Library Life: The Sights and Sounds of  What’s Trending

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros/Children’s Day, Book Day

• An interview with Dr. Mark Howes, DVM and presenter of Your Guide to a Happy and Healthy Pet on Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m.
• A Taste of Mexico With Whole Foods Market
• Adult Book Recommendation: The Private World of Georgette Heyer by Jane Hodge
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: The Boy Who Ate Stars by Kochka
• Super Saturday: Sing Outside the Lines With ScribbleMonster
• What is your favorite community-wide event? Why? Visitors to the Library share their insights.

April 2012 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:

• The Triumph of Artemisia
• An interview with and performance by Jose Sandoval, a professional pianist and presenter of A Piano Tribute to Miles Davis on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. This program is cosponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society.
• Spring Floral Design Class With Busse Flowers
• Adult Book Recommendation: Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
• Dennehy Irish Dancers
• Where do your artistic talents lie? Visitors to the Library reveal their creative sides.

March 2012 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Reflections on a Referendum
• Interview with Nancy Reiser, a licensed financial advisor and presenter of A Woman’s Guide to Money Matters on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. This program is part of Money Smart Week, a series of free areawide workshops and activities designed to help people of all ages save, spend, and borrow wisely.
• Chocolate Truffles a la Morkes
• Adult Book Recommendation: Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex
• A Musical Adventure Wiggleworm Style
• What aspect of the Library do you utilize most? Visitors to the Library weigh in.

February 2012 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Bringing Family History to Life
• Interview with Greg Peerbolte, executive director of the Mount Prospect Historical Society, and presenter of Mount Prospect Stories: Chicago Cougars: Professional Hockey in Mount Prospect Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
• Teen Advisory Board
• Adult Book Recommendation: All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka
• The Magic Storyteller

January 2012 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:

• What Are You Reading? Winter Reading Program
• Interview with Norbert Barszczewski of JP NetQuest Inc. and presenter of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, Thursday, February 23 at 8:30 a.m. This presentation is part of the Jump Start Your Business series.
• Three Illinois Women of the Civil War
• Adult Book Recommendation: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Emily’s Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
• Super Saturday: Jim Gill’s Family Room Concert

December 2011 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:
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November 2011 Library Life

This episode of Library Life includes:

• Crowd-pleasing Holiday Cooking
• Crafting Handmade Gift Tags and Bags
• Interview with professional horticulturist Peggy Garvin, owner of Garvin Gardens and presenter of Create a Holiday Centerpiece, Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
• Adult Book Recommendation: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor  
• Youth Services Book Recommendation: Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen
• The Prospect High School Madrigals: A Holiday Concert
• What’s your favorite holiday tradition? Visitors share the best of the season!