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. …
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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 runs 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 Medicare website to…
Want to Get the Most Out of Consumer Reports?
There is a difference between Consumer Reports online and the print version. Online: It is easier to find updated information on what you are searching for There is information you can get online that can’t be accessed in the print version. For example, let’s say you are looking at dishwashers. Online, the buyer’s guide is more detailed,…
Pandemic Moments 2020 Project Update
A few months ago the Mount Prospect Historical Society along with the Mount Prospect Public Library launched a community history project focused on the experiences of residents during this pandemic. To see what kinds of things can be included check out two of the submissions. One is from a furloughed soccer player while the other…
Insurance Calculators
ValChoice, an independent data analytics company focused on the U.S. insurance industry, is offering our patrons unlimited access to online calculators, insurance company ratings, tutorials and “how-to” videos, worksheets, and other tools designed to help users understand how insurance—such as car and home insurance—is priced, and how to decide on policies based on their age,…
Cook County Property Tax Bills
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recently announced that the second installment payment of property taxes is due August 3 but because of the pandemic, Cook County residents can pay without charge through October 1. Partial payments are accepted. Property owners can pay online at the Treasurer's website. They can also search for refunds and verify…
Starting with Sourdough
Sourdough is having a moment. Recent difficulties in finding commercial yeast at the grocery store coupled with a spike in interest in bread baking have made sourdough look like a reasonable option for home bakers. Sourcing and maintaining a sourdough starter require some effort and planning, but with a strategy in place and the right…
