Events Calendar
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Mount Prospect Public Library
CheckMates Meetup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin other chess fans for a mini lesson and guided instruction to sharpen your skills, or just stop by for a match! Best for ages 7-17; children ages 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a short lesson and practice session for beginner players led by a Chess Scholars coach from 2-2:30...
Homeschool Hangout
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet to know some other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! For families. No registration necessary.
Friends Holiday Book Sale
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJust in time for the holidays! All items have been specially selected for this sale so you can find the right gift for the adults, teens, and children on your list. Browse a wide variety of quality, multi genre, used books, music, movies, games, and more. Funds raised will help the Friends of the Library...
LEGO Squad
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesReady, Set, BUILD! Join the LEGO Squad! We'll provide the LEGO bricks then you show off your skills. Best for ages 8-11. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children are always encouraged to stay in the library...
Animal Investigators: Komodo Dragons
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesLet's hang out and admire incredible animals together! Best for ages 8-11. We'll learn, share our knowledge and excitement, plus do an experiment or craft that relates to komodo dragons. If your child is age 8 or younger, please remain near the Youth Program Room in case your child needs assistance. Caregivers of older children...
Super Saturday: Explore Indonesia
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesTreat your family to a unique time-travel experience, listening to centuries-old live Javanese gamelan music and enjoying the sights of Indonesia. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Friends of the Gamelan will showcase several traditional pieces from the Central Javanese gamelan repertoire. The performance will be in the gadhon style, a chamber...
Explore and Discover Together: Express Yourself with Beads
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDid you know that people have been using beads for more than 120,000 years? Learn how people throughout the world use beads, then craft a simple sewn-bead framed artwork perfect for gift-giving. Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. Children will use large beads with burlap and plastic needles for their creations. If they prefer,...
Moonwalking in the Milky Way
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesLet's celebrate outer space and the night sky with fun space-themed crafts, learning about and creating our own star stories, astronaut-in-training activities, and more. Best for ages 4-11 with their families. No registration necessary. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Last entry is 15...
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