If you’re a homeschooling family in our community, the Mount Prospect Public Library is here to help! Our Youth Department offers a variety of resources, materials, and events that are tailored to meet your needs. If you’re interested in learning more about these programs and events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re always happy to help!
Book Bag Service
Complete the online request form to request materials. In addition to books, we can send a wide variety of other materials to help support your teaching.
Library of Things Jr.
Are you looking for more manipulatives and games to use for your lessons? You can check out items from our Library of Things Jr. as part of the Book Bag service!
Museum Passes
The adventure begins at your local Illinois library! The Museum Adventure Pass program provides free admission or a special discount at participating Chicago Area cultural destinations. This opportunity is made possible by the participating cultural organizations, and the participating Illinois public libraries. Visit either of our Public Service Info Desks with your library card in hand and check out a Museum Pass. Museum Passes are limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be reserved.
Other Resources
- A to Z Home’s Cool Homeschooling Website
- Chicagoland Homeschool Network
- Home EDucator’s Resource Directory
- Homeschooling Guide
- Homeschooling Resources in the Chicagoland Suburbs
- HSLDA: Homeschool Legal Defense Association
- Illinois Christian Home Educators
- Illinois H.O.U.S.E. (Home Oriented Unique Schooling Experience)
- Illinois State Board of Education: Home Schooling
- The Genius of Play
Upcoming Programs for Families & Kids
Story Studio
10:30 AM – Meeting Room A room 154
In this joyful storytime, we’ll celebrate art that we find in books by making our own! Please come dressed to make a mess. No registration necessary. For families. This in-person program will be…
Crafts-to-Go Kits
12:00 AM – Youth Services Desk
Stop by the Youth Services desk and pick up a fun DIY craft to make at home! New craft kits are available on the first of each month while supplies…
Teddy Bear Walk
9:30 AM – Meeting Room A room 154
Embrace the season at this Candyland-inspired winter festival! Enjoy delightful live music, crafts, stories, and activities in Lollipop Woods in the Youth Department from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Twist and twirl to…
Baby Storytime
9:30 AM – Youth Program Room Combined room 119
A lifelong love of reading starts at birth! Join us for songs, stories, and playful activities especially made for babies up to 24 months. Together, we’ll build early language and…
Toddler Storytime
11:00 AM – Youth Program Room Combined room 119
Grow your little learner’s early literacy and language skills at this playful storytime full of wiggles, wonder, and fun! Together we’ll share songs, fingerplays, and stories that inspire toddlers to…
