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Mother's Day

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Closing
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Stressbusters

Stressbusters

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Spice Club: Marjoram

Spice Club: Marjoram

05/13/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/17/2024 @ 5:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Spice Club, where each month you get to take home a different spice, a couple of recipes, a bit of history, and some related book recommendations. Make one (or more!) of...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Welcome to Spice Club, where each month you get to take home a different spice, a couple of recipes, a bit of history, and some related book recommendations.

Lunch Bunch Book Discussion

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II by Lena Andrews

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II by Lena Andrews

YouTube Basics

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of navigating, sharing, and staying safe on YouTube, a massive video-sharing site. Basic computer skills are needed for this class.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of navigating, sharing, and staying safe on YouTube, a massive video-sharing site. Basic computer skills are needed for this class.

STEAM: Animal Balancing Activity

STEAM: Animal Balancing Activity

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3
Event Details:

Test your balancing skills by making bridges using popsicle sticks and seeing how many elephants we can get on top of our bridge without tipping over. We will also be crafting jung...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Test your balancing skills by making bridges using popsicle sticks and seeing how many elephants we can get on top of our bridge without tipping over.

Needle Crafters

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crocheting projects to the library and enjoy the company of others while working.

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crocheting projects to the library and enjoy the company of others while working.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club in our Meeting Room every Tuesday. We supply the games, you supply the fun!

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club in our Meeting Room every Tuesday.
We supply the games, you supply the fun!

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, May 14, 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....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Pet Storytime

Pet Story Time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Woof woof! Meow! Celebrate National Pet Month with stories and songs all about our favorite furry friends!

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

Woof woof! Meow! Celebrate National Pet Month with stories and songs all about our favorite furry friends!

Silly Stories

Silly Stories

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Why are libraries the tallest buildings in the world? Because they have so many stories! Get ready to laugh your head off with some very silly stories and songs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Why are libraries the tallest buildings in the world? Because they have so many stories! Get ready to laugh your head off with some very silly stories and songs!

Video Game Club: Carnival Games

Video Game Club: Carnival Games

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Event Details:

Can you beat a librarian in Carnival Games? Play the Switch and find out!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you beat a librarian in Carnival Games? Play the Switch and find out!

Circling Lake Michigan

Circling Lake Michigan

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join presenter Nancy McCully for a classic road trip around Lake Michigan. Our journey through four states will include stops at the beautiful beaches of southwestern Michigan, the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join presenter Nancy McCully for a classic road trip around Lake Michigan.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Barbie

Sunday @ the Cinema: Barbie

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for the last Sunday @ the Cinema for the summer! We will be showing Barbie in the library's meeting room. PG-13 1 hour and 54 min

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:

Come join us for the last Sunday @ the Cinema for the summer! We will be showing Barbie in the library's meeting room.

PG-13

1 hour and 54 min

Needle Crafters

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crocheting projects to the library and enjoy the company of others while working.

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crocheting projects to the library and enjoy the company of others while working.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club in our Meeting Room every Tuesday. We supply the games, you supply the fun!

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club in our Meeting Room every Tuesday.
We supply the games, you supply the fun!

Teatime on Tuesdays Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles

Wind Down After School

Wind Down After School

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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:

Had a long school year? Need to relax before finals? Forget all your troubles and spend an hour at the library listening to relaxing music while drawing, coloring, or painting.&nbs...

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: 8
Event Details:

Had a long school year? Need to relax before finals?

Card Making

Scrapbooking: Card Making Class

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create 12 greeting cards, from birthday cards to thank you cards, and more with direction from local scrapbook icon Mary Beth Sexton. Tools and materials will be provided.  ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create 12 greeting cards, from birthday cards to thank you cards, and more with direction from local scrapbook icon Mary Beth Sexton.

Cicadas!

Cicadas!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Cicadas are back in a big way this year, and Moraine Valley Biology Department Learning Assistants Mya Reyes and Alexa Fortu are here to tell you everything you need to know about ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Cicadas are back in a big way this year, and Moraine Valley Biology Department Learning Assistants Mya Reyes and Alexa Fortu are here to tell you everything you need to know about them.

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