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Microsoft Word: Basics

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn more about the ins and outs of formatting documents and inserting media in Microsoft Word.  Must have basic computer skills.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a break from the snow? Join us as you make your own ice-skating rink! All supplies will be provided.

Snow Globes

Snow Globes

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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:

Get lost in snow globes! Design a few magical snow globes with paint, cups, and straws!

Illinois Library Present: History to Life with Jonathan Eig January 13 at 7 pm

Illinois Libraries Present: History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

This is a virtual program.

A girl sits on her mom's lap, reading a book to a dog next to her.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
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.

Snowflake Story Time

Snowflake Story Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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:

Let's celebrate winter with stories and songs all about snow!

Snowman Paint Along

Snowman Paint Along

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dislike the cold but want to build a snowman? Paint along with Skye as she walks you step-by-step to creating a frosty masterpiece. 

Image that shows a theater and movie posters, text: Timeless Movie Moments Thursday, Jan. 15, 7pm

Timeless Movie Moments

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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:

John LeGear returns to take us on a guided tour through the decades, paying tribute to the greatest composers, lyricists, directors, producers, and performers ever put to film. 

Image that shows Downton Abbey cast and text: Sunday @ The Cinema: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Sunday, Jan. 18, 2pm

Sunday @ The Cinema: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

Watch the latest (and final?) chapter in the Downton Abbey saga on the big screen in our Meeting Room. 

Rating: PG 

Frozen Gala

Frozen Gala

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Anna, Elsa, and Olaf are coming to the library for story time and pictures! Join us for some frozen fun!

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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:

Atmosphere By Taylor Jenkins Reid

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
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?

STEAM: Polar Bear Fun!

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Brr, it’s cold outside! Join us as we play with floating icebergs, get messy in our water bin, and make polar bear crafts!

Local History Room Tour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever been curious as to what we have in our Local History Room? Come take a guided tour and see for yourself.  

Winter Animals Story Time

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:

Let's warm up with these stories and songs all about winter animals!

Tech Time with Emily

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
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?

Edible Fun

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth, Ages 2-5
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get out of the cold with messy and mouth safe fun! Let’s make, eat, and play with edible playdough.

Learn to Crochet

4:00pm–5:30pm
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:

Ever wanted to learn to crochet? Now’s your chance! Follow along with a step-by-step video to create your own swatches.

AI 101

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:

A much-requested presentation has finally arrived! Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from smartphones to streaming services, but understanding what it actually is (and how it works) can feel overwhelming. AI expert T

Nature Hour

10:00am–11:00am
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:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

Love Bugs

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

Bzzz! Using your imagination and pom poms, craft your own love bug to keep forever!

Tech Time with Emily

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
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?

Cake Pops!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever made cake pops? We will provide all the supplies, so all you need to do is make, decorate, and taste!

Winter Mugs & Mug Cakes

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Grades 3-5
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Cricut
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Warm up from the cold by using the Cricut Mug Press to press a fun snowy design onto a mug, then fill it with a chocolate mug cake to enjoy at the library!

Tech Time with Emily

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
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?

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Friends Preview Night

5:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Snow is Falling, Books are Calling - Winter Reading Program Ends

All Day
Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Youth and Teen Services Librarian
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Too cold to play outside and nothing to do over winter break? Sign up for the winter reading program where you can earn prizes for reading. The best part is that you can read whatever you like because everything counts.

Tiny Snowflakes - Winter Reading Program Ends (Birth-3 years)

All Day
Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman, cozy up by the fire with a book, or sing your favorite song like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

1:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Bag Sale

9:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Computer Class: Introduction to The Palace Project

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:

Meet eRead Illinois' new app, the Palace Project! The Palace Project was built to replace Boundless, the eBook and audiobook app that was discontinued last year.

Gnome Buttons

5:00pm–6:00pm
Youth, Grades 3-5
Arts & Crafts
Open
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:

You totally rock! Use our button maker and create different designs to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

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.