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STEAM: Polar Bear Fun!

STEAM: Polar Bear Fun!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

Brr, it’s cold outside! Join us as we play with floating icebergs, get messy in our water bin, and make polar bear crafts!

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

Brr, it’s cold outside! Join us as we play with floating icebergs, get messy in our water bin, and make polar bear crafts!

Image that shows aerial view of Palos Heights and text: Local History Room Tour Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7pm

Local History Room Tour

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Ever been curious as to what we have in our Local History Room? Come take a guided tour and see for yourself.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever been curious as to what we have in our Local History Room? Come take a guided tour and see for yourself.  

Winter Animals Story Time

Winter Animals Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

Let's warm up with these stories and songs all about winter animals!

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

Let's warm up with these stories and songs all about winter animals!

Tech Time with Emily Logo

Tech Time with Emily

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

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

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Edible Fun

Edible Fun

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

Get out of the cold with messy and mouth safe fun! Let’s make, eat, and play with edible playdough.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get out of the cold with messy and mouth safe fun! Let’s make, eat, and play with edible playdough.

Learn to Crochet

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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

Ever wanted to learn to crochet? Now’s your chance! Follow along with a step-by-step video to create your own swatches.

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn to crochet? Now’s your chance! Follow along with a step-by-step video to create your own swatches.

Image that shows a computer and text: AI 101 Thursday, Jan. 22, 7pm

AI 101

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

A much-requested presentation has finally arrived! Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from smartphones to streaming services, but understanding what it actually is (and how it works) can feel overwhelming. AI expert T

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

A much-requested presentation has finally arrived! Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from smartphones to streaming services, but understanding what it actually is (and how it works) can feel overwhelming. AI expert T

Several adults sit at large rectangular tables helping their toddlers complete a craft.

Nature Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

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

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

Love Bugs

Love Bugs

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5

Bzzz! Using your imagination and pom poms, craft your own love bug to keep forever!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bzzz! Using your imagination and pom poms, craft your own love bug to keep forever!

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Tech Time with Emily

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

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

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Cake Pops!

Cake Pops!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Have you ever made cake pops? We will provide all the supplies, so all you need to do is make, decorate, and taste!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever made cake pops? We will provide all the supplies, so all you need to do is make, decorate, and taste!

Winter Mugs & Mug Cakes

Winter Mugs & Mug Cakes

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cricut at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5

Warm up from the cold by using the Cricut Mug Press to press a fun snowy design onto a mug, then fill it with a chocolate mug cake to enjoy at the library!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Cricut
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Warm up from the cold by using the Cricut Mug Press to press a fun snowy design onto a mug, then fill it with a chocolate mug cake to enjoy at the library!

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Tech Time with Emily

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

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

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Friends Preview Night

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Snow is Falling, Books are Calling: Winter Reading Program, December 1 through January 31

Snow is Falling, Books are Calling - Winter Reading Program Ends

All Day
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Too cold to play outside and nothing to do over winter break? Sign up for the winter reading program where you can earn prizes for reading. The best part is that you can read whatever you like because everything counts.

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Librarian
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Too cold to play outside and nothing to do over winter break? Sign up for the winter reading program where you can earn prizes for reading. The best part is that you can read whatever you like because everything counts.

Tiny Snowflakes Winter Reading Program | Birth-3 years

Tiny Snowflakes - Winter Reading Program Ends (Birth-3 years)

All Day
Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5

Do you want to build a snowman, cozy up by the fire with a book, or sing your favorite song like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman, cozy up by the fire with a book, or sing your favorite song like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Bag Sale

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Image that shows Palace Project Logo and text: Introduction to The Palace Project Monday, Feb. 2, 2pm

Computer Class: Introduction to The Palace Project

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Meet eRead Illinois' new app, the Palace Project! The Palace Project was built to replace Boundless, the eBook and audiobook app that was discontinued last year.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet eRead Illinois' new app, the Palace Project! The Palace Project was built to replace Boundless, the eBook and audiobook app that was discontinued last year.

Gnome Buttons

Gnome Buttons

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5

You totally rock! Use our button maker and create different designs to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You totally rock! Use our button maker and create different designs to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Needle Crafters

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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
Event Details:

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

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come in every Tuesday to play Mah Jongg!

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

Come in every Tuesday to play Mah Jongg!