Mount Prospect Public Library notes
For more information or to register, call (847) 253-5675 or visit www.mppl.org/events.
Babysitting Clinic registration: Registration began Feb. 1 for a daylong Red Cross Babysitting clinic to be held 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 15. This educational session for will focus on basic childcare, emergency action, first aid and more. Sign up in person at the library's registration desk. The program requires a $15 nonrefundable fee due at registration. Class size is limited to 10 Mount Prospect students and teens in grades 6-12.
Book Chat at Caribou: Members of the Library's Readers Advisory Group will lead an informal book discussion of "Water for Elephants," by Sara Gruen, from 7 to 8 p.m. today 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.
Lifestyles for a Healthy Heart: Learn how exercise, a balanced diet, stress management and other healthy lifestyle techniques can help reduce the risk of heart disease, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Join board-certified internist Dr. Amir Turayhi for a discussion of heart disease risk factors and how to prevent them. This program is co-sponsored by Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Register.
Register for Spring Storytimes: Through Thursday, Mount Prospect Public Library cardholders may register their children ages six and under for a lottery to determine participation in the library's spring storytime series. These storytimes, held March 10 through April 18, cater to diverse age groups and help nurture a lifelong love of reading. To participate in the lottery, sign up in person at the Youth Services desk.
Crossing the Finish Line: The library's monthlong Winter Reading Program, "The Great Reading Race," culminates at 10 p.m. Friday. Readers should "dash" to the Youth Services or Fiction/AV/Teen Desks, discuss what they've been reading, and be eligible to win an array of great prizes. Library staff will calculate the final results and let the community know just how many books Mount Prospect residents have read in the past 29 days.
March computer programs: Online registration for the library's March computer programs began Feb. 1. March's slate of computer programs will help patrons sharpen their Internet and e-mail usage skills, create documents with Microsoft Word, and provide an introduction to computers for novice users. Patrons may also register for these programs in person at the library. Space is limited for each program.
Teen Tech Week: Students and teens in grades 6 through 12 will compete for the title of "Undisputed Champ" during a video game competition featuring Madden NFL '08 football and other popular video game titles, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, as the library celebrates "Teen Tech Week."
The event, combining fun, food, and prizes, will help teens explore new technologies and services available at the library.
Tales with Tails Registration: Do dogs enjoy being read to? Register for Tales with Tails, a popular program where children in grades 2-5 read to a specially trained dog from Rainbow Animal-Assisted Therapy to find out. Weekly, 15-minute sessions will be held Thursday evenings, through March 20. Register in person at the Youth Services Desk. A Mount Prospect Public Library card is required.
Register for April Computer Programs: Registration for the library's April computer programs begins Saturday. April's slate of computer programs will help patrons sharpen their Internet and e-mail usage skills, create spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, develop dynamic slide presentations with PowerPoint, and provide an introduction to computers for novice users. Space is limited for each program. To register for these programs, visit www.mppl.org/events, call (847) 253-5675, or stop by the library.
Word Processing Basics with Word 2003: Learn to create professional-looking documents with Word 2003, from 7 to 9 p.m. March 3. This hands-on session will cover how to edit material with ease by using features such as "cut-and-paste." Computer and keyboarding experience are recommended. Space is limited. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
French Consul General speaks: The library joins the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission in welcoming French Consul General Monsieur Jean-Baptiste de Boissiere for a discussion of the political and cultural aspects of French society from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 4.
Monsieur de Boissiere, currently stationed in Chicago, will offer insights into France and its peoples, giving audience members a new perspective on one of America's oldest allies. As the Sister City of Sèvres, France, Mount Prospect offers a fitting setting for this program that seeks to build on the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and France -- two nations who have weathered their share of disagreements.
Trees & Seeds: The library welcomes parents, caregivers and children of all ages to a book discussion of Sharon Creech's "Love That Dog," from 6 to 7 p.m. March 4. Enjoy dinner while chatting about this tale that makes a great family read-aloud. "Love That Dog" is the story of a young boy who finds his voice with the help of some paper, a pencil, a teacher and a dog. Books are available at the Youth Services Desk.
Food for Thought: The Library's "Food for Thought" book group will meet at 1 p.m. March 5 to discuss Daphne du Maurier's "The House on the Strand." Dick Young agrees to serve as guinea pig for a new drug developed by his friend, Professor Magnus Lane, in return for being allowed to stay in Magnus' house in Cornwall. After being administered the drug, Dick is transported back in time to the 14th century. Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk.