Our One Book, One Village community read brings us together by reading the same book, sparking lively conversations, and building connections. Join the club and read the book everyone in Mount Prospect is talking about!
This year’s title, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, features a group of four unlikely friends who gather weekly to crack cold cases. When a murder takes place in their peaceful community, they find themselves racing the police and navigating twists and turns with their wit, wisdom, and wily ways to uncover the truth.
Free copies of the book are available to Mount Prospect residents while supplies last. Pick up your copy starting on September 3 during our book giveaway kickoff event or afterwards at the Patron Services and Fiction/AV/Teen desks or South Branch. Multiple formats are also available for checkout.
Explore more below, and join us for discussions, programs, and a library-wide mystery month scavenger hunt!
About the Author
Richard Osman is an English author, television presenter, producer, and comedian. Previously best-known for his work producing and hosting British game shows, his debut novel The Thursday Murder Club was published in 2019. His novels in this acclaimed mystery series were number one, million-copy international bestsellers as well as New York Times bestsellers. He lives in London with his wife, Ingrid, and Liesl the cat. A film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club is currently in production.
Attend a Program or Discussion
Book Giveaway Kickoff Event
Tuesday, September 3, 5-8 p.m. | No registration required.
Drop in and pick up your FREE copy of our One Book, One Village community read title available to Mount Prospect residents while supplies last.
Pick Your Poison: A Booktalk
Tuesday, October 1, 7 p.m. | Registration required.
Come discover must-read mystery/thriller novels that have flown under the radar.
Mystery Movies @ MPPL
Registration required.
Clue, Thursday, October 3, 10 a.m.
Murder by Death, Thursday, October 10, 10 a.m.
Cemeterrarium and Painted Fox Craft
Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required.
Paint a wooden fox and create a cemeterrarium inspired by the book. Please register for only one craft session.
Book Discussions
Saturday, October 5, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23, 11 a.m.
Registration required.
Join others in the community for refreshments and a casual discussion. No previous book discussion experience necessary!
Hosting your own discussion? Stay tuned for staff-curated discussion questions.
Walk and Talk
Tuesday, October 8, 10 a.m.
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m.
Registration required.
Enjoy a 30-minute walk through the neighborhood as we chat about the book.
Discusión Un Libro, Una Comunidad
Sábado 12 de octubre, 1-2 p.m. | Registro requirido.
Este programa en persona se llevará a cabo en la Sucursal del Sur.
Night Off? Game On! Special Mystery Edition
Saturday, October 12, 2 p.m. | Registration required.
Join us for a special weekend edition of our tabletop gaming session featuring all mystery-style games.
A Taste for Poison
Wednesday, October 16, 7 p.m. | Registration required.
Professor and author Dr. Neil Bradbury uses a combination of science, true crime, and murder mystery to delve into toxicology and the effects of poison on the human body.
MPPD Crime Investigation
Wednesday, October 23, 7 p.m. | Registration required.
Detective Alison Teevan from the Mount Prospect Police Department will discuss investigation techniques used to solve crimes.
After Hours Social
For ages 21+
Friday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. | Registration required.
Come join us at the library for an after-hours event! Socialize with your neighbors over snacks and wine while we provide you with some conversation starters about our featured title.
Which Thursday Murder Club Member Are You?
At the heart of the novel are four memorable characters: Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim, and Ron. Take our quiz to see which of these distinct and loveable characters you’re most like, and you’ll be matched with a list of their favorite books and movies!
Choose My Next Murder
In honor of One Book, One Village, we have a special Thursday Murder Club-themed edition of our “Choose My Next Book” service. Answer a few questions to let us know your reading preferences, and our Readers’ Advisory experts will send you a customized list of suggested books. Whether you’d like to try something cozy or are looking for something dark and gritty, let us help you choose your next murder (in book form, of course)!
Whodunit at the Library Scavenger Hunt
A dastardly crime has been committed at the library — can you solve the mystery? Come to the Main Library throughout October to hunt down clues and deduce the culprit’s identity to win a prize, while supplies last.
Keep Reading with our One Book One Village Web Lists
- Murder in the Title
- Humorous Offbeat Mysteries
- On-Screen Ensembles
- Amateur Sleuths
- First Mystery in a Series
- British Mystery TV Series
- Books with Ensemble Casts
- Young at Heart – Older Protagonists
- Elizabeth’s Picks
- Ibrahim’s Picks
- Joyce’s Picks
- Ron’s Picks
Murder in the Title
Amateur Sleuths
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Humorous Offbeat Mysteries
On-Screen Ensembles
First Mystery in a Series
British Mystery TV Series
Books with Ensemble Casts
Young at Heart – Older Protagonists
Elizabeth’s Picks
Ibrahim’s Picks
Joyce’s Picks
Ron’s Picks
