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Bleep Bop Robot

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
Neon Art

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!

Volunteens

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!

Two pink paper parasols decorated with white flowers sit against a blue background.

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.

Teen book box

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.

Stressbusters

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.

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

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
Illustration of a classic clapperboard used in movies.

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

Juggling Funny Stories!

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.

Illustration of a classic clapperboard used in movies.

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

Teen book box

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.

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

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.

Photo of a wooden dragon hanging from a string against a leafy background.

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.

Illustration of a classic clapperboard used in movies.

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
Illustration of a classic clapperboard used in movies.

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

Photo of several small donuts painted with watercolors on a white piece of paper. A tray of open watercolors sits next to it.

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.

Illustration of a classic clapperboard used in movies.

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