Events Calendar
Mount Prospect Public Library
Pride Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesListen to stories and songs celebrating diversity.
Friends Book Sale
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesPurchase books and support the library.
Free Comic Book Day
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesVisit the library for a free comic book.
Friends Book Sale
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesPurchase books and support the library.
Storytime Playdate
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesPlay along with storytime activities.
Early Childhood Screening
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in to complete a short screening evaluation survey and receive resources to support your child's development. Best for ages 3 and younger with an adult. An early childhood expert will be available to help assess your child’s play, learning, and developmental milestones. Presented in partnership with District 214 Community Education.
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...
Kids Fiesta: Drop-In Crafts and Activities
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy a special morning in the Youth department with crafts, activities, balloons, and other delightful surprises! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. This event is part of our Kids Fiesta: Día del Niño, or Children's Day, celebration. Día del Niño began 100 years ago when Mexican President Obregón signed the Declaration of...
Kids Fiesta: Pocket Circus Performance
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesWe're getting the party started with an interactive show full of acrobatics, juggling, magic, and laughs, presented by the amazing Pocket Circus duo! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. This program will be presented in English and Spanish and is part of our Kids Fiesta: Día del Niño, or Children's Day, celebration....
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEid al-Fitr is a joyful festival that marks the end of Ramadan. All are welcome to learn and celebrate together with a special story, craft, and other activities.
Homeschool Hangout
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more! No registration necessary.
Science Saturday: Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesExperience the fusion of science and stories in this interactive STEM show that will take you treasure-hunting (and experimenting) deep within a jungle!
Minecraft Party
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDig, craft, and build your way to unforgettable spring break memories with hands-on, screen-free Minecraft activities for the whole family! Best for ages 4-11 with their families. Whether you're new to the Minecraft universe, a superfan, or anything in between, we’ll have something for everyone. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance...
Minecraft Party
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDig, craft, and build your way to unforgettable spring break memories with hands-on, screen-free Minecraft activities for the whole family! Best for ages 4-11 with their families. Whether you're new to the Minecraft universe, a superfan, or anything in between, we’ll have something for everyone. Please note there may be small pieces and adult guidance...
Family Concert: We All Bloom Tunes!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy a lively sing-along experience that will add extra spring to your break! Best for ages 8 and younger with their families. Join artists Anne-Marie Akin and De'Jah Perkins of the Old Town School to celebrate the arrival of spring with singing and interactive games. No registration necessary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Family Theatre: The Kindness Garden
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin Spark the Firefly and all her friends for stories and songs about spring and the power of kindness with puppets, original music, and interactive movement. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Puzzle Pals
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesStop by and work together to assemble a variety of puzzles, from three pieces all the way to 300 pieces! Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
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...
Mini Golf Fundraiser
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy big fun with mini golf! Join us as we host an 18-hole miniature golf course fundraiser for a day of family fun. This event is a fundraiser for the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. This unique adventure will have golfers putting throughout the Main Library and between the stacks. The fee to play is...
Pokémon Club
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDo you wish you could catch 'em all? Meet up with other Pokémon fans for activities, games, and more fun! Best for ages 8-11.
Developmental Playgroup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup for children ages 5 and younger who receive or are considering therapy services. Best for ages 5 and younger with their families. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Anne Inwood, a social worker from Successful Families Together, and presented...
FanFest
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States"Geek out" at the library with a day dedicated to your favorite fandoms! We’re looking for Whovians, book nerds, Swifties, culture vultures, and all other fans and stans to join us at FanFest! This family-friendly event will include games, crafts, virtual reality, trivia, and more, all featuring your favorite fandoms. Come in costume and walk...
“Whiz Kids” Game Show Extravaganza
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBeat the buzzer at this fun kids trivia game program inspired by the beloved book series "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper. We’ll have lots of exciting game formats and create a safe, friendly space where kids work in teams and help each other. Plus, we’ll celebrate curiosity and learning with each other (there...
Family LEGO Meetup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesUse the library's LEGO collection to collaborate with friends or work on your own. Small LEGO pieces will be in use. Please supervise young children. No registration necessary. This is an open house format program. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Last entry is 15 minutes before the end time.
Family Engineering: DIY Rubberband Cars
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBrainstorm, design, build, test, and rebuild structures to solve problems and help make the world a better place, just like real engineers! Best for ages 4-11 with an adult. In this program, we’ll design, build, and test rubberband vehicles. You'll also have a chance to learn about several Black engineers who created many inventions we...
Drawing Workshop With Cartoonist Mark Anderson
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesLed by artist and professional cartoonist Mark Anderson of Andertoons, kids will create their own epic adventure, deciding who they meet and what happens along the way as they draw their journey! Best for ages 7-11.
Super Saturday: Hip-Hop Hype
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for a high energy, exciting hip-hop and street dance show! Experience some of the coolest dance styles from hip-hop culture including breakdance, popping, locking, litefeet, and more. Best for ages 11 and younger with their families
Craft Supply Swap
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for a craft supply swap at the library! Donate items January 11-19 and receive a 1 p.m. early entry ticket to the event! Doors open to the public from 2-4 p.m. How it works: New or gently used craft supplies donations will be accepted starting Saturday, January 11 through Sunday, January 19 at...
Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in for fun, kid-friendly activities that help make the world a better place. Stop at one station or explore them all! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Station 1: Color because you care Send a smile! First, design a special card with markers, stickers, and decorations. Then, put the card into...
Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in for fun, kid-friendly activities that help make the world a better place. Stop at one station or explore them all! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Station 1: Color because you care Send a smile! First, design a special card with markers, stickers, and decorations. Then, put the card into...
Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesDrop in for fun, kid-friendly activities that help make the world a better place. Stop at one station or explore them all! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Station 1: Color because you care Send a smile! First, design a special card with markers, stickers, and decorations. Then, put the card into...
Cuentos y Cantos: Bilingual Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesJoin us for a bilingual storytime for the entire family! Enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Best for ages 10 and younger with their families. Acompáñenos para una hora de cuentos bilingües. Disfrute cuentos, canciones y actividades para toda la familia.
Family Book Party
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesIf your child is excited about starting chapter books, this program is for you! Best for ages 6-8 with an adult. Join us to find great beginning chapter books to read to your child, or options for readers who are ready to move beyond early readers. Each session, we'll do some hands-on activities or games...
Up Close Animal Encounters
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet an up-close look at some special animals while learning about how they survive in their unique environments. Best for ages 6-11. Why do some birds have webbed feet? How can some animals live in the mountains? Learn about animals’ special features, their habitats, and their conservation. If your child is age 8 or younger,...
Home Sweet Habitat
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesLearn how amazing creatures survive in their unique environments, with some help from a few live animals! Best for ages 3-5 with an adult. Why do some birds have webbed feet? How can some animals live in the mountains? Learn about animals’ special features, their habitats, and their conservation. Please register each child and adult...
Lunar New Year Party
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesYou're invited to celebrate with exciting lion dance performances, crafts, and activities. Bring your family and friends so we can wish each other happiness and good luck in the coming year! Best for ages 11 and younger with their families. Two billion people from around the world celebrate Lunar New Year, which begins on January...
Presto: With Total-T Magic
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesSpend the most magical time of the year in amazement with Terrence Hunter's funny and interactive show for the whole family. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Please register each child individually.
Hooray for Holidays Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCozy up at storytime to celebrate the warmth, sparkle, and togetherness that makes this time of year so special. Best for ages 8 and younger with an adult. Children will love the snowy stories, rhymes, and songs that celebrate the season's many holidays. We'll also have tons of fun with themed activities, games, and a...
Hooray for Holidays Storytime
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCozy up at storytime to celebrate the warmth, sparkle, and togetherness that makes this time of year so special. Best for ages 8 and younger with an adult. Children will love the snowy stories, rhymes, and songs that celebrate the season's many holidays. We'll also have tons of fun with themed activities, games, and a...
Family Pokémon Meetup
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesGet together with other Pokémon fans to "show and tell" your cards with each other and do a Pokémon-themed craft or activity. Best for ages 5 and older with their families.
Stay and Play Block Bonanza
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesCome play pretend with friends at this hands-on, specially themed drop in playtime. Best for ages 2-8 with their families. The Youth Program Room will transform into a unique, child-sized world where we'll imagine, construct, and experiment with all kinds of blocks. Block play empowers kids to let their creativity shine while building lots of...
Teddy Bear Walk
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesBring the whole family and your favorite stuffed pal to enjoy seasonal music, activities, and special guests at this joyous winter festival and Mount Prospect tradition! Best for ages 10 and younger with their families. Youth Activities 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Youth Department Connect with friends old and new and make memories as you and your...
Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesWe're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Children can learn about their world and have hands-on fun exploring specially themed toys and activities. We'll create a child-size world that's the perfect space...
Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesWe're feeling grateful at this drop-in playtime, which features a special theme to pretend play, craft, and have tons of delicious November fun. Best for ages 2-7 with their families. Children can learn about their world and have hands-on fun exploring specially themed toys and activities. We'll create a child-size world that's the perfect space...
Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy one-of-a-kind entertainment that will get kids laughing while inspiring them to create, experiment, and try new things. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show
Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United StatesEnjoy one-of-a-kind entertainment that will get kids laughing while inspiring them to create, experiment, and try new things. Best for ages 4 and older with their families. Sponsored by the Friends of the 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...
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...
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...
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