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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.

Winter Coasters

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Brr!!! It’s cold in here! Relax in the warm library by painting your own winter themed coasters using stencils.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Brr!!! It’s cold in here! Relax in the warm library by painting your own winter themed coasters using stencils.

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...

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: 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 "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Let's Play Ball!

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Hey batter, batter! Make a baseball keychain and a hat with our Cricut Hat Press. *Due to the complexity and time needed to complete this project, patrons who are later than 1...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hey batter, batter! Make a baseball keychain and a hat with our Cricut Hat Press.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.

Spring Coasters

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Flowers are about to bloom! Using our Cricut and cardstock, cut and decorate your own paper coasters!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Flowers are about to bloom! Using our Cricut and cardstock, cut and decorate your own paper coasters!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.

Bunny Door Hangers

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Using the Glowforge in the Fab Lab, you will cut and assemble a bunny with your name on it, perfect for hanging on your bedroom door!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Using the Glowforge in the Fab Lab, you will cut and assemble a bunny with your name on it, perfect for hanging on your bedroom door!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart 8 Competition!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart 8 Competition!

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 "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart 8 Competition!

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart 8 Competition!

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

Neon Art

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

With good vibes and paint, nothing can go wrong! Show off your personality and paint a neon sign!

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

With good vibes and paint, nothing can go wrong! Show off your personality and paint a neon sign!

Memorial Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
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.
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Juggling Funny Stories!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of ener...

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

You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Juneteenth

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
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
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
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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
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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
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.