Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Winter Mini Golf

Winter Mini Golf

All Day 1/5 - 1/9
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, 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 Department
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Drop in and have a chilling good time at this winter themed golf course!

Video Game Club: Mario Kart World

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth and Teen Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart World Competition!

Image that shows beads and text: Beading for Beginners Thursday, Jan. 8, 7pm

Beading for Beginners

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Get started in beading with Sherri Ewing from Precious One Designs. Create a bracelet using artisan beads and a stretch cord.

Image that shows movie poster and text: Friday Matinee: Bridge of Spies Friday, Jan. 9, 2pm

Friday Matinee: Bridge of Spies

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Introducing Friday Matinees. Come in to watch a movie on our big screen.  

Teen book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 1/10
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
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 January 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by January 12th.

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.

Filters
Age Group

Threading Artwork

5:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design, create, and stitch--the art of embroidery! Explore how paper, thread, and needle come together to form your own stitched masterpiece to take home.

Winnie the Pooh Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Ages 2-5
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s read stories and sing songs about Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood!

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!

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
Waitlist
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