This episode of Library Life includes:

• MPPL’s 70th Anniversary and An Irish Concert With Pat Gaughan
• An interview with Sharon Kissane, PhD and handwriting expert. Kissane is the presenter of Discover Handwriting Analysis on Tuesday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.
• A Very Grimm Visit With Author Adam Gidwitz
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Detectives Extraordinaire! by Polly Horvath.
• Adult Services Recommendation: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.
• Super Saturday: The Roz Puppets’ Variety Show
• What is your favorite fairy tale? Visitors share their enchanting picks.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• The Spirit of Motown, Soul, and R&B
• An interview with Carol Morency and Anne Shaughnessy, MPPL staff members speaking about special events in honor of National Library Week, April 14-20, including the Community Organizations Fair, Tuesday April 16 from 7-9 p.m.
• Chocolate!Chocolate!
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
• Super Saturday: A Musical Journey, Wiggleworms Style
• What are your favorite Library programs or services? Visitors share their insights and top picks.

Library Life: February 2013

This episode of Library Life includes:

• E-reader Test Drive
• An interview with Susan Hall, a certified financial planner and presenter of  Savvy Social Security Planning, Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.
• Musical Babies and Musical Toddlers
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: Feed by M.T. Anderson
• Morris the Magic Man
• What is your favorite instrument for reading? Library visitors tell their top choices.

Library Life: January 2013

This episode of Library Life includes:

• We Love Reading
• An interview with Suzanne Busse, president of the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation and organizer of the Unbelievable Chocolate Raffle, February 6-19.
• Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Tomorrow Girls: Behind the Gates by Eva Gray
• The World of Pooh
• What type of books do you like to read? Library visitors share their top choices.

Library Life: December 2012

This episode of Library Life includes:

• MPPL Foundation Presents: Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels
• An interview with Michelle Prima, professional organizer and presenter of Decluttering Your Home One Room at a Time on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m.
• The True Story of Mary Todd Lincoln and Her Famous Husband
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: The Templeton Twins Have an Idea by Ellis Weiner
• Click & Create: Computer Animation for Kids
• Who is your favorite historical figure? Library visitors share their picks from the past.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Festival Night: Edelweiss Dancers and Kinder Gruppe
• An interview with Jennifer Troiano, choir director at Prospect High School and conductor of The Prospect Madrigals: A Holiday Concert on Monday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
• Creative Crochet: A Bracelet With Beads
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: How to Suppress Women’s Writing by Joanna Russ
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Love, Aubrey by Suzanne LaFleur
• The Brothers Grimm
• What is your favorite holiday song? Library visitors share top tunes of the season.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Homeschool Connection

• An interview with Richard Shavzin, an actor and director of Defamation: The Play, Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
• Going “Veg”: A Crash Course in Vegetarian and Vegan Living
• Adult Services Book Recommendation: Wonder  by R.J. Palacio
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger
• Training to Be Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet to Good Behavior
• What is your favorite autumn tradition? Library visitors share their best of the season.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Reenergizing America

• An interview with Jim Kendros, composer, music researcher and presenter of Discovering Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. This program is part of the Library’s Annual Cultural Series held in October.

This year’s theme is Alpine Trio: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

• Green Farmers’ Market
• Adult Book Recommendation: The Nest Home Design Handbook  by Carley Roney
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
• Arthur Goes to Camp: 30^th Anniversary Celebration
• What efforts are you making at home to go green? Library visitors share some earth-friendly tips.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Remembering Marshall Field & Company
• An interview with Mary Anne Sibrava and Cathleen Blair, MPPL staff members and organizers of Book Crossing: An Intercontinental Book Discussion. Learn more about this exciting Library program and opportunity to connect with book lovers in France.
• War of 1812 Remembered
• Adult Book Recommendation: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Anything but Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin
• Wee T’ai Chi
• What is your favorite form of relaxation? Visitors divulge their perfect plans for kicking back.

This episode of Library Life includes:

• What’s It Worth? Antique Appraisals at MPPL

• An interview with Bob Podgorski, Principal of R.P.P. Enterprises and presenter of Showing an Employer Your “Return on Hire” Monday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
• Henna for Teens
• Adult Book Recommendation: Make the Bread Buy the Butter by Jennifer Reese
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Swindle by Gordon Korman
• Polish Children’s Day
• What is your favorite summer pastime? Visitors to the Library share their seasonal must dos!