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explore the opportunities News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library November/December 2016 Give the through November 15 at Facebook .com/ ALL over Mount Prospect you can MPCentennial . Gift of Reading see signs that the Centennial Celebration Watch for more information about Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season by is approaching—even at MPPL . Library programs that celebrate Mount bringing new unwrapped books for local children in need, We are joining in the Prospect’s 100 years! age 6 and younger . Donations of books in English and commemoration of our Village’s 100th Spanish are greatly appreciated . birthday with programs and displays to get you in a festive mood and help you MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 learn more about life in Mount Prospect . MPPL Showing This autumn staff members painted fire hydrants at the corner of Route 83 Centennial and Central Road and on Algonquin Teddy Bear Walk Road in front of the South Branch . Spirit Don’t miss the ultimate BEAR BASH as MPPL In the second-floor Harold celebrates the 36th annual Teddy Bear Walk! Bring Weary Genealogy Room, you can your favorite Teddy Bear and see nationally known view some of the time capsule story-performer Chris Fascione act out best-loved artifacts . The time capsule from 1992 stories . We will also sing along with Parents’ Choice SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 was opened in July, and a new time Gold Winner Mark Dvorak as he brings some of 10 A.M.-NOON capsule will be buried in 2017 . your favorite tunes to life . Ted E . Bear will then lead Join us November 9 for a special the march over to the Village Hall to welcome the arrival of Santa and Mrs . Claus, Mount Prospect Stories program escorted by our own Mount Prospect Fire Department . Be sure to register for this on life in the Village before its 1917 popular event that is sponsored by the Friends of Mount Prospect Public Library! incorporation . Vote for your favorite hydrant Business Partnership Receives International Award The Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) was recently honored with a Bronze award for Entrepreneurship from the International Economic Development Council (IDEC) . This award recognizes programs, policies, or initiatives that nurture and support individuals or emerging small businesses to develop their ideas, products, and/or services Paula and Julie painted the Main hydrant. into viable, competitive businesses . MPEI is a partnership of the Village, Dawn Fletcher Collins and Nellie Chamber of Commerce, Library, and Beckner accepted the award in Downtown Merchants Association . The September . What’s group works together to connect people Juracek said, “Receiving this award is a to resources that encourage, strengthen, testament to the Village’s commitment Colleen, Jennifer, and Maria admire Inside and support small business . to entrepreneurial success . Local the South Branch hydrant. “MPPL is thrilled for this business endorsements were part of the Adult Events . 2 recognition of our innovative and application package, and we would not Books & Movies . 4 successful partnership model,” have received these awards without local Library Life . 4 said Business Librarian Joe Collier . business validation of the high quality The Library and South Branch are “Collaboration and teamwork are of entrepreneurial nurturing in the closed: Thursday, November 24, Senior Session . 3 hallmarks of librarianship, and to be Village ”. Saturday, December 24, South Branch . 5 & 8 able to apply them to a new venture The Excellence in Economic Sunday, December 25, and Technology & Training . 3 with such able and Development Awards Sunday, January 1. exceptional partners honor organizations Teen Zone . .7 The South Branch is closed in the Village and and individuals Youth Activities . 6 Friday, November 25, the Chamber of for their efforts in Monday, December 26, and Commerce has been a creating positive Monday, January 2. The Library will be closed: fruitful and amazing change in urban, The Library will close at 5 p.m. STAFF IN-SERVICE experience ”. suburban, and rural Friday, November 4 Mayor Arlene A . communities . on Saturday, December 31. Adult Events (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 2 Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR) . Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect MOUNT PROSPECT STORIES cardholders for programs with limited attendance . Please have your MPPL card when registering . The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. The Essential Guide to Cross-country Skiing The Prospect Near and Far Madrigals Holiday Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 p.m. Concert Cross-country or Nordic skiing is Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m. a great winter physical activity that Prospect High School’s a cappella brings you close to nature without singing group, the Madrigals, having to travel far or spend much is a feast for both the eyes money . The Northwest Nordic Ski Club and ears . Wearing traditional will offer advice for getting started in medieval costumes, the group has this sport, including what to wear, what performed holiday and chamber kind of equipment you need, and where music at community gatherings you can ski . (R) for several years . Now they return to the Library for a triumphant Old Fashioned Radio holiday show . (R) Play: It’s a Wonderful Life Friday, December 2, 7 p.m. Enjoy this enduring American tale, MPPL FOUNDATION PRESENTS: just in time to usher in the holiday Encore! Singers Holiday season! Faithful to the timeless movie Concert classic, Philip Grecian’s adaptation Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. comes to captivating life as a live Join us as the traveling ensemble 1940s radio broadcast . TesserAct Encore! shares the spirit of the season Theatre Ensemble takes on the roles of with “Holiday Harmonies ”. This joyful Wednesday, November 9, 7 p.m. beloved characters in this presentation, program features holiday classics, Mount Prospect was incorporated in 1917, recreating the behind-the-scenes novelty selections, and seasonal cheer . during a tumultuous time in American and experience of hearing an old-time radio Encore! will bring a smile to your face world history . Lindsay Rice from the Mount play—complete with live actors, radio as they sing your holiday favorites Prospect Historical Society will talk about what life was commercials, and real sound effects . including “Sleigh Ride,” “Baby, It’s like before there was an official “Mount Prospect ”. (R) Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Cold Outside,” and a unique version the story of idealistic George Bailey as of “Jingle Bells ”. There’s something he considers ending his life one fateful for everyone to enjoy, and Encore! is Christmas Eve, has been an annual certain to add warmth to your holiday Need Help With Home Repairs? holiday tradition for many families . season . (R) This is your chance to go back in time Flood Damage? and create new memories with your loved ones! Recommended for ages 10 and up. (R) North West Housing Partnership to the Rescue! Need Help With Home Repairs? Flood Damage? Wednesday, November 30, 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 5:30-6:30p.m. Seniors, you may be eligible for one You may be eligible for a subsidized or more subsidized programs to help program to help qualified homeowners seniors and the with flood damage disabled with some expenses . A home maintenance representative of the repairs . A North West Housing representative of the Partnership will explain North West Housing this program, which Partnership will is available to aid explain the Senior/ suburban Cook County Tesla, Creativity, Disabled Handyman homeowners . The and the Soul of Program . This Residential Resilience opportunity is Program grants one- Innovation for seniors or the time monetary awards disabled who need to income-qualified Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 p.m. special modifications homeowners for The life and inventions of Nikola Tesla show how we can spark our own creativity to their homes or need affordable assistance with flood remediation and and innovation . Based on the upcoming book Lightning Strikes, this program minor repairs provided by insured, mitigation as it relates to the severe tells the compelling story of how Tesla created radio, the modern electrical grid, experienced, and reliable professionals . storms from April 2013 through robotics, and wireless/remote control . Learn about the inventor’s exciting journey of Find out if this valuable program is for May 2013 . Find out if these valuable inspiration and discovery that led us to the Tesla car, Google, and drones . You’ll also you! (R) programs are for you! (R) get a glimpse of the future technologies Tesla foresaw as well as his global vision for clean energy . (R) (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 3 Buying a New Computer: Technology and Training Alternatives to Windows Please pick up a Technology Class flyer and calendar for program descriptions . Unless Monday, December 12, 7 p.m. otherwise specified, all classes are hands-on sessions using PCs and held in the You have been using Windows® for Computer Training Room (C) with a limit of 13 participants per class . Classes begin years, but, as you think about promptly. Open seats will be available as early as 5 minutes before class starts. purchasing a new computer, you might wonder about alternatives to Microsoft® Using Google Drive THIRD THURSDAY 3-D products . This program is designed to Monday, November 7, 7-9 p.m. PRINTING help you find the best operating system Google Drive is an online service that and devices for you . We’ll talk about lets you create and store text and image Adult CAD Open Lab Apple®, Chromebook™, and Android™ files, spreadsheets, and more .