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Preview January/February 2016 explore the opportunities News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library January/February 2016 future, embracing new technologies, Begin the Two Honors and making a library visit a positive experience for our patrons,” one Year With End Year On employee said in the comments New Places a High Note section of the survey . “We are here for the community ”. and Spaces on MPPL is pleased to announce The Chicago Tribune published that it was recently honored by two the complete list of Top Workplaces the Second Floor organizations . on November 12 . For more The Library has been selected as information about Top Workplaces Start 2016 with a tour of our renovated one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top lists and WorkplaceDynamics, please Second Floor . Discover the seven additional Workplaces for 2015 . This is the third visit www t. opworkplaces com. and meeting rooms, including five study rooms consecutive year that the Library has www w. orkplacedynamics c. om . and two conference rooms . Choose from been named to this list . The Library two computer areas: one for quiet work and was also named a Star Library by Library Journal one for group discussion and moderate noise . Library Journal, a publication that Star Libraries Take a break in the vending area . And teens can study, hang out, or participate in a serves public and academic libraries . Library Journal program in the new Teen Space . Updated signage and new carpeting and furniture covers technology, will help you find what you need to enjoy your time in the Library . Chicago Tribune’s management, Top Workplaces policy, and other The Top Work- professional concerns for public, Bosch Foundation Grants Boost places are determined academic, and institutional libraries . based solely on Library Journal reviews public library STEAM Efforts employee feedback . data reported to the government— The employee survey including visits, circulation, program We are grateful to the Bosch to fund Tutor c. om, a live, one-on-one is conducted by attendance, and public Internet Community Foundation for two recent online tutoring service for students in WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading terminal use per capita—and ranks grants to the Mount Prospect Public elementary, middle, and high school research firm on organizational the best-performing libraries within Library Foundation that will support as well as for early college students . health and employee engagement . budget categories . Mount Prospect our efforts to encourage exploration At least half of the sessions The Library was ranked in the small Library placed 35th out of the 209 in STEAM (science, technology, conducted on Tutor c. om are about category, which represents workplaces libraries listed in the $5-9 9. million/ engineering, art, and math) subjects . STEAM-related subjects . From May with fewer than 250 employees . year operating expenditures category . One of the grants purchased the 2014-May 2015, tutors conducted MPPL employees were surveyed Mount Prospect was one of 19 3-D zSpace device in the Discovery 1,541 sessions with students, and in June and said they felt appreciated, libraries in Illinois listed this year . Zone . zSpace is a virtual-reality system 57% of those sessions were in algebra, believed in the organization’s ethics, Library staff extends congratulations that responds to eye movements and chemistry, physics, and trigonometry . and liked working with the public . to neighboring libraries that made the allows kids to interact with images Since 2008 this service has been “We are always looking toward the list as well . and participate in a range of activities provided with financial help from from virtually dissecting a frog to Bosch . constructing a roller coaster . The The Bosch Community Fund Ask About Our Library will use this new technology supports local charitable projects Homebound Delivery What’s for programs and school visits . targeted at scientific, technological, Service Another grant will help continue and environmental initiatives . If you are physically unable to come Inside to the Library, we can bring the Library Adult Events . .2 Join to you! MPPL provides free delivery of Mini Golf @ materials to registered cardholders who Books & Movies . .4 Us For Mini are unable to come to the Library due Calendar . .5 MPPL! to disability or long-term illness and between the stacks, and down the stairs . who have no other way to pick up and Technology & Training . .3 Our 19th Hole Entertainment Area will return items . Library Life . .3 offer refreshments, entertainment, and To register, complete a form Saturday, Senior Session . .2 fun activities . available online at mppl o. rg/services/ March 5, 2016 The fee to play is $5 per person South Branch . 7-8 11 a.m.-4 p.m. homebound-delivery or contact Diane or $20 for a family of 4 or more . This Davis at 847/253-5675 . Teen Space . .7 Join us again as we host an 18-hole event is a fundraiser for the Mount After registering you will be Youth Activities . 6. miniature golf course FUNdraiser at Prospect Public Library Foundation, contacted by the staff to discuss what the Library for a day of family fun which provides funding for special types of materials interest you . Books, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, programs and projects to the Library audiobooks, and magazines are eligible The Library will be closed: March 5. The event will have golfers that are otherwise unattainable with for homebound checkout, and deliveries Friday, January 1 putting throughout the Library, tax dollars . are generally scheduled once per month . 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 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. Preschool/Child Care Information Night Conquer Your Clutter Sweet Perfection: Tuesday, January 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Get Organized! Cupcake Decorating Parents: did you know that there are more than 20 preschools, child care centers, and park district preschool programs located in Mount Prospect? Come to this Tuesday, January 12, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 7:30 p.m. annual open house for an opportunity to meet early childhood directors and Do you often feel like you have too Pastry Chef Rose Deneen will teachers who will answer your questions and help you learn about the variety of much stuff and not enough space? demonstrate how to prepare a variety of local programs available . (NR) Do you waste valuable time looking cupcakes for your Valentine . Learn how for items in your home that you have to transform everyday ingredients to fill Toddlers, Toilet Training, and Tantrums misplaced? The new year is a great time and decorate these individual treats just Tuesday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. to reduce the clutter and get organized . like the professionals! Space is limited . Many of the most difficult times as a parent involve childhood transitions, In fact, January is National Get A $3 fee includes recipes and samples such as toilet training or dealing with a picky eater or strong-willed toddler . Organized Month! Join Professional and is due at registration. Stop by the Join pediatrician Carissa Lee Holmes, MD, of Pediatric Solutions in Arlington Organizer Beverly Shipshock, owner Registration Desk to reserve your spot Heights as she discusses methods to deal with the common but frustrating of Organize with Beverly, as she shares (online and phone registration are not parenting issues of potty training, fussy eaters, and more . Dr . Lee Holmes brings tips and strategies to control the clutter available) . (R) sensitivity and insights that will help you keep your cool and learn effective and live in a more organized home . (R) Understanding the parenting tips . (R) Sign Up for Affordable Impact of Rising Interest Care Act Insurance Rates on Your Portfolio Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 7:30 p.m. Senior Session The deadline to sign up for insurance Certified Financial Planner John Daly Joe Collier—author and co-creator under the Affordable Care Act is fast will discuss the effect rising interest of the official map of Graceland approaching! Trained navigators will rates will have on a bond portfolio . An Armchair Tour Cemetery—takes you on an armchair be available to assist you with the Daly will explain sound investment Tuesday, January 19, 1:30 p.m. tour of this wonderful resource with an Affordable Care Act Web sites and principles of modern finance as they One of the oldest and most historic array of colorful slides and details on completing the enrollment process . relate to this sometimes confusing spots in the city, Graceland Cemetery many of its most famous residents . (R) Assistance will be available in English, topic . He will also tell you how to is the final resting place for many of Korean, and Spanish . This program is weather inevitable changes in interest Chicago’s founding fathers . From presented by GetCoveredIllinois. (NR) rates and how to balance risk and architects Daniel Burnham and Mies Greatest returnR) . ( van der Rohe to Presidential The L.E.A.N. Approach business legends Decisions Potter Palmer and to a Mindful Mealtime How Technology Is Wednesday, February 17, 1:30 p.m. Marshall Field, Tuesday, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Changing Your Often one person’s choices have had a the cemetery is Make this the year that you set the Homeowner’s Association major impact on our history . In this bursting with a goal of “nothing hurts and everything Wednesday, February 17, 7 p.m.
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