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Going Green Celebrate It’s More Than Your Freedom Recycling to Read! Green Fair Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America Saturday, September 25, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, October 12-Tuesday, October 26 Going green is about considering A world-class traveling exhibit, his contemporaries, he embraced a new Think the planet when you weigh your “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in emphasis on personal initiative, risk- options. Every day we make America,” featuring reproduction taking, and ambition. He was only 22 for Yourself decisions that either add to the stress artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln when he left his family home to find his on natural resources or lessen it. For Presidential Library and Museum own way,” notes Illinois State Historian READ example, the simple choice to buy in Springfield, Illinois, is coming to Thomas Schwartz. “After enduring a locally grown food can benefit the Mount Prospect Public Library. This series of personal failures in business, he BANNED environment in several ways: less free exhibit is a wonderful learning became a prosperous attorney, devoted BOOKS energy is used to transport the food; opportunity, and all are invited to tour husband and father, successful politician, fewer chemicals are used to keep it during the Library’s regular hours. and, finally, the 16th President of the September 24- the food from rotting on its way to The exhibition covers Lincoln’s United States. While Lincoln benefited market; and it helps support small childhood, his self-education, his careers from close association with a number October 1 local farmers and keeps the land as a surveyor and lawyer, his family life, of powerful friends, his own talents and Celebrate your freedom to read! for agricultural use as opposed to the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the 1860 ambitions combined with hard work Intellectual freedom—the freedom development. presidential election, the Civil War, the and a dedication to self-improvement to to access information and express 13th Amendment, the Emancipation produce a unique American specimen— The Library wants to help Mount ideas, even if the information Proclamation, his assassination, and the self-made man.” Prospect residents make greener and ideas might be considered other important events in his life. The We, the People program of choices. On Saturday, September 25, unorthodox or unpopular—is The reproduction artifacts on display, the National Endowment for the from 1-3 p.m., the Library will host the foundation of Banned Books all modeled from originals in the Humanities provided major financial its firstGreen Fair. The afternoon Week. During this week we focus Presidential Library and Museum, support for the exhibition and will include information and on the benefits of free and open include: Lincoln’s favorite books; his accompanying programs. The Abraham entertainment for every member access to information while son Tad’s toy cannon; the nameplate Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation of the family and is designed to drawing attention to the harms of help you understand that you do from his Springfield home; his stovepipe and the History Channel provided censorship by spotlighting actual not have to make radical changes hat, which he used like a briefcase to additional financial and in-kind or attempted bannings of books to your lifestyle to have an impact. hold important papers; a presidential support. Additionally, the American across the United States. Stop by the Small changes, especially if they are campaign banner; an axe that Lincoln Library Association and the Tribeca Library to learn more. made in conjunction with others, used to chop wood; the bloody gloves Film Institute of New York made can make a difference. The Green found in Lincoln’s pocket the night strong contributions to the exhibit’s Fair will help bring the community of his assassination; and many other programming. together toward the common goal of unique and interesting items. You can learn more about Lincoln What’s treading a little more lightly on the “Abraham Lincoln, the son of or find information about visiting the earth. a subsistence farmer, came of age Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & during a dramatic transformation in Museum in Springfield at Inside —see Green Fair on page 7 America’s economic life. Like many of www.PresidentLincoln.org. Adult Events ...... 2 Books & Movies ...... 4 Calendar ...... 5 Show Your Card Cultural Month Activitites . . . 3 It’s Worth More Than You Think! Jump Start Your Business . . . .4 Library Life ...... 7 The deals are back! SeptembeR you discounts and gifts just for Teen Zone ...... 7 1-30 Your Library card can showing your MPPL card. Go to Youth Activities ...... 6 save you money on more our website, www.mppl.org/events, for a Still don’t have a Library card? than just books and DVDs. Get great complete list of participating businesses The Library will be closed Then now’s the time to stop in deals at local restaurants, stores, and or pick up a brochure at the Library. Monday, September 6 and apply for one; they are free more. The Library has made agreements Don’t miss out! The offers are only for Labor Day with over 75 local businesses to bring good for the month of September. to Village residents. Adult Events (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 2

Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org/events, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect Are you LinkedIn? 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. LinkedIn 101: How to LinkedIn 201: Getting Put Social Networking More Out of LinkedIn Sweet Chicago: The Guide to Making More Money, and over to Work for You Monday, October 4, 7 p.m. Candy Capital 800 articles for more than 50 national Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. Take your LinkedIn networking to the magazines. (R) next level at this workshop Tuesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. LinkedIn has become the social network of presented by Matt Prazenka For most of its history Chicago Exercises to Help Those of Peer Training Services. produced about one-third of the choice for business With Invisible Illnesses Learn advanced techniques nation’s candy. The city has called itself professionals. It gives Wednesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. that will improve your the Candy Capital of America since the you access to people, Invisible illnesses, such as multiple visibility and increase your turn of the century. You probably know jobs, and opportunities. sclerosis, Parkinson’s, lupus, fibro- network reach. This will be some of the candies made or invented Through it, you can myalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, both a class and roundtable here—Brach’s caramels, Mars Snickers build a network of can be physically draining. Learn how exchange of best practices. bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, trusted contacts and exercise can help those afflicted with an (R) Curtiss Baby Ruth bars, Tootsie Rolls, reach people either “invisible illness” live better. Joy Wagner, Frango Mints, and Dove chocolates. directly or through If, during these founder of fitMS, will demonstrate a Learn some of the history behind these people you already presentations, you would variety of exercises designed for those treats and explore what made Chicago know. It is a critical tool for career like to log on to LinkedIn using your with balance, stability, and fatigue issues. such a powerful location for candy advancement and opportunities. Let laptop, please include a notation These exercises tap into the best of yoga, makers. This program is cosponsored by Matt Prazenka, Peer Training Services, that you will be bringing your laptop tai chi, and Pilates and aid in stress- Mount Prospect Historical Society. (R) help you understand the power of when you register. The first 20 laptop reduction as well. (R) LinkedIn, show you how to leverage it, registrants will be allowed to log on Uncovering Your Family and get you started on your profile. (R) wirelessly during the presentation. ® Contact Lenses for History With Ancestry Every Eye Library Edition Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. seller tools. This lively program will for developing a successful eBay- Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. Contact lenses have come a long way include real-time demos on eBay.com based business. Jack Waddick, an eBay Whether you are just beginning to put since the first 1887 glass versions and plenty of time for questions. (R) University Instructor, will lead this together your ancestral story or are in informative demonstration of the new invented by physiologist Adolf Eugen Floral Design: Create an the midst of the process, MPPL can Fick. Today’s contact lenses are more advanced tools, tips, and strategies help. Join librarians Anne Shaughnessy comfortable and safer than even 10 Autumn Centerpiece used by some of eBay’s most successful and Steven Browne for an overview years ago and offer new options for Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 p.m. sellers. This lively session will include of one of the most important online people with conditions like presbyopia, Get ready for autumn by creating a real-time demos on eBay.com and genealogical collections available the loss of near vision that happens in beautiful fall centerpiece with help from plenty of time for your questions. (R) today. This unique resource gives you Paul Seils of Busse’s Flowers and Gifts. middle age. Eirit Yonatan of the Eye Google: Don’t Just Search— free access to more than four billion Site in Mount Prospect will discuss the This handmade combination of fresh names through census, church, court, innovations in contact lenses that offer seasonal flowers and foliage will make a Create Documents, E-mail, immigration, and vital records, as well options for patients who need bifocal welcome addition to your home’s table or and More as record collections from Canada and lenses, are over the age of forty, or have hearth. Please bring a scissors and a small Monday, October 25, 7 p.m. other areas. Time will be set aside to dry eye disease. (R) knife or pruner; all other materials are Most people know Google as a search explore the resource and ask questions. included. There is a $15 nonrefundable fee engine, but it offers so much more, This hands-on session will take place Green Fair due at registration. Please sign up at the for free! Join us on the road to Google in the Computer Training room. Com- Saturday, September 25, 1-3 p.m. Registration Desk. (R) enlightenment with an overview of puter and keyboarding experience are Learn what it means to live green! We some useful Google features, including recommended. Space is limited. (R) are bringing together representatives Web Resources for Gmail, Google calendar, Google docs, from over a dozen local organizations, Newshounds Breaking In: The Basics and more. This demonstration program including the U.S. Green Building Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m. will be held in Meeting Room A. (R) of Writing for Magazines Council, the Morton Arboretum, Wednesday, October 13, 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. and the National Wildlife Federation, Get the latest news from a wide range Paranormal 101: An Have you dreamed of writing for who will explain how you can make of sources with the click of a button. Introduction for the magazines? Want to see your byline future-friendly choices today. Even Your Library card gives you access to Novice Ghost Hunter in your favorite publication? While the entertainment will be green—Jim information from the local papers Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. basic writing skills are essential, the Green, that is! Known as the Wandering as well as media around the world, What is the difference between a keys to successful magazine freelancing Endorphin, Jim uses the acoustic guitar from any computer, any time of day. ghost, a spirit, and a haunting? Find are selecting and analyzing potential to create enchanting, percussively- Reference Librarians Steven James out when researchers from TnT markets, developing winning article driven soundscapes in a fresh and Browne and Cynthia Dieden will Paranormal Investigators explain their ideas, and crafting attention-getting compelling way. (NR) provide an introduction and tour of field and detail their methodology query letters. This program will MPPL’s online resources, including eBay 101—Selling Basics for investigating evidence of alleged introduce you to some common LexisNexis, InfoTrac, Chicago Tribune, cases of paranormal, or unexplained, magazine terminology and cover basics Monday, September 27, 7 p.m. and The Daily Herald. Please register for activity. The team will also address the like how to find markets, come up with Ready to make some money selling one of these sessions. (R) dangers associated with ghost hunting. story ideas, and nail your first magazine some of your “stuff?” Then attend eBay Participants will have the opportunity to assignment. Presented by Kelly James- 101-- Selling Basics with eBay University eBay Advanced Selling ask questions and to share their personal Enger, author of eight books, including Instructor Jack Waddick. Jack will walk Monday, October 18, 7 p.m. encounters with the paranormal. (R) Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s you through the keys to successful eBay Go beyond the basics of eBay selling and selling…including the new features and learn the best formats and techniques (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 3

An n u a l Cu l t u r a l Se r i e s : A South American Carnival North America may share the western hemisphere with South Spanish and Portuguese are the two most prominant. America, yet for many of us this continent remains a land of mysterious The fourth largest continent, South America is home to some of jungles and lost empires. While the countries of South America share the world’s greatest natural wonders: the largest waterfall, Angel Falls a common history—a land inhabited by indigenous people intruded in Venezuela; the largest river (by volume), the Amazon; the longest upon by European conquerors 500 years ago, followed by colonial rule mountain range, the Andes; the driest place on earth, Atacama Desert; and bitter wars for independence—each country has its own distinct and the largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest. character. During our Annual Cultural Series, you will come to know the Spend the month with us as we explore pre-Columbian civilizations different people, culture, landscape, and food of this vast continent. and colonial architecture, experience the unique blend of past and South America comprises 12 countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, present as expressed in the lively South American music and dance, and Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, marvel at the dramatic vistas and biological diversity that stretch from and Venezuela and an overseas department of France, French Guiana. the Caribbean to Antarctica. Several different languages are spoken across the continent; however,

Festival Night: Viva Brazil! Adventure in Argentina music, that began 500 years ago during Brazil’s slavery era. It offers an elegant yet physically Friday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 1:30 p.m. powerful form of creative self-expression. It Enjoy the samba, a unique style of Brazilian Argentina offers a breadth of experiences for also provides a great way to get both an aerobic dance, and a vivid display of exotic costumes both nature lovers and sightseers. Traverse the and anaerobic workout in a fun and rhythmic at this dazzling dance show that combines Patagonian steppe, walk among penguins, and format. Enjoy a highly energetic demonstration elegance with all the energy, color, and passion witness the thunderous waterfalls of Iguazú. of this agile and acrobatic dance and learn of Brazil! Join us as we launch our monthlong Marvel at the stunning scenery of the Lake a few moves for yourself. You’ll quickly see cultural celebration of South America when District, Patagonia’s glacier-carved landscapes, why this style of dance is finding its way into these talented dancers bring the culture, and painted Andean deserts. Experience the exercise studios across the nation. (R) glamour, and traditions of exotic Rio de cosmopolitan feel of Buenos Aires and the Janeiro’s Carnival to Mount Prospect. (R) passionate exuberance of the tango. Presented Bossa Tres: Brazilian Concert by District 214’s Community Education Travel Wednesday, October 27, 7:30 p.m. Chile: Land of Intriguing Manager Linda Kerr, this program will take Experience the rich and soulful rhythms of Contrasts you 5,000 miles away to Argentina. (R) Brazilian music. Bossa Tres brings an authentic Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. taste of Brazil with its unique blend of solo Chile stretches 2700 miles, from the driest Machu Picchu: Lost City of vocals, brilliant harmonies, virtuosic guitar, desert in the world down to the southernmost the Incas and percussion. (R) point of mainland South America. In between Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. are rich, fertile fruit-bearing fields, active In 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham discovered volcanoes, and a long coastline of rocky Machu Picchu, a lost and forgotten city of the cliffs, islands, and beaches. Join District 214’s Incas. Considered one of the most important For Youth See program descriptions on Page 6. Community Education Travel Manager Linda archaeological events of the twentieth century, Kerr as she takes you on a virtual tour of this this discovery yielded the finest collection of Create-a-Craft: Amazon Art South American country, its people, places, Inca buildings in all of Peru and reveals much Friday, October 8, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and threatened inhabitants—the colonies of about Inca royal traditions and religious rites. For all ages (NR) Magellanic Penguins in Seno Otway. (R) At the same time, there is enough mystery about the site to inspire the imaginations The Amazing Amazon Book Voyagers: of contemporary people. Professor Jeff Life in a Rainforest Tuesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. Mishur discusses Inca building practices and Monday, October 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Starting as a glacial trickle in the Andes, the highlights some of the important elements of For 1st-3rd graders Amazon River pours into the Atlantic Ocean Machu Picchu, such as the Royal Mausoleum. Each program is limited to a crew of 30 voyagers, after a 4,000-mile tortuous journey across Mishur will also discuss examples of Inca so sign up today! (R) South America. Life along this river can often sculpture and decorative arts. (R) be dangerous and hostile. Let Bill Helmuth guide you deep into the rainforest and down Capoeira: Afro-Brazilian SUPER Saturday!: the intriguing and fascinating Amazon. Dancing With a Touch of Storybox—World Tales Learn how outside forces are destroying Martial Arts Saturday, October 23, the surrounding habitat and Sunday, October 24, 2-3 p.m. 11-11:45 a.m. threatening the tribal Indians’ For all ages For ALL AGEs (R) way of life. (R) Capoeira is a unique style of dance, a martial art combined with acrobatic movements set to (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 4

Bo o k s a n d Conversations Mo v i e s a n d Mo r e Books are available 30 days prior to each a life marked by colorful characters, Movies @ MPPL travel to Italy in search of her long-lost discussion at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. (NR) political events, and technological love, setting off a chain of events that The Ghost Writer achievements. brings love into each of their lives. (R) Food for Thought [2010; Rated PG-13; 128 minutes; Drama] The Help The Tears of Autumn Starring Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Movie Discussion Kim Cattrall. by Kathryn Stockett by Charles McCarry Directed by Roman Polanski. Sunset Boulevard Wednesday, October 20, Wednesday, Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. [1950; Not Rated; 110 minutes] 10 a.m. September 1, 1 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 1 p.m. Starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden. Paul Christopher Limited and persecuted In this film adaptation of the Robert Directed by Billy Wilder. begins to investigate the by racial divides in 1962 Jackson, Harris novel, The Ghost, a successful Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. assassination of John Kennedy in 1963, Mississippi, three women, including an British ghostwriter agrees to complete Joe Gillis (William Holden), a broke thinking it results from the Vietnamese African-American maid, her sassy and the memoirs of former British Prime and cynical young screenwriter, is assassination of Ngo Dinh Diem. chronically unemployed friend, and a Minister Adam Lang. His agent assures attempting to ditch a pair of repo men recent college graduate, a white woman, him it’s the opportunity of a lifetime, late one afternoon when he pulls off team up for a clandestine project. Coffee & Conversation but the project seems doomed from the L.A.’s storied Sunset Boulevard and start—not least because his predecessor into the driveway of a seedy mansion Pope Joan Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m. on the project, Lang’s long-term aide, belonging to Norma Desmond (Gloria by Donna Woolfolk Cross Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. dies in an unfortunate accident. As the Swanson), a forgotten silent movie Coffee & Conversation, the Library’s Wednesday, October 6, ghostwriter works, he begins to uncover star whose brilliant acting career 1 p.m. monthly current events discussion clues suggesting his predecessor may withered with the coming of talkies. The For a thousand years group, provides an open, nonpartisan have stumbled on a dark secret linking demented old movie queen lives in the men have denied her forum for community members to Lang to the CIA. (R) past, assisted by her devoted butler, Max. share their views. The evening’s coffee existence—Pope Joan, the woman who Norma dreams of making a comeback is generously provided by Starbucks disguised herself as a man and rose to Letters to Juliet in a remake of Salome to be directed by Coffee, 100 W. Northwest Hwy, rule Christianity for two years. Now this [2010; Rated PG; 105 minutes; Romantic her old colleague Cecil B. DeMille (as Mount Prospect. (R) compelling novel animates the legend Comedy] himself), and Joe becomes her literary Starring Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, with a portrait of an unforgettable and romantic gigolo. (R) woman who struggles against Gael Garcia Bernal. Directed by Gary Winick. restrictions her soul cannot accept. Movie Lovers Club Do the Right Thing Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. [1989; Rated R; 120 minutes] Director Tim Burton Thursday, October 14, 1 p.m. Coffee, Books, & More Monday, September 13, 1 p.m. Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, When a young American travels to the Spike Lee. Directed by Spike Lee. Homer & Langley Director Tim Burton is well known for city of Verona, home of the fictional Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. by E.L. Doctorow his offbeat and visually captivating film star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet of During the hottest day of the year in the Wednesday, style. Join us for a casual discussion of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn, September 15, 10 a.m. Burton’s dynamic career, crafted from group of volunteers who respond to racial tensions are quickly inflamed and A tale inspired by a true his background as an animator to his letters to Juliet seeking advice about violence ensues. This blood-boiling, 24- story finds the blind rich collaborations with actors such love. After answering one letter dated hour period will change the lives of its Homer Collyer closeted within a once- as Johnny Depp, Michael Keaton, and from 1957, she inspires its author to residents forever. (R) grand Fifth Avenue mansion with his Helena Bonham Carter. This discussion damaged brother and remembering will be led by Donna Culhane. (R)

Book Jump Start Book Crossing: Your Business An Intercontinental croisées Online Marketing and crossing Discussion Social Media for Small Lectures Business Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 8:30 a.m. Take part in an intercontinental Top 15 Website Mistakes book discussion with our Sister Suite Française Thursday, October 7, 8:30 a.m. City, Sèvres, France. Read both Suite by Irène Némirovsky Française by Irène Némirovsky and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Senior Session Annie Barrows. Then, come share your The Guernsey thoughts about these two books. We will Literary and Potato Keeping Your Balance and Preventing Falls videotape the discussion to send to our Peel Pie Society Tuesday, September 21, 1:30 p.m. friends in France. You are also welcome by Mary Ann Shaffer & Losing your balance and falling can be unnerving; for a moment your world is to write down your thoughts on the Annie Barrows literally turned upside down. At this month’s Senior Session, an occupational joint blog, http://sevres-associatif. therapist from Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital will discuss the prevalence and fr/sevresmppl, which can be read by for a Google transduction (French for consequences of falls, the leading risk factors for falls, and how to prevent them. You residents of both towns. No French translation), and you can see what they will leave this program armed with information about assisted devices, home safety, required. Just click the American flag are saying in English. (R) community resources, and the tools necessary to decrease your risk of falling. (R) JUMP START YOUR SENIOR SESSION: 14 BUSINESS: Online Marketing 21 Keeping Your Balance September and Social Media for Small Business and Preventing Falls, Tuesday, Show Your Card—It’s Worth More Hip, Hip, Hooray! It’s Tuesday, September 14, 8:30 a.m. A September 21, 1:30 p.m. A Than You Think! Grandparents Day!, Thursday, 1 9 Breaking In: The Basics of Writing for Contact Lenses for Every Eye September 1-30 September 9, 10-10:45 a.m. Y Magazines Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. A FOOD FOR THOUGHT Book Discussion, MOVIES @ MPPL: The Ghost Writer Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. A BANNED BOOKS WEEK: The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Thursday, September 9, 1 p.m. AT COFFEE, BOOKS, & MORE Think for Yourself and Let Wednesday, September 1, 1 p.m. (NR) A 24 Scoop Up a Good Read 15 Discussion, Homer & Langley by Others Do the Same MOVIES @ MPPL: The Ghost Writer 11 at Capannari’s, Saturday, E.L. Doctorow, Wednesday, September Friday, September 24-Friday, October 1 Wednesday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. AT September 11, noon-12:30 p.m. Y 15, 10 a.m. (NR) A SUPER SATURDAY: Guitars of Fall I Storytime Lottery Ends Storytime Favorites at the Exercises to Help Those With 25 Spain, Saturday, September 25, 2 Thursday, September 2 12 Farmers’ Market, Sunday, Invisible Illnesses 10:30-11:15 a.m. Y September 12, 10-10:30 a.m. (NR) Y Wednesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. A Library Closed for Labor Day Green Fair, Saturday, September 25, 6 Monday, September 6 MOVIE LOVERS CLUB: The Regular Board Meeting, 1-3 p.m. (NR) G Films of Director Tim Burton Thursday, September 16, 7 p.m. Sweet Chicago: The Candy Capital 13 16 BOOK CROSSING: Monday, September 13, 1 p.m. A 7 Tuesday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. A COFFEE & CONVERSATION 26 Teen Discussion, Sunday, BOOK VOYAGERS: Going Buggy Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m. A September 26, 2-3 p.m. T Homeschool Connection 17 Monday, September 13, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Y 8 Wednesday, September 8, Battle of the Bands at eBay 101 Selling Basics 10-11:30 a.m. (NR) Y LinkedIn 101: How to Put Social 18 Capannari’s, Saturday, 27 Monday, September 27, 7 p.m. A Networking to Work for You September 18, 2-5 p.m. (NR) T Mad Scientists Club, Wednesday, Floral Design: Create an Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. A September 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Y TREES & SEEDS 28 Autumn Centerpiece, Tuesday, Uncovering Your Family History With INTERGENERATIONAL September 28, 7:30 p.m. A $15 fee MOVIE DISCUSSION: 20 Ancestry® Library Edition BOOK DISCUSSION Sunset Boulevard Fall Classic Raffle Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. A The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 29- A Monday, September 20, 6-7 p.m. Y 29 Sunday, October 10

Registration is required for all programs except those denoted by Adult A Teen T Please sign up on the Internet at (NR). Programs are held at the Library unless otherwise noted. Youth Y All Ages G www.mppl.org/events, at the Library, Fees, when applicable, must be paid at the Registration Desk and are (NR) No registration necessary not refundable unless the program is canceled. The Library requires or by calling 847/253-5675. at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed.

MOVIES @ MPPL: Fall II Storytime Lottery Ends 14 Letters to Juliet, Thursday, 21 Thursday, October 21 October October 14, 1 p.m. AT Regular Board Meeting Festival Night: Viva Brazil! CREATE-A-CRAFT: Amazon Art COFFEE & CONVERSATION Thursday, October 21, 7 p.m. Friday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. G Friday, October 8, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 8 Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. A (NR) Y 15 SUPER SATURDAY: Storybox— Storytime Favorites at Borders Friends Book Sale, Saturday, World Tales, Saturday, Saturday, October 2, 11-11:30 a.m. BOOK CROSSING: 23 2 16 October 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. October 23, 11-11:45 a.m. Y (NR) Y 10 An Intercontinental Book Discussion Teen Read Week: Capoeira: Afro-Brazilian Chess for All Ages Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m. A Books With Beat, Sunday, Dancing With a Touch of Sunday, October 3, 2-4 p.m. 17 24 3 G October 17-Saturday, October 23 Martial Arts, Sunday, October 24, Fall Classic Raffle—Drawing Foundation Fundraiser: 2-3 p.m. G Sunday, October 10, 2:30 p.m. Friends Book Sale An Inspiring Afternoon With 4 Sunday, October 17, noon-4:30 p.m. Google: Don’t Just Search— Barbara Rinella Fall II Storytime Lottery Begins 25 Create Documents, E-mail, and Monday, October 4, 1 p.m. A $18 fee Monday, October 11 BOOK VOYAGERS: Life in a 11 More, Monday, October 25, 7 p.m. A Rainforest, Monday, October 18, LinkedIn 201: CHAT & CHEW: Book Crossing — 18 4:15-5:15 p.m. Y Polish Storytime–Polskie Bajki Getting More Out of LinkedIn Two Books, One Discussion Tuesday, October 26, Monday, October 4, 7 p.m. A Monday, October 11, 1-2 p.m. Y eBay Advanced Selling 26 10-10:30 a.m. Y Monday, October 18, 7 p.m. A Chile: Land of Intriguing Abraham Lincoln: Paranormal 101: An Introduction for Contrasts, Tuesday, October 5, Self-Made in America, Tuesday, Adventure in Argentina, Tuesday, 5 12 the Novice Ghost Hunter 7:30 p.m. A October 12-Tuesday, October 26 October 19, 1:30 p.m. A 19 Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. A FOOD FOR THOUGHT Book Web Resources for Newshounds COFFEE, BOOKS, & MORE Bossa Tres: Brazilian Concert Discussion Tuesday, October 12, 7 p.m. Discussion, The Tears of Autumn 6 A 20 Wednesday, October 27, Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross by Charles McCarry, Wednesday, 27 The Amazing Amazon 7:30 p.m. A Wednesday, October 6, 1 p.m. (NR) A October 20, 10 a.m. (NR) A Tuesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. A Coming in November MOVIES @ MPPL: Letters to Juliet Machu Picchu: Lost City of the Incas Web Resources for Newshounds Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 p.m. AT Wednesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. A Creative Paper Crafts 13 Wednesday, October 13, 2 p.m. A for the Holidays JUMP START YOUR BUSINESS: MOVIE DISCUSSION: Tuesday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. Top 15 Website Mistakes Annual Cultural Series 7 Do the Right Thing $10 fee Thursday, October 7, 8:30 a.m. A Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. A Youth Activities (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 6

Storybox—World Tales Chat & Chew: Book Crossing Saturday, October 23, 11-11:45 a.m. Create-a-Craft —for 4th-6th graders An original theatre performance brings —for all ages funny, magical stories to life. Chicago Thief and Poor Little Witch Girl. Improv Festival Productions performs Children under age 9 must be accompanied Poor Little Witch Girl by an adult. No registration is necessary; just by Marie Desplechin Would you rather be a Greek god or a two folktales from Africa and South drop in. (NR) witch? How are these books similar? America with the creative use of long Amazon Art How are they different? Join us for an wooden sticks, multicolored cloths, and Friday, October 8, hour talking about these books and hand-held musical instruments. Get in 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. participating in theme-related activities. on the act when the talented cast plays The Lightning Thief Create your very Kids in France will also be reading the an improvisational storytelling game by Rick Riordan own jungle of South same books as part of Book Crossing, based on suggestions taken from the American animals in Monday, October 11, 1-2 p.m. our intercontinental book discussion! audience. This program is sponsored by honor of the Library’s Chew on some good food while chatting Books are available at the Youth Services the Clough fund as part of the Library’s Annual Cultural Series. about two great books: The Lightning Desk. (R) Annual Cultural Series. (R) (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 7

Book Teen Zone Book Crossing: croisées Teen Discussion News and activities for students and teens in grades 6-12! crossing Lectures Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org/events, at the Library, or by calling Sunday, September 26, 2-3 p.m. 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR). Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect cardholders for programs with limited attendance. Please have your MPPL card when registering. Did you enjoy The Hunger Games by The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. Suzanne Collins? Then try Winter’s End Winter’s End by Jean-Claude Mourlevat. Both of by Jean-Claude Mourlevat Battle of If your band wants to participate, then these books are part of Book Crossing, the Bands you need to submit an application to the intercontinental book discussion Capannari’s Ken Dix, ken@capannaris. with our Sister City, Sèvres, France. @ Ca p a n n a r i ’s! com, by September 1, 2010. All band Come share your thoughts about these The Hunger Games members must be under the age of 21, two books, and we will videotape the by Suzanne Collins discussion to send to our friends in Is yours the best and any member under the age of 18 France. Want to get a peek at what the band in Mount must get parental permission. Sound French teens are saying? Then read transduction (French for translation), Prospect? Find out board, speakers, microphones, and a their comments on the joint blog: and you can see what they are saying at this musical sound tech will be provided. http://sevres-associatif.fr/sevresmppl. in English. You are welcome to use the competition. Bands You don’t have to read French. Just blog to communicate with your French will perform, judges Saturday, September 18, click the American flag for a Google counterparts as well. (R) will score, and the crowd will have its say. So bring your friends and family to 2-5 p.m. Moehling Park (where Lee DeWyze once Chess for All Ages played, next to Capannari Ice Cream) cover; top three bands on the leader Sunday, October 3, 2-4 p.m. to help cheer on your band. Bands will board will play an additional song to Come to the Library for a special afternoon perform one original song and one determine a winner. (NR) of open play chess. While a basic knowledge of the game is required, all ages and skill levels are invited. You supply the moves; Te e n Re a d We e k : we’ll supply the chessboards. Refreshments will be served. Children under age 9 must be Books With Beat accompanied by a responsible caregiver. (R) Su n d a y , Oc t o b e r 17-Sa t u r d a y , Oc t o b e r 23 Drop by MPPL during Teen Read Week to discover books with beat. A beat? As in a drum? What could we possibly Green Fair: Mark your calendar! mean by that? A good turn of —continued from page 1 eyeglasses, batteries, cell phones, athletic phrase or well-crafted story Scheduled participants (partial list): shoes, or bicycles. has its own beat—and how you t Na t i o n a l Wi l d l i f e Fe d e r a t i o n — Quick green tips package the words can also affect the beat. A information on how you can help • Warm yourself, not the environment. well-performed audiobook has its own rhythm protect wildlife in your own backyard, Put on a sweater. Every one degree you that sucks you into the storyline as much as community, or school. avoid in external heating (by keeping the words themselves. Music is really poetry t Th e Gr o v e Na t i o n a l Historic your thermostat down) will cut five sung to a melody. The plots of movies are La n d m a r k —learn about the delicate percent from your heating bill. more powerful because of their soundtracks. balance of wetland ecosystems. • Rechargers can be draining. Unplug All these “story” formats are available at your t Friendship Pa r k Co n s e r v a t o r y —take your rechargers when not in use. Library. Come check one out. advantage of gardening programs and Leaving a recharger plugged into the classes, including Master Gardener power outlet means it could be drawing Li b r a r y Li f e Available on www.mppl.org certification at this Mt. Prospect Park electricity all the time. District facility • Don’t mask odors. Find the source Library Life is our September t U.S. Gr e e n Building Co u n c i l — of odors and fix them. Air fresheners, award-winning, monthly understand sustainable residential deodorizing sprays, and scented candles cable television program MPPL Foundation Concert: The Four choices, such as selecting green paint often contain alcohols, aldehydes, and about the Mount Prospect Bettys, Award-winning A Cappella Quartet and “no-added-formaldehyde” kitchen other chemicals that can irritate eyes Public Library, produced cabinets. and respiratory systems. Open windows, in cooperation with the Click and Create: Computer The afternoon’s entertainment will sprinkle borax in the garbage can, and Village of Mount Prospect. Host Animation for Kids feature a concert by Jim Green, the use partially filled dishes of vinegar to Cathy Cushing provides an in-depth Super Saturday! Earthkeepers Wandering Endorphin, playing the dispel odors. look at the events and happenings at acoustic guitar. • Why buy when you can borrow? Try the Library. Each 30-minute episode October Going green has its rewards—5 borrowing seldom used items, such as includes book reviews, compelling Storytime Favorites @ the Farmers’ different green gift-bag prizes, including power tools and camping gear, from interviews, upcoming events, monthly Market one specifically designed for children, family and friends. It takes a lot of program highlights, and Library trivia. will be raffled off during the fair. Receive energy to create something new when a Airs daily at 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Mad Scientist Club one raffle ticket just for attending. perfectly good version is sitting, unused, Comcast (channel 15) and WOW Sing Yourself Silly Receive a second ticket for bringing one in someone’s garage. Libraries are also (channel 6). Features subject to change. of the following items to be recycled: great lenders! The Foundation’s Mount Prospect, IL 60056 10 South Emerson Street Mount P

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Desk by October 3 at 5 p.m. RouteCarrier Pre-sort that brings together the stories of Permit No. 299 two men, Andre Agassi and Greg U.S. Postage P Mortenson, whose life paths couldn’t charter school for at-risk youth. AID Barbara Rinella be more different but lead to the same Stones Into Schools picks up where conclusion: nothing has a greater Mortenson’s tale, Three Cups of Tea, unique style, offers not only an impact on children’s lives than the left off as he attempts to bring schools uplifting account about the impact of education they receive. to the isolated northeast corner of a few impassioned individuals but also In his autobiography Open, Agassi, Afghanistan. This phase of Mortenson’s the opportunity to support the work the famous tennis star with 8 Grand crusade focuses on both the heroic of the Foundation, which sponsors Slam titles over his 20-year pro career, efforts of a renegade group of men, Library programming and special takes an introspective look at his life. with unrecognized and untapped events. Tickets are $18 and must be Agassi comes to understand that his talent, who became galvanized by the purchased in person, in advance, at Mount Prospect lack of education has created difficulties importance of girls’ education and the the Registration Desk by October 3 Public Library on his journey, leading this successful triumphs of the young women who are at 5 p.m. Payment must accompany 10 South Emerson Street tennis champion to focus his energy and now graduating from the schools. registration. No tickets will be available Mount Prospect, IL 60056 means on the creation of a wonderful This presentation, told in Rinella’s at the door on the day of the performance. 847/253-5675 • TDD 847/590-3797 www.mppl.org

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