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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, Jun 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 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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Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Jun 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
South Branch - Community Room

Tue, Jun 02, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room B room 152

Wed, Jun 03, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room B room 152
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Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Youth Program Room Combined room 119

Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Lobby Conference Room 130

Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Thu, Jun 04, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
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