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Teen book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 8/10
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 August 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by August 12th.

A woman shows a toy off to a group of toddlers in the library's Activity Room.

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

The library is excited to partner with Key Autism Services for this special program featuring both interactive stories and sensory friendly play in a welcoming, supportive setting.

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

Furry Readers

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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.

Illustration showing a typewriter, pencil, open book, and ink bottle.

Writers' & Artists' Workshop

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 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:

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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Preview Night

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Friends of the Library members get in free, non-members $10 per person.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Photo of a unicorn family made out of wood.

Unicorn Fun!

Monday, August 18, 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 unicorns are often associated with purity, innocence, and magic? Paint and dazzle your very own unicorn made on the Glowforge!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Sale

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Colorful block numbers spread out on an orange background.

Counting Through Life

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

1, 2, 3 count with me! Crafts, songs, activities, and a scavenger hunt will help you learn your numbers or let you become a master.

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Early Closing (Thanksgiving)

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Palos Heights Public Library

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!

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!

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!

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!

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