Upcoming Events

Name: Wind Down After School
Start: 2024-05-21T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-21T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Palos Heights Public Library

Featured Events

Wind Down After School

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Had a long school year? Need to relax before finals?

Scrapbooking: Card Making Class

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create 12 greeting cards, from birthday cards to thank you cards, and more with direction from local scrapbook icon Mary Beth Sexton.

Cicadas!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Cicadas are back in a big way this year, and Moraine Valley Biology Department Learning Assistants Mya Reyes and Alexa Fortu are here to tell you everything you need to know about them.

Nature Hour

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

View Details

Closed

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Adventure Begins at PHPL! - Summer Reading 2024 Begins

All Day 6/3

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

View Details

Library Branch: 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

Event Details:

The library is a place where adventure begins. Whether you’re checking out a book for the first time, using something from the Gadgets and Gizmos collection, or attending a program, everything at the library is an adventure!

Become a Superhero

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3

Waitlist

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Kapow! Bam! Wow! Join the ranks of your favorite superhero by making a mask, decorating a shield, and going through a superhero obstacle course!

ILP: Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Event Details:

This is the rescheduled program from April 3. This is a virtual ONLY program. It will not be shown in our meeting room.

What Should We Do This Weekend?

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Required

Seats Remaining: 49

Event Details:

It could take a lifetime to experience everything Chicago has to offer.

A group of toddlers sits in front of a librarian, who is reading them a story from a picture book. Several children have their hands raised.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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.

Illustration of a librarian reading a picture book aloud to a group of young children. The librarian is sitting in a green chair while the children are sitting on a yellow rug.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.

Filters

Swiftie Week

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Zanardo Fablab

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop in every day this week to make a Taylor Swift item in our Fab Lab! Available while supplies last!

Early Closing (Classic Car Event)

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Closing

Branches:

Palos Heights Public Library

Swiftie Week

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Zanardo Fablab

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop in every day this week to make a Taylor Swift item in our Fab Lab! Available while supplies last!

Fun with Chocolate

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Registration

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Complete activities with everyone’s favorite candy, make chocolate crafts, and go on a chocolate scavenger hunt!

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Olympics Buttons

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Registration

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

What’s your favorite Olympic sport? Join us to design your own button using our button maker!

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Summer STEAM Olympics

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Registration

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a true Olympian? Join us as we build our own javelins, catapults, and sailboats out of common household materials.

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

3D Printed Keychain

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Registration

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

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Using the software Tinkercad, you will design a keychain with your name.

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Beetlejuice

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Registration

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Are you as excited for the new movie as we are? Make Beetlejuice themed crafts in anticipation of the upcoming film.

Staff In-Service

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Palos Heights Public Library

Description:

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

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Labor Day

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Palos Heights Public Library

Needle Crafters

10:00am - 12:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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!

Palos Heights Public Library

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