
The Mount Prospect High School Madrigals: A Holiday Concert

By MPPL on November 1, 2010 Categories: Library Life