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STEAM: Animal Balancing Activity

STEAM: Animal Balancing Activity

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Test your balancing skills by making bridges using popsicle sticks and seeing how many elephants we can get on top of our bridge without tipping over. We will also be crafting jung...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Test your balancing skills by making bridges using popsicle sticks and seeing how many elephants we can get on top of our bridge without tipping over.

Memorial Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Memorial Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Summer Reading 2024

Adventure Begins at PHPL! - Summer Reading 2024 Begins

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

The library is a place where adventure begins. Whether you’re checking out a book for the first time, using something from the Gadgets and Gizmos collection, or attending a program...

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

The library is a place where adventure begins. Whether you’re checking out a book for the first time, using something from the Gadgets and Gizmos collection, or attending a program, everything at the library is an adventure!

Become a Superhero

Become a Superhero

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Kapow! Bam! Wow! Join the ranks of your favorite superhero by making a mask, decorating a shield, and going through a superhero obstacle course! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kapow! Bam! Wow! Join the ranks of your favorite superhero by making a mask, decorating a shield, and going through a superhero obstacle course! 

The Swim Advantage logo

The Swim Advantage: Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Be safe in and around water by learning how to respond in the event of a water emergency. Get tips for various aquatic environments including home pools, hot tubs, waterparks, lake...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Be safe in and around water by learning how to respond in the event of a water emergency. Get tips for various aquatic environments including home pools, hot tubs, waterparks, lakes and rivers.

Let's Go on a Safari

Let's Go on a Safari

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! Let’s go on a safari by decorating binoculars, animal crafts, and going on a scavenger hunt.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! Let’s go on a safari by decorating binoculars, animal crafts, and going on a scavenger hunt.

A girl sits on her mom's lap, reading a book to a dog next to her.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog. Register to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog from Bright and Beautifu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog.

T-Rexplorers

T-Rexplorers

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Come out and see authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs, and see some of their latest finds!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come out and see authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs, and see some of their latest finds!

Disney Crafts

Disney Crafts

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and make crafts based off your favorite movies like Moana, Toy Story, and more! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and make crafts based off your favorite movies like Moana, Toy Story, and more! 

Juneteenth

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Disney Dance Party

Disney Dance Party

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Hakuna Matata! Move and groove your way through your favorite Disney songs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Hakuna Matata! Move and groove your way through your favorite Disney songs!

Crafts and Facts: Australia

Crafts and Facts: Australia

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

G’day Mate! Did you know that kangaroos cannot go backwards? While learning fun facts about Australia and the animals that live there, we will make a koala, kangaroo, and emu ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

G’day Mate! Did you know that kangaroos cannot go backwards?

Early Closing

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Staff In-Service

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library

The library will be closed all day for staff in-service.

Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed all day for staff in-service.

Labor Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Thanksgiving

All Day
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Christmas

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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