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Shady Characters

Nifty Plants for Shady Sites
2025-04-22 19:00:00 2025-04-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Shady Characters We love the cooling shade of trees, but what can we plant to bring vibrant color and life to these shaded spaces? Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Tuesday, April 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 19:00:00 2025-04-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago Shady Characters We love the cooling shade of trees, but what can we plant to bring vibrant color and life to these shaded spaces? Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

We love the cooling shade of trees, but what can we plant to bring vibrant color and life to these shaded spaces?

Join Horticulturist Heather Prince as she explores the colors and textures of shade-loving plants, showcasing varieties and species suited for dry shade, moist shade, part shade, and dense shade.

Presented in partnership with The Garden Club of Mount Prospect.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Nature |

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Mount Prospect Public Library
info@mppl.org
Phone: (847) 253-5675
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 11:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the Location

The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.

 For a comprehensive list of all services available at the Main Library, please visit the library website.

Upcoming Events

Baby Storytime
Wed, Apr 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119
Wednesday Morning Book Group
Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room B room 152
Drop-In Houseplant Swap
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154
Minecraft Engineers
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)
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Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154
Sensory Explorers: Spring Celebration
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119
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A Path to Your Family Story With Ancestry Library Edition
Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154
Elected Officials Office Hours
Thu, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Lobby Conference Room 130
Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Thu, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154
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Drop-In Crochet and Knit Group
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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