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Furry Readers

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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.

Upcoming
Registration 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
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 "Adults" group

Tech Time with Emily

Wednesday, February 11, 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Horror Book Club: Coffin Moon

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to Horror Book Club! This month's book pick is Coffin Moon by Keith Ross! Copies are available for pickup at the front circulation desk.

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

Welcome to Horror Book Club! This month's book pick is Coffin Moon by Keith Ross! Copies are available for pickup at the front circulation desk.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Little Wigglers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Capybara Stickers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cricut at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades 3-5

You’ll be a happy capy when you make these cute capybara stickers with our Cricut machine!

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

You’ll be a happy capy when you make these cute capybara stickers with our Cricut machine!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Lanterns

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zanardo Fablab at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Let's dream of Spring! In our first FabLab class of the year, you will be making your very own miniature lantern! This paper lantern will be made with the help from our Cricut machine. Space is limited.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's dream of Spring! In our first FabLab class of the year, you will be making your very own miniature lantern! This paper lantern will be made with the help from our Cricut machine. Space is limited.

Staff In-Service

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Palos Heights Public Library

The library will be closed all day for staff in-service.

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The library will be closed all day for staff in-service.

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

Welcome Ramadan!

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Ramadan is here! Join us as we celebrate the “Welcoming of Ramadan” with story time, crafts and games!

Upcoming
Registration 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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ramadan is here! Join us as we celebrate the “Welcoming of Ramadan” with story time, crafts and games!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunday @ The Cinema: Fly Me to the Moon

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing

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

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA's historic Apollo 11 moon landing

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group

STEAM: Attack on the Fort!

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Can you build the best catapult and fort? Using your ingenuity, create catapults and forts then battle it out!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you build the best catapult and fort? Using your ingenuity, create catapults and forts then battle it out!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Needle Crafters

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Teatime on Tuesdays Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

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

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Time with Emily

Tuesday, February 17, 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?

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Grades K-3" group

Winter Games

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K-3

Too cold to play outside? Play games that test your balance, aim, and sight!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too cold to play outside? Play games that test your balance, aim, and sight!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Scrapbook Class: Mini-Scrapbooks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make a mini scrapbook album with master scrapper Mary Beth Sexton. All you need to bring is 15-20 pictures of the same theme, the rest of the supplies will be provided.

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

Learn how to make a mini scrapbook album with master scrapper Mary Beth Sexton. All you need to bring is 15-20 pictures of the same theme, the rest of the supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

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

Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Ages 2-5

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

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

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Time with Emily

Wednesday, February 18, 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Love Stories from History: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether Cupid is your bestie or a frenemy.

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

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether Cupid is your bestie or a frenemy.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Little Wigglers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart World Competition!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart World Competition!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group

Nature Hour

Friday, February 20, 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.

Upcoming
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.