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Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day

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

Nature Hour

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

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!

A group of toddlers sits in front of a librarian, who is reading them a story from a picture book. Several children have their hands raised.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Illustration of a librarian reading a picture book aloud to a group of young children. The librarian is sitting in a green chair while the children are sitting on a yellow rug.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

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: 48
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.

A group of toddlers sits in front of a librarian, who is reading them a story from a picture book. Several children have their hands raised.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Illustration of a librarian reading a picture book aloud to a group of young children. The librarian is sitting in a green chair while the children are sitting on a yellow rug.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Daddy and Donuts Storytime

Daddy and Donuts Story Time

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Father's Day with stories and songs all about dads! Donuts will be provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Father's Day with stories and songs all about dads! Donuts will be provided.

Under the Sea Fun

Under the Sea Fun

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Under the sea, under the sea! Let’s read stories; make mermaid, fish, and crab crafts; and get creative with a STEAM activity using kinetic sand.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Under the sea, under the sea! Let’s read stories; make mermaid, fish, and crab crafts; and get creative with a STEAM activity using kinetic sand.

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: 12
Event Details:

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

Nature Hour

Nature Hour

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

A group of toddlers sits in front of a librarian, who is reading them a story from a picture book. Several children have their hands raised.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

Illustration of a librarian reading a picture book aloud to a group of young children. The librarian is sitting in a green chair while the children are sitting on a yellow rug.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Barbie doll reading a miniature book

Barbie Story Time

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Come on Barbie, let's go party with our favorite Barbie stories!

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come on Barbie, let's go party with our favorite Barbie stories!

Early Closing

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

The library is excited to partner with Key Autism Services for this special program featuring both interactive stories and sensory friendly play in a welcoming, supportive setting....

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The library is excited to partner with Key Autism Services for this special program featuring both interactive stories and sensory friendly play in a welcoming, supportive setting.

A toddler uses their hands to paint on a piece of white paper.

Art for Littles

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

It’s time to get messy! Come and let your little one create a masterpiece. All supplies will be provided, be prepared for a mess.

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

It’s time to get messy! Come and let your little one create a masterpiece. All supplies will be provided, be prepared for a mess.

Taylor Swift singing in a glittery pale pink dress against a purple background at the Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift Karaoke

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room 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:

It won’t be a cruel summer anymore when you and your friends join us for a Taylor Swift sing-along! Be sure to bring your sparkle!

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

It won’t be a cruel summer anymore when you and your friends join us for a Taylor Swift sing-along! Be sure to bring your sparkle!