The Youth department has been testing out a new library resource — and now we are thrilled to bring that resource, Novel Effect, to our patrons!
Reading
Say Hello to the Storytime Team
Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, storytime is back at MPPL! New this fall, all regular storytime sessions are drop-in with no registration required, so it's easier than ever to join in the fun. Our brand-new lineup offers fun, flexible session choices so you can find the perfect fit for your child's unique age and stage. For…
Fall Storytimes Begin Soon!
Storytime Thoughts from Ms. Sydney I know every word of Margaret Wise Brown’s story Goodnight Moon by heart. You might assume that’s because I’m a children’s librarian, but this is not the reason. Goodnight Moon was *the* book for my youngest child—grown-ups, you know what I’m talking about... ...That one story, song, silly little bouncing…
Star Wars Day Activities
May The 4th Be With You! Today is a day where Star Wars fans celebrate everything about their favorite fandom. The website, StarWars.com has many resources for all ages including an activity book with crafts coloring pages, and puzzles. StarWarsKids.com also have some great online games and other activities that will introduce young fans to the “galaxy far, far away.” For off-screen time, check out…
April is National Poetry Month
Photo by Trust "Tru" Katsande on Unsplash Try one of these ideas to celebrate! Write a Dada poem. For this, you will need a collection of random words, ideally written on little slips of paper. You can put these slips in a bag or mix them up in a pile. Pull words one at a…
Winter Reading Badges
Look at all those badges! Monty the Mount Prospect Duck has been busy reading and doing activities for Winter Reading. You have until February 28 to try to earn as many (or more) badges than Monty! Which ones are your favorites? Attend a virtual event Chill out & read Listen to a story Warm up…
Maple Syrup Season
Beginning in the middle of February and stretching into mid March, the Sugar Maple trees begin to prepare for spring by sending sap up to their branches to fuel the spring growth. This is one of the first signs of spring in the forest and marks maple syrup season. On days where the nights are freezing and the days are…
Introducing Dial-a-Story
Looking for some new stories to listen to at bedtime? Need some quick entertainment for your child in the car or store? Look no further than our new service, Dial-a-Story. Just call 847/232-8600. Available 24/7! Listen to stories, jokes, songs, and more. Some items are read by your librarians, and some by other great narrators,…
Learn New Languages with Little Pim
During these winter days, stay cozy and learn a new language with the Library’s web resource, Little Pim. This language learning database uses fun short videos and covers Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, and Russian. Also, enjoy coloring the Little Pim Panda in New York City in this coloring sheet. LittlePim_NYC-2020Download…
Netflix Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices
https://youtu.be/GuLk5Kx5mVw Netflix has created a collection of twelve 5-minute episodes of celebrities reading children’s books. The featured books are by Black authors and they highlight the Black experience. The videos are available for free without a subscription on the Netflix Jr. YouTube. Here is the Netflix Bookmarks playlist. Visit the Netflix Bookmarks website for links…
