Is your 3rd-5th grader looking for a fun reading activity? Would they love to talk about the book they are reading with other kids without having to get out of their pajamas? Then bring them to the library to borrow a book from the Margin Project! With a Margin Project book, you don't need to…

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Summer is almost here! We’re so happy to see the gardens growing, the bees buzzing, and summer fruits in season. What are you most excited about this summer? We hope you’ll make the library part of your summer fun. There are so many reasons to visit! Come dance with us at our Good Morning Sunshine…

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To reach even more of our patrons, diversify our programming, and give patrons opportunities to learn about different languages, songs, crafts, and cultures, we are excited to now offer regular bilingual storytimes.

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Día del Niño, or Children’s Day, is a special day celebrated annually on April 30 in Mexico, and it has become a beloved tradition in the United States. Besides Monther’s Day and Father’s Day, children have their special day too! On Día del Niño, children should feel special and loved. In Mexico and other Latin countries, festivals, music shows, magicians, and special events are hosted for children on this day.

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Contributed by Becca Books are magical! One moment we could be traveling on a Friendship train in the 1940s French countryside, while the next we are navigating Ancient China on the Silk Roads. Books might introduce us to characters like Clare, an undead fox who ushers souls to the afterlife, or Finn, a troubled boy learning the healing power of nature. Nonfiction books can answer questions like: Is a tomato, a fruit or a vegetable? or how can humans help animals safely cross our roads? Biographies…

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In Mount Prospect, we are fortunate to have an abundance of high-quality early childhood programs to choose from — but that can also be quite daunting. MPPL is here to help by offering our various resources.

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Our youngest patrons are full of curiosity, wiggles, and excitement --- and there are so many opportunities for your little learners to move, grow, learn, and explore at the library! Storytimes Find the perfect fit storytime for your child and schedule. Each storytime is created especially for your child's unique age and developmental stage. Our…

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Whether you're looking for something to do as a family to bond over shared experiences, learn to work together, or just to break up your day, we're here for you! We offer a variety of family programs from concerts to DIY crafts to exciting science demonstrations. Check back here or ask a Youth staff for…

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Grade schoolers are full of exploratory energy, curiosity, imagination, and growing skills! Whether you're looking for programs to help your grade schooler try something new, dive deeper into a special interest, or grow their background knowledge --- all while making new friends --- we’ve got something for everyone. Book Clubs Our interactive, hands-on Youth book clubs…

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Diwali is a special five-day holiday known as the Festival of the Lights. It is a very important holiday in the Hindu religion and in India, but it is also celebrated all over the world by people of different religions. Here at the library, we are so excited to celebrate Diwali with you! We will have amazing performers, crafts, and activities for families. We hope you’ll join us on from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 4.

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