Experience Mount Prospect

Children's storytime

Miss Jan leads a delightful storytime with adventures for everyone!
 

Live music: jak tripper

Season Open Date!

Guinness, Irish Cream, Irish Coffee, Double Chocolate Chip are just a few of the featured flavors for the Opening Day.

Going Bananas on Opening Day - Bring in your own banana and receive 25% off your banana split.

Easter Cakes 10% off - Order a cake between March 13th and April 4th and receive 10% off
 

Dennehy Irish Dancers

Leap into the Library for this festive performance by the charming and talented Dennehy Irish Dancers. Children and families will delight in a variety of traditional and modern dances and pick up a few steps along the way! Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.mppl.org/events, call 847/253-5675, or stop by the Library.

Live music: Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band

Book Voyagers: Stellar Space Stories

For children in grades 1 - 3. To infinity and beyond! Are you interested in the sun, moon, and stars? Join us for “out-of-this-world” stories, a craft, a
snack, and a video about outer space. Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.mppl.org/events, call 847/253-5675, or stop by the Library.

open storytime

Join us for storytime at our South Branch, 1711 West Algonquin Road, at the Community Connections Center. Listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun! This storytime will be presented in English and is best suited for children ages 3 – 7 and their parents, but all are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required; just come on in!

MPPL Foundation Presents: An Irish Concert

Welcome the intriguing Irish vocal duo Banna. Their Irish ballads and sing-alongs are filled with a splendid blend of vocals, guitar, and keyboard. Banna’s music will transport you to places both majestic and magical.
Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.mppl.org/events, call 847/253-5675, or stop by the Library.

Live music: thunder road

spring craft show

Looking for unusual gifts? Come on over and see all the great things that have been created by these artisans! Over 25 exhibitors will be onsite for this annual event! Friendship Park Conservatory. FREE to attend.
 

Live music: Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack

Wii Sports Open Play

South Branch, 1711 West Algonquin Road, at the Community Connections Center. Don’t own a Wii? Come try ours and enjoy an afternoon of fun with your friends. Play tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, and boxing all in one room. No special sports equipment needed. Wii Sports is rated E for everyone. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.

Got Game? Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Sports, and Board Games

For Students and Teens in Grades 6 – 12. No plans for Spring Break? Need to get out of the house (and away from chores)? Come to the Library to hang with friends and try your hand (or feet) at one of our video or board games. Borders and GameStop gift cards awarded at random; snacks for everyone! Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.mppl.org/events, call 847/253-5675, or stop by the Library.

Live music: heartache tonight

National Lights Out Night

Bring your flashlights for a scoop in the dark - Lights out at Capannari's between 8:30pm-9:30pm. Bring your flashlight and receive 10% off your item within that hour.

Live music: Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners

Easter Egg Hunt

5,000 Eggs will be "hidden" in Moehling Park. Bring your bonnets, baskets and cameras. Special Appearance by the Easter Bunny

mt. Prospect Community Band Spring Concert

Sunday at the Symphony - This is no ordinary community band! Our community band has been around for over 30 years! These experienced musicians will provide you with a tremendous show full of memorable music and artistry, all at an affordable price. Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Rd., Arlington Heights. Tickets: $7 presale (available February 17 At RecPlex Front Desk) or $9 at the door. 

 

Create a Fresh Floral Arrangement for Spring

Welcome spring into your home with a bright, inviting floral arrangement you put together yourself. Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers
and Gifts will help you create an arrangement using a variety of fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. Class size is limited to assure that each student receives individual attention, so stop by the Library’s Registration Desk to reserve your spot (online registration is not available). A $15 nonrefundable materials fee is due at registration. Please bring scissors, a small knife, or a pruner; all other materials are included. Registration is required. To sign up, visit www.mppl.org/events, call 847/253-5675, or stop by the Library.