Week Calendar

Name: Veterans Day Reception
Start: 2024-11-11T12:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-11T13:00:00-06:00
Location: Palos Heights Public Library

Featured Events

Veterans Day Reception

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

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The Library invites all veterans, family members, and patrons to the library for our annual Veterans Day Reception. Meet our local veterans at this informal gathering which will be held immediately after the program held at City Hall.

Dino Party

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

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Youth, Grades K-3

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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It’s a roaring party! Play tricera-toss, make dinosaur crafts, go on a dino scavenger hunt, and have a dance off!

Wild West Africa

Tuesday, November 12, 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: 42

Event Details:

Over 50 countries in, Brian Michalski navigates his most challenging region to date. Through gorgeous original photos, unearth fascinating firsthand experiences in Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, November 13, 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: 6

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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.

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

Furry Readers

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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

Open

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog.

Little Wigglers

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Youth and Teen Services Department

Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

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Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart 8 Competition!

Self-Care 102: Self-Esteem

Thursday, November 14, 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: 38

Event Details:

Staff from Trinity Christian College’s Illinois Counseling Association present this two-part series. Many people put themselves on the back burner and neglect to give themselves the care and maintenance needed to function well.

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Time	Mon (9/25)	Tue (9/26)	Wed (9/27)	Thu (9/28)	Sat (9/30)
9 am					This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Ginger Gypsy Face Painting 9:00am - 12:00pm Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come get your face painted by the super Ginger Gypsy! This event is in the "Everyone" group. Fan Con 9:00am - 3:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Fan Con Exhibit Hall 9:00am - 3:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come visit the Exhibit Hall during Fan Con and check out the different vendors, exhibitors, and artists! This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Princess Party with Mirabel and Isabela 9:30am - 10:00am Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Performance, Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Performance, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come spend a magical morning with Mirabel and Isabela Madrigal from Disney's Encanto, courtesy of Princess Party Chicago.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Needle Crafters 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Scrabble Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pushing Shape in Your Art with Justin Castaneda 10:00am - 11:00am Everyone Lecture Closed Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited
11 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Tales for Twos 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5 Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Little Wigglers 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Babies Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs and finger plays.	This event is in the "Youth" group. Bluey Meet and Greet 11:00am - 3:00pm Youth Performance This event is in the "Youth" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Youth and Teen Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Performance Event Details: Bluey was so excited for this year's Fan Con that she wanted to pay us a visit all the way from Australia! She will be walking around the library to greet fans. Don't forget to get a picture! This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Bluey Bingo 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Oh, biscuits! You'll be wagging your tail all day with this Bluey-themed Bingo game--just don't let Muffin steal your prize!
12 pm	Reservation Cassandra Burkett 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Adult Study Room A	This event is in the "Adults" group. Mah Jongg 12:30pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Let the winds of mah jongg carry you into the library for weekly games! Please supply your own sets.			This event is in the "Youth" group. Mario Kart 8 Tournament 12:00pm - 1:00pm Youth Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Youth Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Try your hand at Mario Kart 8!! Will you come out on top? This Tournament will be held in the Teen Area. It will be limited to 16 people, ages 9-17. Come sign up!
1 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Kindergarten Ready! 1:00pm - 1:30pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5 Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Ice Cream Social 1:00pm - 1:30pm Everyone Cooking Closed Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cooking Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Come join us in the Reading Room on the first floor for the Ice Cream Social during Fan Con! This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Bluey Story Time 1:30pm - 2:00pm Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5 Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us for this tail-wagging story time! We'll read books and dance to music from the show--and we may even have a special guest!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Time With Emily 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Have a question about your phone, your laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Pop Culture Trivia 2:00pm - 3:00pm Youth, Teens Grades 6-12, Adults Lecture Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 25
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4 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Fall Crafternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Enjoy an afternoon of creating fall-themed crafts!	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. Pumpkin Day 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Grades K-3 Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades K-3" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: We will be making 3 pumpkin crafts and we want gourd vibes only!		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. STEAM: Pumpkin Catapults 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Let’s use our construction and problem solving skills to see who can launch their pumpkin the farthest!
5 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. GLOW Paint 'n Sip 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Create a haunting masterpiece at our glow in the dark paint party!		This event is in the "Everyone" group. The Super Mario Bros Movie 5:30pm - 8:00pm Everyone Movie Closed Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Required Seats Remaining: 75 Event Details: Come see the new The Super Mario Bros Movie in the Library's Meeting Room, part of the Fan Con's After Hours. Runtime: 1 hour and 32 minutes Rating: PG
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Time With Emily 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Have a question about your phone, your laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Make a Mini Scrapbook! 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn how to make an 8-page mini scrapbook with presenter Mary Beth Sexton! All you need to bring is 15-20 printed photos, the rest of the supplies will be provided. Beginners welcome! (In-person only)		This event is in the "Adults" group. Astrophotography 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Lecture Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Required Seats Remaining: 59 Event Details: Join local astrophotography enthusiast Jasonn Pellegrini as he shows fantastic and beautiful images from the cosmos and explains the equipment used to take the pictures. If it’s dark enough, we may even do some live astrophotography!

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