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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

Diamond Art

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

With only glue and jewels, create a coaster that dazzles and shines. We have dragon and Taylor Swift designs; it’s first come first serve. 

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

Sea Turtle Puzzle

3:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know sea turtles spend most of their life at sea, only returning a few times to lay eggs? Paint your own sea turtle puzzle to keep forever!

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

Teen After Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Department
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!

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

Teen After Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Open
Registration Required
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!

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: Camera 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:

Fold, glue, and decorate a paper polaroid camera box to keep your summer memories safe.

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

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.

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
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:

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 August 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by August 12th.

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 "Teens Grades 6-12" group

Writers' & Artists' Workshop

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

Got a story idea you’ve been dying to get out? Join us for a relaxing hour of writing and drawing before the new school year! Prompts will be provided.

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

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