Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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

Nature Hour

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5
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.

Photo of some plums, blueberries, kiwis, lemons, orange slices, and cherries organized into vertical rows to make a rainbow of fruit.

Facts and Crafts: Fruit

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Did you know that a banana is actually a berry? Learn facts you never knew about fruit while painting and creating paper fruit pop-out art!

Image of Illinois and Wisconsin terrain, Discover Northern Illinois and Driftless Wisconsin Thursday July 29th, 7 pm

Discover Northern Illinois & Driftless Wisconsin

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Feeling a need to “head for the hills”? From the scenic Rock River to the undulating landscape in the state’s northwest corner, untouched by the glaciers that flattened most of our state, this region is truly beautiful.

Photo of a puzzle cut out of white poster board with a dinosaur scene drawn on it. It is sitting on a small wooden easel with an identical puzzle underneath.

Dinosaur Puzzles

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Did you know scientists know the actual colors of some dinosaurs, even though they’ve never seen a living one?

Photo of a lockbox with several combination locks attached to it.

Librarian Lockbox

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

The librarian has hidden some goodies in a lockbox! It’s your task to work with others to solve the clues and riddles and find the key to open the box! Participants should only register for one time slot.

Photo of a lockbox with several combination locks attached to it.

Librarian Lockbox

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

The librarian has hidden some goodies in a lockbox! It’s your task to work with others to solve the clues and riddles and find the key to open the box! Participants should only register for one time slot.

Image that shows a car in a repair shop, Car Repair Basics Thursday July 31st, 7 pm

Car Repair Basics

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Scott from Tinley Park Midas will be on hand to provide some basic knowledge on car maintenance and how to handle newer vehicles. He’ll also answer questions and explain what your local mechanic can do for you. 

Ahlan wa Sahlan Arabic Storytime

Arabic Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

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

Graphic for Teen After Hours Program. Neon writing reads "TEEN AFTER HOURS - Laser Tag, Pizza, And Video Games" with a neon video game controller, slice of pizza, and laser lines cutting across the design.

Teen After Hours

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

Calling teens and tweens! Get ready for laser tag, pizza, and video games at this after hours library event!

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Nature Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
Full
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.

Arabic Storytime

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

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

Coloring Day

All Day
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let off some steam before the new school year by coloring a picture or two to display in the library!

Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

11:30am–12:30pm
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:

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.

Counting Through Life

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

1, 2, 3 count with me! Crafts, songs, activities, and a scavenger hunt will help you learn your numbers or let you become a master.

Nature Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Ages 2-5
Storytime
Waitlist
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.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Library Playdate

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Ages 2-5
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Ages 2-5
Registration Required

Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Early Closing (Classic Car Event)

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library