Mount Prospect Public Library

November is International Games Month! Join us for a variety of programs that celebrate the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games and the way they help to bring communities together.

For a complete list of programs celebrating International Games Month and to register, visit mppl.org/special-events. Access the most up-to-date information about events at mppl.org/events.

We’re honoring November’s National Family Literacy Month with a variety of programs that explore and celebrate your child’s journey toward independent reading. With options for growing readers, adults, or the whole family, there are tons of opportunities at the library to build confidence and get excited about learning to read!

Learn more at mppl.org/news/national-family-literacy-month.

Watch movies and shows for free on Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, and Prime Video. Check out a Roku to enjoy your favorite streaming services without the costly subscriptions.

Visit mppl.org/library-of-things/.

Did you miss our program last month covering fair housing rights and protections against discrimination based on national origin and immigration status? You can still catch it on our YouTube channel!

In this program, a representative from Open Communities focuses on the National Origin protected class at the federal level, which includes protections based on ancestry, ethnicity, birthplace, culture, and language. Learn about crucial state-level protections for individuals based on their immigration status. Discover how these laws are designed to prevent discrimination and ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or immigration status, has equal access to housing opportunities.

Find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onv7Pg30NPg

Jumpstart your job search with a free, virtual one-hour session with an experienced career coach on Thursday, November 7 at 6 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.

Discuss resume updates, applying for jobs online and applicant tracking systems, networking for results, personal branding, and interview preparation. Sessions are available in English or Spanish.

Register, 6 p.m. session: https://mppl.libnet.info/event/11020826
Register, 7:15 p.m. session: https://mppl.libnet.info/event/11020859

Access the most up-to-date information about events at mppl.org/events.

This week we celebrate our remarkable Friends of the Library and Library Foundation volunteers whose dedication and countless hours of service are greatly appreciated by the library staff and the wider community. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and expertise you contribute to help make our library such a wonderful, well-loved fixture in Mount Prospect!

Did you miss last month's presentation on George Halas and the 1963 Chicago Bears? You can still catch it on our YouTube channel!

Find sports historian and author Charles Billington's detailing of the trials and triumphs of the 1963 Chicago Bears here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix6VSvl3CLg

Get library updates and learn more about November and December programs in our latest newsletter! Check your mailbox or read it online at mppl.org/newsletter.

Voting for the 2024 Presidential General Election is Tuesday, November 5 — just three weeks away. Ensure you are registered to vote and make a voting plan. Be an informed voter by accessing quality resources available with your library card.

Find additional voting resources at mppl.org/resources/voter-resources.

Stock up on great books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library used book sale this Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funds raised through the sale will help the Friends support additional library programs, events, and services.

Did you miss our program last month about the history of our understanding of the moon and our imagined futures of exploring and returning there? You can still catch it on our YouTube channel!

Shane L. Larson, astronomer, professor, and associate director of CIERA, discusses some of the observational history of the moon, our current thinking about the moon and its importance to Earth, and our aspirations for the future of lunar exploration.

Find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovcNw5mpoQE

The best of autumn returns as the Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation hosts its Fall Raffle beginning today, Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 27.

The event will feature specialty baskets on display in the library, many filled with seasonal treats and gourmet items, including gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Raffle tickets may be purchased in person or online beginning today.

Winners will be announced on or around Wednesday, October 30. Proceeds from the Fall Raffle benefit the Foundation, which raises funds for special programming and projects for the library that would not be attainable with tax dollars.

Stop by the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk in October to find clues and uncover the culprit behind a crime that's been committed! Win a prize for your sleuthing, while supplies last.

For more information, visit mppl.org/special-events/whodunit.

Join the club. This activity is part of our One Book, One Village community read.

Search functionality in the library app remains limited. You can still easily search our online catalog at mppl.org from a desktop or mobile device. Thank you for your ongoing patience.

As we complete the transition to our new catalog, we continue to work with our app provider on search results. Searching is not functioning properly in the app, but you can still search our online catalog at mppl.org on a desktop or mobile device.

And, of course, our staff are always happy to help with locating items. For help, stop by any public service desk, chat us, email us at [email protected], or call us at 847-253-5675.