I am happy to announce that Mount Prospect Public Library now offers to its patrons a new genealogy resource. HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States. This one-of-a-kind collection helps patrons and family historians uncover new family members and understand family relationships on…
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Free tech courses available to job seekers
A technical skills upgrade is one effective way to add valuable, attention-grabbing content to an existing resume. LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft are making several technical courses available for free of charge and certifications in selected skills available at a greatly reduced price for many workers. LinkedIn Learning has identified ten jobs that are in-demand in today’s economy and are positioned…
COVID-19 Vaccination Information Update
The topic of COVID-19 vaccination is a complex and rapidly changing one. To better understand what vaccines are available and where to register for one, please consult the websites listed below. General vaccine information compiled by the Mount Prospect Village. General information about vaccines in the Cook County area. Suburban Cook County residents can register to…
Cook County Waiving Late Fees for Two Months
The Cook County Treasurer's office has announced that Cook county property owners have two additional months--until May 3--to pay the first installment of their property tax bills without a late fee. Taxpayers can pay the first installment, due March 2, without a late fee through May 3. Late fees also will be waived for two…
Vaccination Information
The topic of Covid-19 vaccinations is a challenging one. It is not yet known when vaccinations will be available for most residents of the Mount Prospect area. Here is what we know so far: 1. The Cook County Department of Public Health is in charge of everything to do with vaccines in our area--how it…
Holiday Readings
Do you have questions about the many aspects of the winter holidays? Do you wonder exactly what Santa Claus looks like or how to say "Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian? The online publication JSTOR Daily has the answers! Check out this list of fun and enlightening articles about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and other winter activities. …
Gale Presents: Udemy
Mount Prospect Public Library card holders now have free access to Gale Presents: Udemy, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Users can explore thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Gale Presents: Udemy, from…
Help for the Family Historian
Winter is a good time for working on compiling your family tree. Since many of us are staying inside these days because of the pandemic and the colder weather, use this time to gather your family papers, delve into the many online resources available to genealogists, and reach out to family members during those holiday…
Your Next Career Move Starts at the Library
Did you know, on average, people change jobs 12 times in their lifetime?1 This makes it essential for you to continuously build new skills, ensuring that you’re ready when a new opportunity comes your way. Helping you stay ahead of the curve is just one of the many reasons our library offers access to Gale…
Medicare Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for Medicare D (prescription drugs) begins October 15 and runs through December 7. Changes in premiums, co-pays, deductibles and drugs covered for all drug plans may change from year to year. Assistance with the enrollment process is available through the Village. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) volunteers and staff use a tool from the…
