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This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Facts & Crafts: Winter Animals

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Did you know polar bears are the biggest bear in the world? While making a craft, learn interesting facts about penguins, polar bears, and other winter animals.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Did you know polar bears are the biggest bear in the world? While making a craft, learn interesting facts about penguins, polar bears, and other winter animals.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Valentine's Party

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

What did the blueberry say to the strawberry on Valentine’s Day? I love you berry much! Play bingo, make crafts, share jokes, and go 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: 4
Event Details:

What did the blueberry say to the strawberry on Valentine’s Day? I love you berry much! Play bingo, make crafts, share jokes, and go on a scavenger hunt.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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: 15
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 Beautiful.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

STEAM: Dino Fun

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Stomp and roar like a dinosaur at the library! Complete STEAM challenges with dinosaurs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Stomp and roar like a dinosaur at the library! Complete STEAM challenges with dinosaurs!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

STEAM Circuits

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Its electric! Experiment and play with Squishy (playdough) circuits and Snap Circuits. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Its electric! Experiment and play with Squishy (playdough) circuits and Snap Circuits. 

Staff In-Service

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

FUN Day

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

After a hard day of school, come play with playdough, explore I spy sensory bins, and enjoy other fun and relaxing activities. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

After a hard day of school, come play with playdough, explore I spy sensory bins, and enjoy other fun and relaxing activities. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Welcome, Ramadan! Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Ramadan Mubarak! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ramadan Mubarak! Join us for stories, songs, and crafts to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

STEAM: Lucky Shamrocks

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

 Make your own rainbow and have fun making shamrock and leprechaun crafts.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

 Make your own rainbow and have fun making shamrock and leprechaun crafts.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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...

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: 20
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 Beautiful.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Leprechaun Trap

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Design a leprechaun trap and go on a scavenger hunt.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Design a leprechaun trap and go on a scavenger hunt.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Create and spin! Explore how light, reflections, and symmetry work together by making a kaleidoscope.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create and spin! Explore how light, reflections, and symmetry work together by making a kaleidoscope.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Graphic Novel Celebration

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Celebrate the graphic novels Narwhal and Jelly, Pizza and Taco, and Dog Man through crafts, a scavenger hunt, and other activities.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate the graphic novels Narwhal and Jelly, Pizza and Taco, and Dog Man through crafts, a scavenger hunt, and other activities.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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...

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: 20
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 Beautiful.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Lego Boats

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Are you a Lego master? Using your creativity let’s see who can build a boat that will float and how many pennies it will take to sink.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a Lego master? Using your creativity let’s see who can build a boat that will float and how many pennies it will take to sink.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group.

Facts & Crafts: Birds

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Did you know there are over 10,000 species of birds? Learn fun facts about birds while making crafts and a bird feeder.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Did you know there are over 10,000 species of birds? Learn fun facts about birds while making crafts and a bird feeder.

Memorial Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Early Closing (Classic Car Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
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
Branches:
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
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library