Events Calendar
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Mount Prospect Public Library
Creation Station: We All Scream
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, make a one-of-a-kind ice cream cone painting to hang on your refrigerator! How many scoops will you add? Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance is encouraged. While supplies last.
Super Saturday: Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBring the whole family to this interactive show packed with magic, comedy, and Smarty's giant balloons! For families. Please register each child and adult attendee.
Back to School with Dog Man and Friends
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy a summer evening at the library to get excited about the fun school year ahead! Best for families with children ages 4-12. Have a blast with family and friends while doing special activities themed around some of your favorite characters like Dog Man and Cat Kid, The Pigeon, Narwhal and Jelly, and The Bad...
Community Connections Center’s Quinceañera
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for an exciting open house event packed with tasty food, colorful face painting, lively music, and fun giveaways! As we mark the 15th anniversary of the Community Connections Center, shared by South Branch and the Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department, we're turning August into a month-long Quinceañera celebration!
Birthday Bingo
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCelebrate the anniversary of South Branch and the Community Connection Center's opening with a birthday-themed bingo night! Play alongside friends and family for a chance to win fun prizes! For families. Register to save your spot, but walk-ins are welcome if there is space to accommodate.
Minecraft Engineers
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet your pickaxe ready! Build unique structures that solve various design challenges. Then share your digital handiwork with new friends. Best for children ages 8-11. Both new and experienced Minecraft players are welcome. We will play Minecraft on library computers using library Minecraft accounts. To make a safe space for everyone, children will not be...
Candy DNA Discoveries
Mount Prospect Public Library - South Branch 1711 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesYour DNA is the building blocks of life! Join us for a fun STEAM program. Best for families with children ages 8-11. We'll investigate these complex strands via a sweet, candy-coded science lesson. Please note that this activity includes the use of toothpicks and adult supervision is highly encouraged. The candy used during the activity...
Super Saturday Jam with ChangoSnakeDog and Friends
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCelebrate friendship, love, and care for our Earth in this unique multicultural show featuring live music and puppets. Best for children ages 2-10 with an adult. Meet puppet friends — a jaguar, a frog, and a Mayan deity — while enjoying original songs in Spanish and English. Please register each child individually.
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