Please check the calendar for changes, programs may be cancelled due to weather, holidays, etc.
All library programs are free to attend, no library card required! Registration is requested for some programs due to limited space and supplies.
Tuesdays | 6:30–8:30 PM
Bring a friend, meet a friend! Drop by and play board games provided by the Library, or bring your own to share. Relax and color with provided materials.
Friday, April 3 | 10:00 AM
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Friday, April 3 | 1:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Friday matinee film screenings! Showing today: Wuthering Heights (1939; running time 1 hour and 45 minutes). A haunting romantic drama set on the windswept Yorkshire moors, where the tormented Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier) returns to Wuthering Heights to find his beloved Cathy (Merle Oberon) married to another. Directed by William Wyler, this adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography and earned eight additional nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor. Come in, take a seat, and enjoy. Popcorn included! Films provided by the Kanopy collection.
Thursday, April 9 | 7:00 PM
Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will be making wind chimes. Register at the link above to reserve your space (include your email address) and for further instructions!
Saturday, April 11 | 11:00 AM
A transformative mindfulness workshop designed to help you Be Human, Be Happy, and Be You! Led by Raditia, a mindfulness teacher and award-winning author, this session offers a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and others while exploring mindfulness as a way of being. Through meaningful reflections and open sharing, you’ll discover how mindfulness can help you embrace curiosity, gratitude, and letting go—fostering joy, balance, and authenticity in your daily life.
Tuesday, April 14 | 5:30 PM on Zoom
Join Chef Ashley from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen as we enjoy a yummy dinner cooking demo! Taco Tuesday! This month we’re taking taco night to the next level with taco-spiced roasted sweet potatoes and black beans. These vegan-friendly tacos are so flavorful that even meat-eaters will enjoy them. We'll serve them topped with a bright cilantro chimichurri and quick-pickled red onions. We’ll also be making a delicious restaurant-style guacamole to enjoy alongside.
Thursday, April 16 | 7:00 PM
Please join the Village Bookstore and the Mount Pleasant Library as they join forces for an in-person Local Author Book Club! Participants will discuss the book and will later be joined by the author to continue the discussion. This month's selection is If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha.
Saturday, April 18 | 11:00 AM
A transformative mindfulness workshop designed to help you Be Human, Be Happy, and Be You! Led by Raditia, a mindfulness teacher and award-winning author, this session offers a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and others while exploring mindfulness as a way of being. Through meaningful reflections and open sharing, you’ll discover how mindfulness can help you embrace curiosity, gratitude, and letting go—fostering joy, balance, and authenticity in your daily life.
Thursday, April 23–Monday April 27 | During Library hours
Come support the Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library and the Library at the Friends' Book Sale!
Have books to donate? The FMPPL are accepting donations at the Main Library year-round. Visit the Friends' website to learn more.
Thursday, April 30 | 7:00 PM
Do you have a talent you'd like to share? Come out to the Library for our Open Mic with a poem, some music, a short story, comedy, dance, or any other talent. Or come just to listen! Performers, visit the calendar to register and specify what you will be sharing (6-minute maximum!) Audience members do not need to register—just show up ready to be entertained!
Saturday, May 2 | 2:00 PM
Michael Inglis will discuss his new book, Discovering My Father's War: Flying in Catalinas with the RAF, 1940–1946. This fascinating account traces his father's RAF career from his first flight at age 19 through the duration of World War II and beyond. This program will feature a Q&A with the author, book readings, and a slideshow of photographs from his father's albums. Refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, May 7 | 7:00 PM
Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will be making paper roses. Register at the link above to reserve your space (include your email address) and for further instructions!
Friday, May 8 | 10:00 AM
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30 PM on Zoom
Join Chef Ashley from Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen as we enjoy a yummy picnic cooking demo! Spring is in full swing! In this virtual cooking class we're making a fun picnic spread with Mediterranean flair. This month we'll be preparing an herby chicken salad with homemade hummus & seasoned pita chips to go alongside. These recipes are great for lunchboxes and warm weather picnics and beach days.
Thursday, May 14 | 7:00 PM
This presentation shares the how-to and importance of integrating sustainable practices into your home garden. From seed to harvest, it will go over how to be resourceful, to reduce your reliance on buying new, and how to set your garden up for long-term success. Tina Stolatis, a young sustainability professional with a passion for gardening, will share why being sustainability-minded benefits you, but also how it benefits your community, the environment, and the broader picture.