A welcoming community to

learn, connect, create, and grow

Now Hiring: Part-Time Library Clerk

Apply by November 22, 2024

Library Clerks at MPL provide outstanding customer service by assisting library patrons at various public service desks and managing/processing library materials. We are seeking a person with excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail. Computer ability sufficient to handle all library tasks plus assist patrons is required.

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Teen Craft Night: No-Sew Pillows

Friday, November 22 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Not a seamstress? Not a problem! Make your own no-sew fleece pillow! You bring yourself; we’ll provide all the materials for the project, plus pizza and snacks!

Grades 6-12. Registration required.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tricks & Tips with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20 | 7:00-8:00 pm on Zoom

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes “The art of cooking, the act of feeding people, is the most engaging, most memorable way to connect with people.”

Smith will be joined in conversation by Monica Eng, award-winning Chicago journalist and co-host of food podcast “Chewing” w/ Louisa Chu.

This conversation will be held via Zoom. Registration is required.

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Spotlight

We celebrate literacy

& lifelong learning

Kids

With kid-friendly furniture, books, puzzles, and light tables, the kids area has it all!

Teens

Welcome to our Teen Space: a space for teens to read, study, or just hang out!