The Youth Services puppets have been busy helping the librarians assemble more storytime bundles, including ones with new themes! These themed bundles are geared towards two to seven year olds and contain five picture books handpicked by Youth Services staff and an extension activity. Why not cuddle up during this cold weather season and enjoy…
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Maker Monday: DIY Eco-Friendly Confetti
This activity is a great way to create confetti for your New or "Noon" Year's Eve. Image by Penny Whitehouse What you need: Lots of colorful leavesHole punch Then, make the confetti by using the hole punch to punch out pieces of the leaves. For other eco-friendly activities and crafts, check out these books: Amazing Cardboard Tube Science by…
Animal Web Cams
Animals are amazing and you can learn so much by watching them at zoos, in their natural habitats, reading books, and looking up information about them with our web resources. Live Web Cams and livestreams are a great way to see animals while staying home this winter. These cameras are mounted in animal enclosures and near animals’ habitats in…
Next in Series and Sequels December 2020
If you have a favorite author or series, there are a lot of new books out for you to enjoy! If you'd like to place any of these items on hold, please do, and make sure to schedule a Parking Lot Pickup appointment to come and get your next read! (Oh, and if you love…
Maker Monday: Make Your Own Dreidel
Happy Hanukkah! To learn more about this holiday, we went to PebbleGo, accessible through our web resources. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday taking place for eight nights. This year, it started on Thursday, December 10 and ends Friday, December 18. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. Jewish people celebrate by lighting a…
Insects in Winter
How do insects survive the long, cold winter? In several different ways! Some Overwinter as Eggs Praying mantids spend the winter as eggs, waiting for the warmer spring temperatures to hatch. Both the native Carolina Praying Mantis and the Chinese Praying mantis are found in Illinois. Carolina Mantis egg case Chinese Mantis egg case Some…
Winter Holiday Books from 2020
Do you miss browsing the youth services displays? Don't fret! Browse our curated list of holiday books to celebrate with your family this season. If you would like a more personalized recommendation please email Kidsreads@mppl.org.
Maker Monday: Cinnamon Playdough
This easy recipe creates a wonderfully spicy smelling playdough that will last weeks if kept in a sealed container. Playing with playdough helps with fine motor skills, hand strength, and creativity. You can also use it to make letters and build letter recognition. You can add toothpicks, beads, dried pasta, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and…
Make a Holiday Card for Alden Gardens
Help brighten the holidays for seniors by sending a handcrafted holiday card. The Mount Prospect Public Library has partnered with Alden Gardens in Des Plaines to send holiday cards to their residents. All you need to do is have your child create a card using any art supplies you have at home, making it as simple or…
Staff Picks Best Books of 2020
The Youth Services staff at MPPL are happy to announce our picks for best books for kids published in 2020! Whether you need some great choices to meet your reading goal for the year, or want to buy some great books as gifts for the kids in your life, our selections have you covered! Check…
