Raise a Reader
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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About Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Open
• Closes 9:00 PMMore family & kids events
View all eventsAug 27·5:00 PM
Bring the whole family - every Thursday Rookies Crystal Lake Live magician to dazzle the kids. Kids eat FREE (with paying adult). Great food, laughs, and magical memories for everyone!
Aug 27
Connect with animals in a new way through our free, daily Animal Chats and “Live!” Programs, included with admission. Hear the sound of a massive arapaima gulping its food, ask an animal caretaker about penguins, or learn how sharks keep ocean ecosystems healthy.
Aug 27
A reimagining of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, Raise a Reader will help your little learner develop literacy skills through singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing!