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News and Information From Mount Prospect Public Library September/October 2013

1943-2013 The Past Is Present This Fall Our Celebration Continues Bobby soxers, Gen Xers, and everyone in between are welcome to relive memories of life in Mount Prospect during our 70th Anniversary . In September, swing to the songs of an extraordinary era, and listen to tales of Mount Meet New York Times best-selling author Holly Black and hear about her new Prospect’s past in October . What can you recall about our village in the 1950s, book, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. This novel is appropriate for ages 15 and up . 1970s, or 1990s? What do you remember about MPPL in the 1960s, 1980s, or 2000s? Holly will answer questions and sign books as long as patrons have a copy of The Coldest Girl in Coldtown. Books will be available for purchase from The An Evening With the If it’s nostalgia you’re looking for, come Book Stall . No purchase is required to hear or meet Holly. (R) Andrews Sisters Featuring along with us for a delightful trip back the Legacy Girls in time to 1943 . ur annual cultural series features Tuesday, September 17, 7:30 p.m. programming that highlights diverse The Legacy Girls entertain with Growing Up In Mount Prospect corners of the world . This year we invite the toe-tapping hits of the famous Monday, October 7, 7 p.m. you to experience the culture and traditions Andrews Sisters . Enjoy songs like Don’t Hear about life “back in the day” when of India and surrounding Sit Under the Apple Tree, Chattanooga three Mount Prospect residents help countries in South Asia . Choo Choo, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, us celebrate our 70th Anniversary by Be dazzled by Bollywood and other dances, and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, sung sharing their stories about our town . experience the tastes and aromas of the with tight three-part harmonies, This event is cosponsored by the Mount subcontinent’s spices, and learn about the costumes, and in their own sassy style . Prospect Historical Society. human and natural history of Pakistan and Bhutan . We would love to hear your memories! Contribute Turn to page three for dates, times, and your story about Mount Prospect or the Library and descriptions for all of this year’s selections. help tell the story of our village . Tell us your story on October 7, or submit it to cmorency@mppl org. . Entries will be drawn at random for prizes. Banned Books Week • September 20-27 Discover what you’re missing… Celebrate your freedom to read and your else doesn’t think you should read . Stop First Amendment rights during Banned by to view our display and enter our Books Week . Intellectual freedom—the drawing for a prize . Sister Cities freedom to access information and Reception express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or Monday, September 16 • 7:30-9 p.m. unpopular—is one of America’s founding Say “Bienvenue!” to officials from our sister What’s principles . Every year hundreds of city, Sèvres, France . The Sèvres delegation requests are made to remove books from is here for a tour of Mount Prospect and Inside the shelves of libraries because someone the Chicago area and is stopping by the 2010 Sister Cities Reception does not like the opinions expressed . Library for coffee and dessert . This is your chance to find out more about the Sister Adult Events ...... 2 Protect your right to make your own City program and maybe to practice some French . Here’s a phrase that crosses all Books & Movies ...... 4 choices and check out a book someone boundaries: “Nous aimons la bibliothèque!” No registration necessary—just drop in! Calendar ...... 5 Cultural Month Events ...... 3 SEPTEMBER Library Life Schedule ...... 3 Show Your Card 1-30 Senior Session ...... 2 Teen Zone ...... 7 It’s Worth More Than You Think! Youth Activities ...... 6

Your Mount Prospect Public Library card just got more valuable . Besides giving you access The Library will be closed: to everything the Library has to offer, your card can help you save money . During the month of Monday, September 2 September, show your MPPL card at participating businesses and receive a discount or gift . A list of for Labor Day participating businesses will be available at the public services desks on September 1 . Friday, November 1 Still don’t have a Library card? Then now’s the time to stop in and apply for one; they are free to for Staff In-service Day 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, at the Library, or by calling 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR) . Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect LinkedIn for Beginners cardholders for programs with limited attendance . Please have your MPPL card when registering . Monday, September 23, 7 p.m. The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. Increase your social media presence in the job market by setting up a LinkedIn account . Ruth DelRe, owner of Liberty Computer Centre, will help you Computer Learning Lab trends in kitchen remodeling and the navigate the basics in this introductory, hands-on class . Participants must be Wednesday, September 4, 4-6 p.m. value that remodeling projects add very comfortable with computers. (R) Monday, September 16, 7-9 p.m. to a home . Kunzweiler will share his Thursday, October 10, 6-8 p.m. expertise on issues such as the timetable Are You LinkedIn for Your Job Search? Wednesday, October 30, 4-6 p.m. and costs for a remodeling project, Monday, October 7, 7 p.m. Stop in anytime during the above the use of Energy Star appliances and Up to 80% of recruiters use the social media site LinkedIn to find you and your dates and bring your questions about energy-efficient lighting options, and talent for hire . Get “insider tips” and find out what you need to do on LinkedIn Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, e-mail, features like cabinets, countertops, for recruiters to find you . Karen Evertsen, a talent acquisition leader for AT&T, or e-books . Our trained staff will help flooring, lighting, and accessories . (R) Allstate, and Motorola, will share her recruiter and business expertise and offer you troubleshoot problems, practice advice on personal branding, marketing, and searching on LinkedIn . Bring your skills, or work on a project . This Beyond Ancestry: your laptop or iPad with you . Attendees should have an existing LinkedIn is also a great time to find out about More Resources for account and profile and be familiar with basic online searching . (R) Library services, including how to Genealogical Research download e-magazines from Zinio . No Wednesday, September 18, 7 p.m. registration required—just drop in! For How to Navigate finance and consumer news and get Ancestry has become the gold help with e-books, please bring your Health Care Reform reliable information on 80 million standard for genealogists . But what companies . An expert from LexisNexis e-reader and any necessary cords . (NR) Monday, September 30, 7 p.m. other resources are out there to help will demonstrate the product’s features, The Patient Protection and Affordable Which Tablet Is Right you research your family tree? Join share search strategies, demonstrate Care Act includes new mandates, tax for You? librarians Anne Shaughnessy and its SWOT (business planning) Steven J . Browne for a look at Chicago changes, and penalties . This seminar Monday, September 9, 7 p.m. analysis reports, and address the most Tribune and Daily Herald archives will address when the major provisions Don’t be intimidated by the number frequently asked questions . (R) as well as other online sources for of the act take effect, how the law is of tablets on the market today . We’ll Chicago-related searches . (R) already impacting your benefits, how help you find the one that works best Organize Your Photos individuals will purchase insurance, for you . Tablets can be used to read With Flickr An Evening With and more . (R) Monday, October 21, 7 p.m. e-books, play games, take photos, Your Drafty House video chat, or guide you on your next ump tart our usiness Does it seem like an impossible task to Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. J S Y B : vacation or shopping trip . Learn the organize all those digital photos that If you spent last winter trying to keep What Employers Must pros and cons of Apple, Windows, and are still in your camera or on your warm—even inside your house—you Know to Navigate Android tablets to discover which tablet computer? The free Flickr application may be letting the cold in through your is right for you . (R) Health Care Reform can help you store, view, and share your windows and doors . Mary Edsey from Tuesday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. photos with friends and family . Watch The Energy-efficient, the Chicago Conservation Corps will The Patient Protection and Affordable how to create a Flickr account, upload Eco-friendly Kitchen lead this engaging discussion of air Care Act includes new mandates, tax your photos from anywhere, add notes of Your Dreams leaks, attics and insulation, and help changes, and penalties that will affect or tags to help tell a story, connect to you discover inexpensive, energy-saving many employers . This seminar will help Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. Facebook, Twitter, and blogs, and even tips and weatherization rebates that will you understand the impact of reform David Kunzweiler of Cabinets Plus in make paper prints . (R) cut your costs, keep you cozy, and even from an employer’s perspective and Palatine will discuss energy-efficient help save the planet . (R) will address when the major provisions Legislative Tracking of the act take effect, how the law is With the Federal already impacting your benefits, and Digital System We’re bringing our art, cultural, and life skills programs more . This program is cosponsored Wednesday, October 23, 7 p.m. into the daylight. Our Afternoon Encore Series offers with the Mount Prospect Chamber of Students, teachers, and voters can topics from our evening programs during the day. Commerce. (R) track bills and issues through the Decluttering Your Home One Room at a Time Business Research federal legislative process with the Thursday, September 19, 1 p.m. Federal Digital System, or FDsys . This on LexisNexis demonstration program will show you We all have those trouble spots in our homes, whether it’s the kitchen counter, Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m. how to retrieve government documents, the dining room table, or the laundry room . It seems no matter what you do, With LexisNexis, a popular source including the budget, Congressional these areas are always a mess . In this workshop, professional organizer Michelle of online business information for hearings, and Presidential documents, Prima of Prima By Design, Inc . will focus on specific areas of the home, such researchers, marketing professionals, electronically . (R) as the kitchen, garage, and bedroom closet, and offer organizing and storage and job seekers, you can find the latest options for each of these areas . (R) Paper Crafting: Five Fabulous Cards Senior Session Wednesday, September 25, 1 p.m. It’s always handy to have extra birthday and thank-you cards on hand . It is The Brain Attack: die, and prompt treatment is critical . An especially thoughtful when you give ones that are handmade . Learn how to How to Prevent a Stroke occupational therapist and a physical create your own cards with instructor Tina Gary . This class is for anyone 16 years therapist from The Abington of Glenview, Tuesday, September 17, 1:30 p.m. old and older . Please bring a pair of scissors and a glue stick; all other supplies a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, A stroke occurs when the blood supply are included in the $10 nonrefundable material fee. Space is limited . Stop by will describe how a stroke affects the body to the brain is interrupted or severely the Registration Desk to reserve your spot (online registration is not available) . and take your questions about stroke reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen . Payment is due at registration . Cosponsored by the Friends of the Library. (R) prevention and recovery . (R) Within minutes, brain cells begin to (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 3

ew places on earth engage the mind and the senses like the countries of the Indian peninsula . Coveted for its natural resources, the Indian subcontinent saw wave after wave of colonizers and invaders over the centuries, many bringing with them and establishing their religions and traditions . he British Raj extended over what we now know as India and Pakistan and influenced other countries like Nepal and Bhutan . Independence for the countries of this region has not diminished the complexity of their ethnic mix or the array of sights and sounds that continue to dazzle visitors . Our annual Cultural Series, highlighting the diverse regions of the world, is funded through the generosity of the Elizabeth J. Clough Memorial Fund.

registration . Stop by MPPL to his five-week adventure to this culturally Starring Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan. reserve your spot (no phone or rich and fascinating country . Visit the Directed by Mira Nair. online registrations ). (R) fort cities of Rajasthan, Agra (home to American-born Gogol, the son of the Taj Mahal), Calcutta, Darjeeling, Indian immigrants, wants to fit in Under the Gaze and the Andaman Islands . (R) among his fellow New Yorkers, despite of Buddha: The his family’s unwillingness to let go of Natural History and The Faces and Places their traditional ways . (R) of Pakistan Culture of Bhutan SUPER Saturday!: Monday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 7:30 p.m. Cleaved from India in 1947 to create Groovin’ With Ajanta, There is an air of mystery about the Bollywood Style Festival Night: Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled in the a new Islamic nation, Pakistan strides • for all ages Bollywood and More: rugged Himalayas, where legends of uneasily between its former parent Saturday, October 26, 11-11:45 a.m. dragons and yetis abound . Despite and a belligerent Afghanistan to the Dances of India The Library invites families to being sandwiched between the world’s west . While the political alliances the Friday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. experience a performance of Indian two most populous countries, it has country has made—both within and Join us as we kick off a month-long dance and the opportunity to participate maintained a fierce independence for beyond its borders—are unstable and series of programs focused on the in some basic dance moves especially for centuries, with a unique culture deeply often contradictory, Pakistan struggles cultures of India, Pakistan, and kids! Ajanta Chakraborty, cofounder/ rooted in its Buddhist heritage . It is also to bring peace and economic growth Bhutan with the glamour and energy president of Bollywood Groove in a country with a strong conservation to its 160 million diverse peoples . of Bollywood dance . India has a rich Chicago, has been performing Indian ethic and an extensive system of Presenter Bill Helmuth has traveled history of dances with eight classical dance since she was 5 years old and national parks . It contains some of to more than 100 countries, flown styles, several folk styles, and now has been teaching it for 10 years . So the rarest birds and mammals of the millions of miles, and lived on four Bollywood dancing, which blends let’s do some Bollywood-style movin’ Himalayas and is the best place in the continents . (R) traditional Indian dance with disco and groovin’! This event is especially region to see many of them . Josh Engel, and folk dances from around the Understanding recommended for families with children an ornithologist at the Field Museum world . The audience will be treated 3 years and older, though all are of Natural History and a tour leader for India’s Many to performances by students of local welcome! (R) Indian dance schools and will also Tropical Birding Tours, will take you Religious Traditions learn a few Bollywood moves . (R) on a virtual tour across Bhutan, with Thursday, October 24, 1 p.m. The Lore and Lure of a focus on the birds and wildlife of the South Asia is one of the most Spices From South Asia Henna for Teens region, while making many detours to historically rich regions on earth Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 p.m. • for 6th-12th graders learn about Bhutanese culture . (R) and home to a number of fascinating Intricately intertwined in India’s Sunday, October 6, 1-4 p.m. religious faiths . The changing political geopolitical and culinary history is the Come learn the secrets of a centuries- Yoga Then and Now and social climate has also contributed impact of the huge variety of spices old art form from local henna artist Tuesday, October 15, 1:30 p.m. to its unique cultural environment . indigenous to the Indian subcontinent . Kendra Williams and leave with a free Explore the ancient roots of yoga . Learn Vidya Nahar will describe the history, Patty and Tom Erd of The Spice House henna tattoo . Williams will explain the about the history and philosophy and practices, values, and worldviews of in Evanston will share their deep history of henna, how it works, and how the different kinds of yoga practiced four indigenous religions of South Asia: knowledge of the unique flavors, aromas, one becomes an artist . Teens will also today . Discover the eight limbs of the Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh health-giving properties, and historic get practice drawing henna designs . yoga and experience three of them traditions . (R) lure of India’s spice heritage . The Erds Space is limited to 30 teens. (R) (yoga poses, breathing exercises, and have been recognized for their expertise meditation) yourself . Presenter Allison Cultural Month Movie: by many top chefs, food writers, and Exploring Indian Cooking Wilmes is a yoga therapist with 10 years The Namesake radio and television programs as well as With Anupy Singla of experience working with students Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m. Gourmet magazine . (R) Tuesday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. living with chronic pain or disease, who [2006; Rated PG-13; 122 minutes; Drama] Learn how to prepare some traditional are recovering from injuries, or who Indian dishes using only vegan just need or want gentle yoga . Wilmes ingredients . Anupy Singla, author can modify poses and movements so AVAILABLE ON of Vegan Indian Cooking, will talk that everyone who wishes to participate Library Life www.mppl.org about Indian food and flavors and in the workshop can do so safely . (R) will introduce you to modern Indian September October India: The Magnificent 70th Anniversary Event: An Evening recipes, including those that use vegan Sister Cities Family French Subcontinent with the Andrews Sisters alternatives to rich cream, butter, Festival and meat . Singla, an Indian émigré Tuesday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. Magic: The Gathering Club Learn to Draw: Still Life Class and former TV news journalist, will Join award-winning professional SUPER Saturday! : Around the World demonstrate that healthy Indian photographer and educator Paul Berg on Dog Safety with Frog Lady and Friends cooking is simple once you know the his solo tour of the Indian subcontinent . basics . Space is limited . There is a Berg presents a photo journey of Catch us on WOW (Channel 6) and Comcast (Channel 15) at 2 p .m . and 10 p .m . $4 nonrefundable fee, payable upon intriguing destinations and describes Features subject to change. (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 4

Books and Conversations Movies and More

Food for Thought Coffee, Books, & More Movies @ MPPL New! Please register for only Books are available 30 days prior to each one of the discussions . discussion at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. Registration will be open two months before the discussion date . Books are Mao’s Last Dancer available to MPPL cardholders at the by Li Cunxin Fiction/AV/Teen Desk . Registration Wednesday, for a discussion is required to receive a September 18, 10 a.m. book . (R) In an epic true story, Li Cunxin, a peasant boy The Great Gatsby Now You See Me Homer & Langley from rural China, beats impossible [2013; Rated PG-13; 143 minutes; [2013; Rated PG-13; 115 min; by E .L . Doctorow Drama/Romance] odds to become a world-renowned Crime/Thriller] Wednesday, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, September 4, noon OR ballet dancer . Through breathtaking Carey Mulligan. Woody Harrelson. 2 p.m. talent and sheer determination, Li Directed by Baz Luhrmann. Directed by Louis Leterrier A tale inspired by a true makes his way to the United States, but Wednesday, September 4, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 1 p.m. story finds the blind Homer Collyer when he falls in love with an American Thursday, October 10, 1 p.m. A Midwestern war veteran finds himself closeted within a once-grand Fifth woman, he must risk everything to An FBI agent and an Interpol detective drawn to the past and lifestyle of his Avenue mansion with his damaged remain in the land of the free . (NR) track a team of illusionists who pull off millionaire neighbor . (R) brother, remembering a life marked bank heists during their performances Major Pettigrew’s by colorful characters, political events, and reward their audiences with the Last Stand and technological achievements .(R) money . (R) by Helen Simonson Movie Discussion The Other Wednesday, October 16, Wes Moore 10 a.m. Medium Cool Barton Fink by Wes Moore Retired Major Ernest [1969; Rated R; 111 minutes; Drama] [1991; Rated R; 116 minutes; Drama] Starring Robert Forster, Verna Bloom, Starring John Turturro, John Goodman, Wednesday, October 2, Pettigrew leads a quiet Peter Bonerz. Judy Davis. noon OR 2 p.m. life in the village of St . Mary, England, Directed by Haskell Wexler. Directed by Joel Coen. Two kids with the until his brother’s death sparks an Wednesday, September 11, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 7 p.m. same name were born unexpected friendship with Mrs . A TV news cameraman finds himself A renowned New York playwright is blocks apart in the same decaying Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper becoming personally involved in the enticed to California to write for the city within a few years of each other . from the village . (NR) violence that erupts around the 1968 movies and discovers the hellish truth One grew up to be a Rhodes Scholar, Democratic National Convention . (NR) of Hollywood . (NR) army officer, White House Fellow, and business leader . The other is serving a life sentence in prison . Here is the story of two boys and the journey of a generation . (R) . Wtorek, 17 września, 6:30 wieczorem Zapraszamy Państwa po raz pierwszy do udziału w spotkaniu Coffee & Conversation Dyskusyjnego Klubu Książki Polskiej! Czytanie zostanie w ten sposób wzbogacone o możliwość skonfrontowania osobistych wrażeń o utworze z Friday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. odczuciami innych czytelników, którzy przeczytali tę samą książkę. Topic: The Economy Czerwony Rower Antonina Kozłowska Is Springfield still in gridlock? What about Lączy je przyjaźn. A może tylko tajemnica z przeszłości raising the debt ceiling and the national debt? i poczucie winy? Karolina—córka ubeka, dziennikarka. How’s the global economy? A new season of Coffee & Conversation starts with a Beata—wnuczka bogatych dziadków, żona biznesmena. review of all things economic . What’s in your wallet? Gośka--córka badylarza, dziś szczęsliwa żona i matka. Friday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. Znają sie od czwartej klasy podstawówki, razem dorastały. Topic: Is Big Brother Watching: And Does Anyone Care? Przeszłość je naznaczyła i wciąż rzuca cień na ich dorosłe Americans were surprised to find that their every phone call is being logged and that życie. Kiedy ich dawny sekret może wyjść na jaw, wracają every piece of mail is photocopied . Is this the price we must pay for a more secure wspomnienia... Historia dorastania i kobiecej przyjaźni--przyjaźni “na country? What are the alternatives? smierć i życie”, choć niełatwej i pełnej konfliktów. Poruszająca i bardzo Coffee & Conversation, MPPL’s monthly current events discussion group, provides an open, prawdziwa opowieść. Czytelnicy MPPL mogą wypożyczyć książki objęte nonpartisan forum for community members to share their views . This moderated discussion programem w dziale Fiction/AV Desk na 30 dni przed dyskusją. (R) strives to encourage greater understanding of diverse viewpoints and offers a venue where people can participate in honest discussion . The evening’s coffee is generously provided by Starbucks Coffee, Mount Prospect . Coffee & Conversation is sponsored by Mount Prospect Public Library Foundation. (NR)

Stock up on great books at bargain prices during the Friends of the Library’s used book sale. Funds raised through the sale will help the Join the Friends and attend Friends support additional Library programs, events, and services.

Friday, October 18 Saturday, October 19 Sunday, October 20 6:30-9:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. noon- 4 p.m. ALL MONTH Klub Książki Polskiej SB Family Lotería | Noche Familiar de Show Your Card Czerwony Rower Antonina Kozlowska, Lotería, Friday, 5-6:30 p .m . F September It’s Worth More Than You Think! Wtorek, 6:30 wieczorem A Coffee & Conversation LIBRARY CLOSED for Labor Day An Evening With Holly Black 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Friday, 7:30 p .m . (NR) A 2 Monday 10 Tuesday, 7-9 p .m . T An Evening With the Andrews Sisters SUPER SATURDAY: Hola, The Energy-efficient, Eco-friendly Featuring the Legacy Girls Homeschool Connection Wiggleworms! Kitchen of Your Dreams Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A 21 4 Wednesday, 10-11:30 a .m . (NR) F Saturday, 11-11:45 a .m . F Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A FOOD FOR THOUGHT COFFEE, BOOKS, & MORE Toddler “Drive-in” Stories and Book Discussion MOVIE DISCUSSION: Medium Discussion, Mao’s Last Dancer 18 Fun, Sunday, 12:30-1:15 p .m . Y Homer & Langley by E .L . Doctorow 11 Cool, Wednesday, 7 p .m . (NR) A by Li Cunxin, Wednesday, 10 a .m . (NR) A 22 Wednesday, noon OR 2 p .m . A LinkedIn for Beginners MOVIES @ MPPL: The Great Beyond Ancestry: More Resources for Monday, 7 p .m . A Computer Learning Lab 12 Gatsby, Thursday, 1 p .m . A Genealogical Research 23 Wednesday, 4-6 p .m . (NR) A Wednesday, 7 p .m . A An Evening With Your Drafty Duct Tape Creations House , Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A MOVIES @ MPPL: The Great Gatsby 14 Saturday, 2-4 p .m . T AFTERNOON ENCORE 24 Wednesday, 7 p .m . A 19 Decluttering Your Home One AFTERNOON ENCORE Storytime Favorites at the Room at a Time, Thursday, 1 p .m . A Paper Crafting: Five Fabulous BOOKS AND BITES Family Book French Farmers’ Market 25 15 SB Computer Open Lab | Cards, Wednesday, 1 p .m . A $10 fee 5 Club, Mystery Mania starring The Sunday, 10-10:30 a .m . (NR) F Laboratorio de Computación Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Magic: The Gathering Club BOOK VOYAGERS Thursday, 5:30-7 p .m . A Cronin, Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p .m . F Friday, 4-5 p .m . T Perfectly Popular Pets 27 16 Library Board Meeting Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club Monday, 4:30-5:30 p .m . Y SB Jarochicanos Fandango! | Friday, 4-6 p .m . T Thursday, 7 p .m . 6 Computer Learning Lab 30 Fandango Jarochicanos! BANNED BOOKS WEEK: Monday, 6-6:30 p .m . SB MAKE & TAKE: Hispanic Monday, 7-9 p .m . (NR) A F Celebrating the Freedom to Heritage Month | HAZLO Y 20 How to Navigate Health Care Reform LLÉVATELO: Mes de la Herencia Sister Cities Reception Read, September 20-27 Monday, 7:30-9 p .m . Monday, 7 p .m . A Hispana, Friday, 4-5:30 p .m . Y A SB LEER Y CONVERSAR: La SENIOR SESSION: The Brain Adult A Teen T Youth Y Family F All Ages G South Branch SB Magia por Rhonda Byrne, lunes, 17 Attack: How to Prevent a (NR) No registration necessary 9 Stroke, Tuesday, 1:30 p .m . A 5:30 p .m . A Please sign up on the Internet at www.mppl.org/events, at the Library, SB Sister City Drop-in Craft Which Tablet Is Right for You? or by calling 847/253-5675. Monday, 7 p .m . A Tuesday, 3-4 p .m . (NR) Y Registration is required for all programs except those denoted by (NR) . Programs are held at the Library unless otherwise noted . Fees, when applicable, must be paid at the Registration Desk and are not refundable unless the program is canceled . October  Cultural Month Program The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Exploring Indian Cooking With India: The Magnificent Subcontinent Legislative Tracking With the 2 Book Discussion, The Other Wes Anupy Singla Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A  23 Federal Digital System Wednesday, 7 p .m . A Moore by Wes Moore, Wednesday, Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A $4 fee  COFFEE, BOOKS, & MORE noon OR 2 p .m . A MOVIE DISCUSSION: Barton 16 Discussion, Major Pettigrew’s Fall II Storytime Lottery Ends MOVIES @ MPPL: Now You See Me 9 Fink, Wednesday, 7 p .m . (NR) A Last Stand by Helen Simonson 24 Thursday Y Wednesday, 7:30 p .m . A Wednesday, 10 a .m . (NR) A Business Research on LexisNexis Understanding India’s Many Religious MPPLF Fall Classic Raffle, Thursday, Wednesday, 7 p .m . A Library Board Meeting Traditions, Thursday, 1 p .m . A  October 3-Tuesday, October 15 Thursday, 7 p .m . 3 MOVIES @ MPPL: Now You 17 Cultural Month Movie: The Namesake Thursday, 7 p .m .  Teen Knitting/Crocheting Club 10 See Me, Thursday, 1 p .m . A CREATE-A-CRAFT: Halloween A Friday, 11:30 a .m -5. p .m . (NR) Y 4 Friday, 4-6 p .m . T Computer Learning Lab 18 A Science Storytime FESTIVAL NIGHT: Bollywood and Thursday, 6-8 p .m . (NR) A Coffee & Conversation 25 Friday, 10:30-11:15 a .m . Y More: Dances of India Friday, 7:30 p .m . A TEEN READ WEEK SB Halloween Drop-in Craft | Friday, 7:30-9 p .m . E  13 October 13-October 19 T Friends Book Sale, Saturday, Manualidad de Día de Brujas Henna for Teens 9 a .m -4:30. p .m . Friday, 4-6 p .m . (NR) Y Fall II Storytime Lottery Begins 19 Sunday, 1-4 p .m . T  Magic: The Gathering Club 6 Monday Y Friends Book Sale 14 Friday, 4-5 p .m . T Sunday, noon-4 p .m . MPPLF Presents Barbara Rinella CHAT & CHEW: Book Crossing— 20 7 as Queen Elizabeth, Monday, Two Books, One Discussion LEGO®Mania: Halloween Hilarity! SUPER SATURDAY: Groovin’ 1 p .m . $20 ticket, advance purchase only A Monday, 1-2 p .m . Y Sunday, 1-2 p .m . Y 26 With Ajanta, Bollywood Style SB Jewelry Making | Diseño de Joyería Saturday, 11-11:45 a .m . F  Divergent Book Discussion BOOK VOYAGERS: Monsters! Monday, 4:30-6 p .m . A $5 fee Monday, 3-4 p .m . T 21 Monday, 4:30-5:30 p .m . Y Allegiant Book Release Party Growing Up In Mount Prospect Sunday, 2-4 p .m . T SB MAKE & TAKE: Columbus Day Organize Your Photos With Flickr 27 Monday, 7 p .m . A | HAZLO Y LLÉVATELO: El Día de Monday, 7 p .m . A SB Computer Open Lab | Are You LinkedIn for Your Job Search? Cristóbal Colón, Monday, 4-6 p .m . Y Laboratorio de Computación Polskie Bajki 29 Monday, 7 p .m . A Tuesday, 5:30-7 p .m . (NR) A Under the Gaze of Buddha: The 22 Wtorek, 10-10:30 rano Y JUMP START YOUR BUSINESS: Natural History and Culture of The Lore and Lure of Spices From There’s an App for That? What Employers Must Know to Bhutan, Monday, 7:30 p .m . A  South Asia, Tuesday, 7:30 p .m . A  8 Tuesday, 6:30 p .m . A Navigate Health Care Reform SENIOR SESSION: Yoga Then Computer Learning Lab Tuesday, 8:30 a .m . A The Faces and Places of Pakistan and Now, Tuesday, 1:30 p .m . A Wednesday, 4-6 p .m . (NR) A 15 Tuesday, 7:30 p .m .  30  A Youth Activities (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 6

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 Fun With Books! 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. Storytime Favorites at the French Farmers’ Market • for all ages Mystery Mania! Sunday, September 15, 10-10:30 a.m. The Trouble With Chickens Join us for a storytime featuring Brown Bear, Brown Bear, • for parents and children by Doreen Cronin What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr . and Rita and Whatsit Wednesday, September 4, 10-11:30 a.m. • for kindergarteners and up with adult by Jean-Philippe Arrou-Vignod, plus favorite songs and Start off the season right with the Thursday, September 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. rhymes . These books are part of Book Crossing, our intercontinental reading program Homeschool Connection! Whether Parents, grandparents, caregivers, with our Sister City, Sèvres, France . This storytime is best suited for children ages 7 and you’re already homeschooling or just and their children are invited for a younger, but all are welcome . All children must be accompanied by an adult. (NR) thinking about it, drop by to network family-focused book club! Join us for with other homeschooling families . snacks, lively discussion, activities, Fall II Storytime Open Storytime Learn about our valuable services and a celebration of books that make Lottery • Tuesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. great family read-alouds . Books • Wednesdays, 9:30-10 a.m. and resources that can assist you with From October 14-24, parents can will be available to check out after • Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. projects, research, and more, as well register their children—birth through the program . No advance reading Children ages 6 and younger as Library programs to enhance or age 6—for the Fall II storytime session . required. Younger siblings may attend and their families are invited supplement your curriculum . Children This session, with a variety of times with older siblings . (R) to attend these sessions that are welcome . (NR) and age groups, will run November feature stories and songs . ® 4-December 13 . Due to the popularity LEGO Mania: An adult must accompany Mad Scientists Club of these storytimes, registration is children younger than • for 3rd-5th graders Halloween Hilarity! determined by lottery and is reserved • for 2nd- 4th graders age 3. These sessions run Wednesday, September 11, 4:30-6 p.m. for MPPL cardholders . Please sign up Sunday, October 20, 1-2 p.m. September 10-October 18 . Mad about science? Join us while in person at the Youth Services Desk . (NR) we mix up fabulous Welcome to our LEGO Laboratory where chemical concoctions we can create everything from haunted and even create one to houses to pumpkins, ghosts, and maybe • for 2nd-5th graders take home . Space in even a monster or two . This hour will be Thursdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10 the lab is limited to 24 ghoulishly packed with books, ideas, and 7-8:15 p.m. budding scientists! (R) creative fun with LEGOs provided by us . Registration is limited to Mount Prospect Do dogs like stories? Here’s your chance to find A Science Storytime LEGO-Lovers! (R) out . Readers may sign up for a 15-minute session • for kids ages 3-6 with a parent or on Thursdays to read to a specially trained dog . caregiver This program is open only to Mount Prospect Library Friday, October 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Create-a-Craft cardholders. Please bring your Library card when signing Come to a special science-themed —for all ages up at the Youth Services Desk . (R) storytime at MPPL! Listen to stories, Children younger than age 9 must be sing songs, and do simple science accompanied by an adult. No registration is experiments . All children must be necessary; just drop in. (NR) Polskie Bajki • dla wszystkich dzieci Book Voyagers accompanied by an adult. (R) Halloween Wtorek, 22 październik, 10-10:30 rano —for 1st-3rd graders Friday, October 18, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Słuchajcie bajek, śpiewajcie piosenki This group is for young adventurers who like i bawcie się dobrze! Dzisiejszy to listen to stories, eat snacks, and participate • for children ages 9-23 months with a parent or caregiver program, prezentowany w języku in fun activities. Limited to 30 voyagers. (R) Sunday, September 22, 12:30-1:15 p.m. polskim, jest przeznaczony dla Perfectly Popular Pets Have fun constructing a kid-sized (box) car with your dzieci zwłaszcza w wieku 3-7 lat i Monday, September 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. little one . Enjoy storytime fun with songs, stories, and ich rodziców. Ale każdy będzie mile a show-and-tell of some toddler-friendly apps and witany, jedyny warunek–dzieciom Monsters! Toddler stories from the TumbleBookLibrary on our website . muszą towarzyszyć rodzice. (R) Monday, October 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends and limited to 15 children and “Drive-in” Stories and Fun their parents. Sorry, no siblings . Priority registration will be given to Mount Prospect residents . (R) Chat & Chew —for 4th-6th graders SUPER Saturday! Chew on some good food while chatting about two great books, which kids in our Sister City in —for all ages France will also be reading! Wonder if they like (or dislike) the same things we do? Books are available at the Youth Services Desk. (R) Hola, Wiggleworms! Groovin’ With Ajanta, Book Crossing—Two Books, One Discussion Saturday, September 21, 11-11:45 a.m. Bollywood Style Monday, October 14, 1-2 p.m. Join Old Town School of Folk Music’s Saturday, October 26, 11-11:45 a.m. Secret Letters From 0 to 10 The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale Shana Harvey for a concert in honor In celebration of our Cultural Series, of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and of Hispanic Heritage Month. Shana by Susie Morgenstern come experience a performance of Ernest lives a boring life in Paris a Very Interesting Boy performs in English and Spanish to Indian dance and the opportunity to with his grandmother—the by Jeanne Birdsall highlight her musical travels through participate in some basic dance moves! same thing, day after day. That While vacationing with their Panama, Guatemala, Peru, and Mexico! is, until Victoria, the new girl widowed father, four lovable So let’s do some Bollywood-style sisters share adventures with a This program is sponsored by Mount in class, scoops him up into movin’ and groovin’! Sponsored by the her world of lively adventures, local boy, much to the dismay Prospect Public Library Foundation. (R) Elizabeth J. Clough Memorial Fund. (R) loving family, and true friendship. of his snobbish mother . (R) Registration required (NR) No registration necessary Page 7 South Branch Events Teen Zone (R) Registration required. | Inscripción requerida. (NR) No registration required. | No inscripción requerida. News and activities for teens in grades 6-12! Make & Take: Hispanic For Adults • ages 18 and up Please sign up for programs on the Internet at www.mppl.org, at the Library, or by calling Heritage Month | Hazlo 847/253-5675, unless otherwise noted (NR) . Priority registration is given to Mount Prospect y Llévatelo: Mes de la Jewelry Making | cardholders for programs with limited attendance . Please have your MPPL card when registering . Diseño de Joyería The Library requires at least a one-week notice if special accommodations are needed. Herencia Hispana • for ages 18 and up • for kids up to grade 6 and their families @ your library! Friday, September 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 4:30-6 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! You can create your own jewelry! This week is a time to celebrate reading for fun and to encourage teens to take Make a craft you can take home Your finished project will be a advantage of reading in all its forms—books and magazines, e-books, audiobooks, and enjoy a snack . Recommended for perfect gift for someone special or and more—and become regular library users . Find out about all the great resources, children ages 3-7 and their parents, but a great present to yourself . The $5 services, and activities that MPPL has for teens . all are welcome. (R) nonrefundable class fee will cover all materials and instruction to Sister City Drop-in Craft complete this project in just one Divergent Book Discussion • for children ages 3-7 and their parents evening . Space is limited . Payment is Monday, October 14, 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 3-4 p.m. due at registration . Stop by the South As part of Teen Read Week and MPPL’s Book Crossing program, Did you know that Mount Prospect Branch to reserve your spot . (R) join us for a book discussion on the 2013 American Book has a sister city in Sèvres, France? Crossing title, Divergent by Veronica Roth . Talk to other teens Celebrate with a craft that the whole their parents, but all are welcome. (R) about the book and get new ideas and perspectives . (R) family can enjoy . (NR) Halloween Drop-in Craft Allegiant Book Release Party Make & Take: | Manualidad de Día de Sunday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. Columbus Day | Hazlo Brujas Do you love to learn like the Erudite? Or do you see yourself more in the risk-taking y Llévatelo: El Día de • for kids up to grade 6 and their families Dauntless? As part of our Book Crossing program, we’re celebrating the release Cristóbal Colón Friday, October 25, 4-6 p.m. of Allegiant, the third book in Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy . Come dressed • for kids up to grade 6 and their families Have a “spook-tacular” Halloween at as your favorite character or your interpretation of one of the five factions . There Monday, October 14, 4-6 p.m. the South Branch . Come make a craft will be activities and games tied to each of the factions and prizes will be awarded, It’s Columbus Day! Stop by the South you can take home and enjoy a snack . including copies of Allegiant. Snacks and refreshments will be provided . (R) Branch, make a craft, and have a snack . Recommended for children ages 3-7 and Recommended for children ages 3-7 and their parents, but all are welcome. (NR) Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting Saturday, September 14, 2-4 p.m. Monday, September 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Elementos Básicos del (R) Inscripción requerida. Roll into a new school year and roll Monday, October 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Computador (R) Cupo limitado a 8 participantes. out your artistic talents to create clever martes 3 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. duct tape inventions . Bags, wallets, miércoles 4 de septiembre, 11:30 a.m. Laboratorio de flowers… you are only limited by your jueves 3 de octubre, 5:30 p.m. imagination . Bring your friends and miércoles 16 de octubre, 11:30 a.m. Aprendizaje de your creativity; we’ll provide the tools, Computación (R) nearly limitless rolls of colorful duct Curso Básico de Internet | Computer jueves 5 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. tape, and instructions . Snacks will be Teen Knitting/ Learning Open miércoles 11 de septiembre, 11:30 a.m. Lab (NR) provided . (R) Crocheting Club martes 8 de octubre, 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, 4-6 p.m. jueves 19 de septiembre, 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, October 4, 4-6 p.m. Aprende a Usar el Correo martes 29 de octubre, 5:30-7 p.m. Are you an expert with knitting or Electrónico (E-mail) (R) ¿Tiene alguna pregunta sobre el crochet needles, just learning, or martes 10 de septiembre, 5:30 p.m. e-mail, e-books, Word o Excel? want to learn? Then come to the Teen miércoles 18 de septiembre, 11:30 a.m. Usa este tiempo (y nuestra Friday, September 27, 4-5 p.m. jueves 17 de octubre, 5:30 p.m. Knitting/Crocheting Club . We’ll have computadoras) para practicar Friday, October 25, 4-5 p.m. miércoles 23 de octubre, 11:30 a.m. Has “Magic: The Gathering” cast a spell yarn, needles, and the know-how to tus habilidades o trabajar en un on you? 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