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Make and Meet: DIY Pinball Machine with Jarrett Lerner

2025-11-19 18:00:00 2025-11-19 19:45:00 America/Chicago Make and Meet: DIY Pinball Machine with Jarrett Lerner In this unique meet-the-author program, get an inside peek into Lerner's creative process. Plus, just like the characters in Lerner's books, you'll make cool stuff like a customized pinball machine. Mount Prospect Public Library -

Wednesday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-19 18:00:00 2025-11-19 19:45:00 America/Chicago Make and Meet: DIY Pinball Machine with Jarrett Lerner In this unique meet-the-author program, get an inside peek into Lerner's creative process. Plus, just like the characters in Lerner's books, you'll make cool stuff like a customized pinball machine. Mount Prospect Public Library -

In this unique meet-the-author program, get an inside peek into Lerner's creative process. Plus, just like the characters in Lerner's books, you'll make cool stuff like a customized pinball machine.

Best for ages 6-11 with an adult.

Time travel! A shrinking machine! Robots coming to life! Jarrett Lerner's STEM-themed storytelling gets kids excited about science in book series like My Mad Scientist Mom, EngiNerds, Geeger the Robot, and more. 

From 6-6:30 p.m., start in the Youth program room, where Lerner will draw you into his imaginative world full of doodles, creative prompts, and fun! You'll even get a chance to ask questions and get his autograph after his presentation. Then, from 6:45-7:45 p.m., head to Meeting Room A, where you'll customize your own pinball machine to take home. Each participant will receive marbles and a basic pinball machine setup — a flat box with a spring mechanism — and you’ll add decorations, flippers, and more. 

For the autograph signing, use your program brochure, bring your own book, or purchase one of Jarrett Lerner's books at the event, available from local bookstore, Booked Evanston. 

Please register each attendee. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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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.

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Wed, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

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Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

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Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119
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Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Fri, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154