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

Bleep Bop Robot

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

 “Cannot compute assembly”. Bleep Bop needs your assistance putting himself together. After you’ve glued his wooden pieces together, paint and decorate him!*Due to the complex...

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

 “Cannot compute assembly”. Bleep Bop needs your assistance putting himself together. After you’ve glued his wooden pieces together, paint and decorate him!

Easter

Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
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!

Open
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: 2
Event Details:

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

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
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 Ma...

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 May and June!

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.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Thursday, May 8, 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:

As spring begins to bloom, paint and decorate a white paper parasol with your hopes for better weather.

Open
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: 7
Event Details:

As spring begins to bloom, paint and decorate a white paper parasol with your hopes for better weather.

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
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 May 10th to receive the requ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 May 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by May 12th.

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

Stressbusters

All Day 5/12 - 5/16
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Studying for finals can be stressful. Stop by for a variety of stressbusters to help you chill out, relax, and recover. Pick up a kit at the library containing snacks, study suppli...

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Librarian
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Studying for finals can be stressful. Stop by for a variety of stressbusters to help you chill out, relax, and recover.

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, May 14, 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.

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.

Movie Mondays

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required. Jun 2 – Moana 2, PGJun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PGJun 16 – Sonic the He...

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: Movie
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

 

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

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.

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.

Movie Mondays

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required. Jun 2 – Moana 2, PGJun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PGJun 16 – Sonic the He...

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: Movie
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

 

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

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
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 June 10th to receive the req...

Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 June 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by June12th.

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, June 11, 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.
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group.

Glowforge Dragon

Thursday, June 12, 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
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming release, How to Train Your Dragon, put together and paint a wooden dragon made on the Glowforge.*Due to the complexity and time needed to complete t...

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: 10
Event Details:

In anticipation of the upcoming release, How to Train Your Dragon, put together and paint a wooden dragon made on the Glowforge.

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.

Movie Mondays

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required. Jun 2 – Moana 2, PGJun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PGJun 16 – Sonic the He...

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: Movie
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

 

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

Juneteenth

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.

Movie Mondays

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required. Jun 2 – Moana 2, PGJun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PGJun 16 – Sonic the He...

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: Movie
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

 

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

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.

Watercolor Donuts

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

In this workshop, Audrey Ra will walk you through how to paint watercolor donuts.*Due to this being a guided workshop, patrons who are later than 15 minutes will not be permitted t...

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: 30
Event Details:

In this workshop, Audrey Ra will walk you through how to paint watercolor donuts.

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.

Movie Mondays

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required. Jun 2 – Moana 2, PGJun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PGJun 16 – Sonic the He...

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: Movie
Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

 

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

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