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, August 13, 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 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. Closed View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Furry Readers 4:30pm–5:30pm Storytime Closed 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 Registration Required 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 "Teens Grades 6-12" group Writers' & Artists' Workshop Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Got a story idea you’ve been dying to get out? Join us for a relaxing hour of writing and drawing before the new school year! Prompts will be provided. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Writers' & Artists' Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Closed Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Got a story idea you’ve been dying to get out? Join us for a relaxing hour of writing and drawing before the new school year! Prompts will be provided.
Labor Day All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Volunteens All Day Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Need volunteer hours and want to help the librarians? Drop in at the Youth and Teen Desk to pick up a form and learn about volunteering at the library. Please stop in anytime in September and October! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Volunteens All Day Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Event Details: Need volunteer hours and want to help the librarians? Drop in at the Youth and Teen Desk to pick up a form and learn about volunteering at the library. Please stop in anytime in September and October!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Teen Book Box All Day Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Want an easier way to select a book? Let a librarian do it! Each box will include a book from our collection, a treat, and other fun things. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Teen Book Box All Day Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: Want an easier way to select a book? Let a librarian do it! Each box will include a book from our collection, a treat, and other fun things.
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, September 10, 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 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. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Furry Readers 4:30pm–5:30pm Storytime Open 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 Registration Required 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 "Teens Grades 6-12" group Stranger Things Games Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Are you as excited for Stranger Things Season 5 as we are? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Stranger Things Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: Are you as excited for Stranger Things Season 5 as we are?
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 Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Activity 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 From eight legs to forked tongues, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Sep 13 2025 Sat Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 11:00am–12:00pm Performance Open 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: Performance Registration Required Event Details: From eight legs to forked tongues, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
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 Cricut 3D Witch's Hat Box Thursday, September 25, 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 Build and decorate a 3D box shaped like a witch’s hat just in time for the spooky season! Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Sep 25 2025 Thu Cricut 3D Witch's Hat Box 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Build and decorate a 3D box shaped like a witch’s hat just in time for the spooky season!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Wednesday Mystery Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Wednesday Mystery 4:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Wednesday Mystery Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Wednesday Mystery 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing!
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, October 8, 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 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. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Oct 8 2025 Wed Furry Readers 4:30pm–5:30pm Storytime Open 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 Registration Required 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 "Teens Grades 6-12" group Teen Book Box All Day Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Want an easier way to select a book? Let a librarian do it! Each box will include a book from our collection, a treat, and other fun things. Sign up by October 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by October 12th. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Teen Book Box All Day Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: Want an easier way to select a book? Let a librarian do it! Each box will include a book from our collection, a treat, and other fun things. Sign up by October 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by October 12th.
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 Trick or Treat Bags Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Cricut at Palos Heights Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Do you need a new bag for Halloween? Using tools and the Cricut Autopress, we will weed and iron on new designs to a tote bag in time for Trick or Treating! The best part? It will glow in the dark! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Trick or Treat Bags 4:00pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Cricut Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you need a new bag for Halloween? Using tools and the Cricut Autopress, we will weed and iron on new designs to a tote bag in time for Trick or Treating! The best part? It will glow in the dark!
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 Cricut Haunted House Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 What kind of a key opens a haunted house? A spook-key! Build a haunted house and add spooky features while listening to Halloween music. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 23 2025 Thu Cricut Haunted House 4:00pm–6:00pm Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: What kind of a key opens a haunted house? A spook-key! Build a haunted house and add spooky features while listening to Halloween music.
Early Closing (Thanksgiving) Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Palos Heights Public Library Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Early Closing (Thanksgiving) 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
Thanksgiving All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
Christmas Eve All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
Christmas All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
New Year's Eve All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
New Year's Day All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Closing Staff In-Service All Day 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 May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
Juneteenth All Day Palos Heights Public Library Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library