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Mount Prospect Stories

Bringing the Spirit of '76 to Mount Prospect

2026-04-23 19:00:00 2026-04-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mount Prospect Stories In honor of the United States' 250th anniversary this year, Mount Prospect Historical Society Director Emily Dattilo will take a look at the last big national anniversary: the 1976 Bicentennial. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Thursday, April 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 19:00:00 2026-04-23 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mount Prospect Stories In honor of the United States' 250th anniversary this year, Mount Prospect Historical Society Director Emily Dattilo will take a look at the last big national anniversary: the 1976 Bicentennial. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

In honor of the United States' 250th anniversary this year, Mount Prospect Historical Society Director Emily Dattilo will take a look at the last big national anniversary: the 1976 Bicentennial.

Dattilo will discuss the many ways that Mount Prospect celebrated this national milestone, including a visit from the American Freedom Train, a new design for the water tower, and a variety of patriotic events in the village.

This program will be recorded.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & History |

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Mount Prospect Public Library

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Phone: (847) 253-5675

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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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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.

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Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

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Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)

Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

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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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Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room B room 152

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Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

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Wed, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119