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Image that shows Katie Kostner with a guitar, An Evening with Katie Costner Tuesday July 22nd, 7 pm

Concert: An Evening With Katie Kostner

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

We are thrilled to welcome back singer/guitarist Katie Kostner as she sings the biggest hits of the 60’s through today. With songs including pop, rock, and country, there will be something for everyone! 

Illustration of the classic comedy and tragedy drama masks.

Drama Games

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

Bring your silliest self for these games that will get you yelling, moving, and cracking up! This program will be held outside if weather permits.

Illustration of a farmer holding a stalk of grass with several farm animals poking their heads out of a barn behind him.

Farm Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Do you know what noise a cow makes? How about a pig? Learn about cows, pigs, and other farm animals in this story time!

Coaster decorated with a blue dragon made out of tiny jewels.

Diamond Art

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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
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. 

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 a puzzle cut out of wood in the shape of a sea turtle.

Sea Turtle Puzzle

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
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!

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?

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Needle Crafters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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
Adults
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!

Mah Jongg

12:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in every Tuesday to play Mah Jongg!

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.

Concert: An Evening With Katie Kostner

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome back singer/guitarist Katie Kostner as she sings the biggest hits of the 60’s through today. With songs including pop, rock, and country, there will be something for everyone! 

Tech Time with Emily

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.

Discover Northern Illinois & Driftless Wisconsin

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
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.

Tech Time with Emily

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Car Repair Basics

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
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. 

Spice Club: Szechuan Peppercorns

08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/07/2025 @ 9:00pm
Adults
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Spice Club, where you get to take home a different spice, a couple of recipes, and a bit of history each month. Make one (or more!) of the recipes, take a picture, and send it in with your comments.

Computer Class: Computer Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a computer! We will practice using a mouse and keyboard, accessing saved files, opening computer programs, and more.

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.

Songs of World War II

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This August marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Tech Time with Emily

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

I’m Going to Be a Caregiver – Now What?

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

This session provides answers to common caregiver concerns: What are my duties? Have can I find resources and pay for them? What legal documents need to be in place? Attorney Stephen Sutera answers these questions and more. 

Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library
Description:

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

Lunch Bunch Book Discussion

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show by Tommy Tomlinson

LinkedIn Basics

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create and promote workplace skills, experience, and successes with LinkedIn, the number one online professional networking website. Basic computer skills are needed for this class.

Needle Crafters

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
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
Adults
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!

Horror Book Club: The Ruins

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Horror Book Club! This month's book pick is The Ruins by Scott Smith! Copies are available for pickup at the front circulation desk. Copies are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Teatime on Tuesdays Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.