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

STEAM: Animal Balancing Activity

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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.

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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 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:

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

Silly Stories

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Wind Down After School

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

Nature Hour

10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Adventure Begins at PHPL! - Summer Reading 2024 Begins

All Day
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

The library is a place where adventure begins. Whether you’re checking out a book for the first time, using something from the Gadgets and Gizmos collection, or attending a program, everything at the library is an adventure!

Become a Superhero

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kapow! Bam! Wow! Join the ranks of your favorite superhero by making a mask, decorating a shield, and going through a superhero obstacle course! 

Tales for Twos

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Kindergarten Ready!

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Little Wigglers

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Marble Silhouette Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Let’s get messy! Paint a marble background using shaving cream and a couple drops of color. Once it is dry, we will add a silhouette with stencils.

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: 8
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.

3D Giraffe

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Zanardo Fablab
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Have you ever made something on the Cricut?

The Swim Advantage: Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

10:00am - 11:00am
Lecture
Open
Registration
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: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Be safe in and around water by learning how to respond in the event of a water emergency. Get tips for various aquatic environments including home pools, hot tubs, waterparks, lakes and rivers.

Let's Go on a Safari

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! Let’s go on a safari by decorating binoculars, animal crafts, and going on a scavenger hunt.

Tales for Twos

11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Kindergarten Ready!

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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