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

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Open
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 8 Competition!

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

Pumpkin Time

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop goes the pumpkin! Join us to as we make pumpkin crafts and sensory fun.

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

Animals, Butt or Face?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Grades K-3
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using the Butt or Face? series by Kari Lavelle, guess if the picture is of the animals butt or face. We will also virtually visit with animals through zoo’s live webcams.

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

Tales for Twos

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
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:

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!

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
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:

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

Little Wigglers

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies
Storytime
Open
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
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Cricut 3D Witch's Hat Box

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
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:

Build and decorate a 3D box shaped like a witch’s hat just in time for the spooky season!

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

Nature Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Wednesday Mystery

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Wednesday Mystery

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Registration Required
Event Details:

On her way back to Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams is only slightly looking forward to going back to school. She has her friends, her cello, and solving mysteries that plague Nevermore and the Outcasts. Someone has kidnapped Thing!

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

STEAM: Balloon Rocket Cars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Arts & Crafts
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:

Vroom, vroom! Design your own cars out of cardboard, decorate, and race them against your friends using balloons to get them going!

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

Halloween Door Hangers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Grades 3-5
Arts & Crafts
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:

Paint a spooky sweet door hanger made on the Glowforge just in time for the Halloween season!

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

Arabic Storytime

12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mrhbaan! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Arabic!

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

Friendly Ghosts

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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:

Even nice ghosts come out to play! Join us as we make frozen ghosts, do spooky crafts, and play in our sensory bins! Dress for a mess.

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

Ghost Portraits

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Arts & Crafts
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:

Let’s get spooky! Using simple supplies, create ghost portraits that have a Victorian feel or modern sheet look.

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

Monster Story Time

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
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:

Let's get spooky with these stories and songs all about friendly monsters!

This event is in the "Youth" 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

Furry Readers

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Storytime
Open
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Pumpkin Story Time

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some very gourd stories and songs to celebrate Halloween!

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

Museum of Science & Industry Mobile Crime Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become a forensic scientist! Children will work in teams to analyze evidence to determine who stole a valuable object.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Teen Book Box

All Day
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Registration Required
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. Sign up by October 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by October 12th.

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

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
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:

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.

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

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
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 8 Competition!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group
This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Trick or Treat Bags

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Cricut
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need a new bag for Halloween? Using tools and the Cricut Autopress, we will weed and iron on new designs to a tote bag in time for Trick or Treating! The best part? It will glow in the dark!

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

Fall Tree Painting

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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:

Paint beautiful fall trees using cotton balls and your fingers! Dress for a mess!