Mount Prospect Public Library
Family Jigsaw Puzzling
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesPuzzle away with family while listening to relaxing music. Choose which puzzle from our collection you want to complete or even try to create your own! For families.
Recycled Racetrack
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesAre you ready to race? Help us build an exciting racetrack from recycled supplies complete with ramps, jumps, obstacles, and more. Bring the whole family to help us construct and test the track, and decorate a speedy racecar to use and keep! No registration necessary. Sessions from 10:30am - 12:00pm or 1:30pm - 3:00pm.
Cardboard Creation Celebration
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us and dive into one last playdate with the awesome collaborative creations. The library kicked off 2024 by inviting engineers of all ages to build games, activities, and more out of recycled materials. We're showcasing the amazing cardboard constructions invented by the little geniuses in our community with one last drop-in party. For families.
Friends Book Sale
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesStock up on great books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Library's used book sale. Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday: 11-4 p.m. Funds raised through the sale will help the Friends support additional library programs, events, and services. For more information about the Friends of the Library including volunteer opportunities, visit their website:...
Super Saturday: The Magic and Mystery of the Talking Drum
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBoom-bah-bah-boom! Can you decipher the sounds of the drum? In this exciting and interactive storytelling performance from Mama Edie, you'll learn about many different cultures that use drums to communicate and connect. For families. Please register your family using the name of an attending adult; be sure to indicate the total number of people attending....
Animal Investigators: Octopuses
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesLet's hang out and admire incredible animals together! We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate. For grades 1-5. If your child is age 9 or younger, please plan to remain at the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers...
Studio 60056: Lunar New Year Edition
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCraft and create with us! We'll provide an idea and supplies then you create your own masterpiece. In this session, we'll make something special to celebrate Lunar New Year. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last. For ages 3 and older with an adult. No registration necessary.
Super Saturday
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesWarm up your morning with an energizing interactive concert from Grammy-nominated artists Wendy and DB. Listen and dance to songs about science, nature and more from this singing/songwriting team. Sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. For families.
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