Mount Prospect Public Library notes
Polish Storytime: The library hosts a morning session of stories, songs, and rhymes presented in Polish for children of all ages from 10:30 to 11 a.m. today. An adult must accompany children under the age of 3. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Cuba: Discover Cuba -- its music, culture, and government -- at 7:30 p.m. today, during this presentation designed to shed light on a country only 90 miles from the United States yet shrouded in mystery. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Fall II Storytime Lottery Closes: Parents -- the last day to register your child for our Fall II storytime lottery is Thursday. This lottery is for our weekly storytimes running from Nov. 5 to Dec. 14. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up.
Super Saturday: Celebrate Caribbean Cultural Month with Trinidad calypsos, and groove to the rhythm of the islands during a performance by Paul Ross and the Harper Steel Band at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. These intriguing musicians will demonstrate the latest techniques and play original compositions by Ross and composer Steve Flowers. This program is sponsored by the Elizabeth J. Clough Memorial Fund. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Caribbean Dance: Groove to the sounds of the islands during this performance by dancers from Galina Dance Studio at 2 p.m. Sunday. The program, which will also offer insights into the historical and cultural elements of Caribbean dances such as the merengue, salsa and rumba, concludes with a dance lesson. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Book Chat at Caribou Coffee: Members of the library's Readers Advisory Group will lead an informal book discussion of "The Other Boleyn Girl," by Philippa Gregory at 7 p.m. Monday, at Caribou Coffee, 90 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Limited copies of the book are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 for more information.
Author speaks: Meet author and Mount Prospect resident Candace Fleming when she visits the library to discuss her books, her love of words, and the process of writing from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Children and parents are invited to ask Fleming questions about some of their favorite titles she has penned, including "Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!" and "Smile, Lily." Guests will also be able to purchase signed copies of her books, including the latest Suburban Mosaic title, "Lowji Discovers America." To register for this author meet and greet, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
"Evening of Suspense": A special Halloween performance by the Those Were the Days Radio Players will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. This group of performers who share a passion for old-time radio will re-enact episodes from classic suspense and thriller radio shows of days gone by, complete with sound effects.
To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Guerrilla Marketing: Award-winning marketing/PR consultant Al Lautenslager will help business professionals and entrepreneurs learn how to implement key marketing fundamentals on a tight budget at 7 p.m. Nov. 1. Lautenslager is principal of Market for Profits, a Chicago-based marketing/consulting firm, and co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days." To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
For information, call (847) 253-5675.