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Overlooked Women in American History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:
Historian Gary Midkiff joins us on a Monday afternoon to talk about 9 women you probably have not heard of – but each of the 9 broke barriers and made our country better. One risked her life to improve conditions for immigrants sailing to Ellis Islan...

Summer Reading Bookmark Contest Ends

All Day
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Help us design a bookmark for our summer reading program. The theme this year is “Adventure Begins at PHPL!” One winner each will be selected from grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-12. Grab a contest sheet at the Youth and Teen desk beginning April 1st. Designs...

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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! ...

The History of Willie Nelson

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Willie is the face, heart, and soul of country music, and he's still going strong! He released his 74th album in 2023 and turns 91 in April 2024! Using interview and performance clips, music historian Gary Wenstrup will trace the arc of Willie's care...

Volunteens

All Day
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! ...

Spice Club: Marjoram

05/01/2024 @ 1:00am - 05/10/2024 @ 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
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 the recipes, take a picture, and send it in with your comments. O...

Breast Cancer Education

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68

Paper Plate Heart Suncatcher

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Don’t know what to give mom? Design a heart suncatcher out of paper plates in time for Mother’s Day! ...

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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! ...

ILP: The Many Lives of Kal Penn (Virtual)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Virtual Program Actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Kal Penn closes out the 3rd season of Illinois Libraries Present. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Surv...

Mommy and Muffins Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Let's celebrate Mother's Day with stories and songs all about moms! Muffins will be provided. ...

Furry Readers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 14
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. ...

Horror Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Ready for another spook-tacular book? This month's pick is Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie. Copies are available at the circulation desk.   ...

Baby Music Playtime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Babies it’s time to move and groove! Play with your friends, musical instruments, and baby safe toys. ...

Navigating Elder Care

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:
Join the author of Surviving Sue to learn how to navigate the challenges of elder care. Dr. Atkinson's experience in caring for her mother who suffered from Alzheimer's, alcoholism, and anxiety taught her lessons about forging ahead with hu...

Teen Book Box

All Day
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. Once registered look out for a separate email containing a questionnaire that will be due May 12. Boxes can b...

Stressbusters

All Day 5/13 - 5/18
Arts & Crafts
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. Pick up a kit at the library containing snacks, study supplies, and activities to wipe your stress away. Available while supp...

Lunch Bunch Book Discussion

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II by Lena Andrews ...

YouTube Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology 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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. We will also be crafting jungle animals. ...