Mount Prospect Public Library notes
For information, call (847) 253-5675.
Gift of Reading Program: Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season by donating new or like-new unwrapped books for local children in need, ages 6 and under. Donations of books in English and Spanish are greatly appreciated. This year's program runs through Dec. 16. Call (847) 253-5675.
Open Storytimes: The library invites children ages 6 and under and their families to attend these 30-minute sessions that feature stories and songs held at 9:30 a.m. today; and 10:30 a.m. Friday. An adult must accompany children under the age of three. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.
Food for Thought: Members of the library's Food for Thought discussion group will meet at 1 p.m., today to discuss "The Ritual Bath," by Faye Kellerman. Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.
Movies @ MPPL: The library presents a complimentary movie screening at 7:30 p.m. today, and 1 p.m. Dec. 13. For more information on this month's featured film, call (847) 253-5675.
Create-a-Craft: Children of all ages can celebrate the season by participating in the library's winter-themed arts and crafts program, held from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday. The library will supply all materials. An adult must accompany children under the age of nine. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.
Family Movie Night: The library presents a complimentary screening of a movie fit for the entire family at 6:30 p.m. Friday. For more information on the film, call (847) 253-5675.
Polish Holiday Storytime: The library celebrates the season with a special Polish storytime, held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday. The program will feature stories, songs, and rhymes presented in Polish, followed by refreshments and a craft. This program is reserved for Mount Prospect Library cardholders. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Online shopping demonstration: eBay University Instructor and Education Specialist Jack Waddick will demonstrate how to conveniently purchase gifts for family and friends through eBay, at 7:30 p.m., Monday.
The demonstration, designed to add convenience to one's holiday shopping, will show users how to effectively search for -- and purchase -- gifts through the popular shopping and auction Web site.
To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
"Snack & Craft" for Teens: Students and teens in grades six through 12 who are puzzled as to what to get family and friends this holiday season can drop by the library's holiday snack workshop and create a range of tasty treats, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Movie Discussion: Audiovisual Coordinator John McInnes hosts a complimentary screening and discussion of a feature film from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday. Call (847) 253-5675.