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Listen to Your Heirlooms

2026-10-19 14:00:00 2026-10-19 16:00:00 America/Chicago Listen to Your Heirlooms Uncover the stories behind your family heirlooms with guidance from an antique appraiser. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Monday, October 19
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

Uncover the stories behind your family heirlooms with guidance from an antique appraiser.

Carolyn Law, certified personal property appraiser, will introduce attendees to some basic principles and techniques of material culture research in the context of family heirlooms. Among the topics to be discussed are strategies for investigating, preserving, and communicating the meaning of your treasured items using 21st century resources.

Attendees are welcome to bring items of their own for discussion, but it’s not required.

This program will not be recorded.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Genealogy & History |

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Mount Prospect Public Library

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

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We're closed Friday November 06
Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 Closed
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 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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Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154,Meeting Room B room 152,Meeting Room C (153),Youth Program Room Combined room 119

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Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Saturday, October 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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