Palos Heights Public Library

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(708) 448-1473

Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S. 71st Ave.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Photo of a decorated journal sitting on a brown wooden table. It has pages and several small paper flowers sticking out and two large red rubber bands holding everything together.

Junk Journals

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades 3-5

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Decorate your own junk journal to fill with your summer memories!

You Can Brew It!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking, Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Thinking about getting into homebrewing beer? This introductory course from brewer Scott Pointon will go over the basics of how to get started and what you'll need in this 2-hour presentation.

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Video Game Controller Box

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get your game on by assembling a video game controller box with cardstock cut out on the Cricut!

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for our 3rd Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Library parking lot.

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Movie Mondays

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

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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: Movie

Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

Introduction to the Library Catalog (Aspen)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet your online library catalog, Aspen! Attendees will learn to use Aspen to search for library items, place holds, and more. This program is virtual and will take place on Zoom.

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DIY Frisbees

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Be creative and design your own frisbee made out of paper plates. And if the weather is nice, test them outside!

Level Up Cuisine: Ingredients in Layers with Chef Susan Maddox

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox returns to help us level up with layered cuisine. She will be demonstrating some wonderful sweet and savory dishes to enjoy over the summer months with family and friends. Samples will be provided and space is limited.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

Open

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.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Storytime

All Day

Closing

All Day

Closing

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

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

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Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

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