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

Furry Readers

Wednesday, November 13, 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: 10
Event Details:

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

Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures

Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Club! This month, we'll be discussing Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment. We’ll also make a craft and have snacks. Stop...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Club! This month, we'll be discussing Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment. We’ll also make a craft and have snacks. Stop by the library to check out your copy!

Thanksgiving Wreaths

Thanksgiving Wreaths

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What are you thankful for? Using our Cricut machine, we will fashion a stunning wreath to decorate for the holiday!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What are you thankful for? Using our Cricut machine, we will fashion a stunning wreath to decorate for the holiday!

Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library
Snow is Falling, Books are Calling: Winter Reading Program, December 1 through January 31

Snow is Falling, Books are Calling - Winter Reading Program Starts

All Day
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at 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:

Too cold to play outside and nothing to do over winter break? Sign up for the winter reading program where you can earn prizes for reading. The best part is that you can read whate...

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

Too cold to play outside and nothing to do over winter break? Sign up for the winter reading program where you can earn prizes for reading.

Elf on the Shelf

Elf Scavenger Hunt

All Day 12/1 - 12/7
Youth and Teen Services Department at 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:

Find the elves, solve the riddle, and get a prize!

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

Find the elves, solve the riddle, and get a prize!

Illustration of a snow globe with a snowman inside.

Giant Snow Globe

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at 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:

Have you ever wanted to be inside of a snow globe? This is your chance to enter a life-size winter wonderland.

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

Have you ever wanted to be inside of a snow globe? This is your chance to enter a life-size winter wonderland.

Wooden star ornament with a snowman and Christmas tree in the center cutout.

Frosty's Winter Wonderland

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Frosty the Snowman was a laser cut ornament! Paint, decorate, and assemble this ornament for your tree or give it as a gift.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Frosty the Snowman was a laser cut ornament! Paint, decorate, and assemble this ornament for your tree or give it as a gift.

Cover of the book Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

Graphic Novel Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Club! This month, we'll be discussing Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang. We’ll also make a craft and have snacks. Stop by the library to check...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for our Graphic Novel Club! This month, we'll be discussing Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang. We’ll also make a craft and have snacks. Stop by the library to check out your copy!

Christmas Eve

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
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
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Early Closing (Classic Car Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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
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
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Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Palos Heights Public Library

Christmas Eve

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