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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

info@mppl.org
Phone: (847) 253-5675

Hours
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Mon, Apr 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 11:00AM to 5:00PM

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

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Mon, Apr 13, All day
Mount Prospect Public Library

Mon, Apr 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Mon, Apr 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Branch - Community Room

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room B room 152

Mon, Apr 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tue, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm
South Branch - Community Room

Tue, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)

Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room C (153)
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Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Branch - Community Room

Wed, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154
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