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Featured Events

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for our 3rd Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Library parking lot.

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Movie Mondays

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

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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: Movie

Event Details:

Each Monday this summer, join us for a FREE drop-in movie in our Activity Room! No registration required.

Jun 2 – Moana 2, PG

Jun 9 – Super Mario Bros., PG

Introduction to the Library Catalog (Aspen)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet your online library catalog, Aspen! Attendees will learn to use Aspen to search for library items, place holds, and more. This program is virtual and will take place on Zoom.

Photo of a young boy throwing a frisbee outside.

DIY Frisbees

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Be creative and design your own frisbee made out of paper plates. And if the weather is nice, test them outside!

Level Up Cuisine: Ingredients in Layers with Chef Susan Maddox

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Chef Susan Maddox returns to help us level up with layered cuisine. She will be demonstrating some wonderful sweet and savory dishes to enjoy over the summer months with family and friends. Samples will be provided and space is limited.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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

Registration Required

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.

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Little Wigglers

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

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.

Juggling Funny Stories!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Arabic Storytime

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3

Waitlist

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Mrhbaan! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Arabic!

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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 "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Nature Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Registration 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 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Sensory Friendly Stories and Play 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Registration 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 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group. Sunshine Story Time 11:30am - 12:00pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Sun's out, fun's out! Let's celebrate our favorite star by reading books and singing songs all about the sun!
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1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Sunday @ The Cinema: The Quiet Man 2:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Movie Closed Registration 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: Movie Registration Required Event Details: In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, join us to watch the classic Irish film, "The Quiet Man" on our big screen.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Teatime on Tuesdays Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Discussion Closed Registration 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: There, There by Tommy Orange
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group. STEAM: Attack on the Fort! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8 Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" 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, Tweens Grades 4-8 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Can you build the best catapult and fort? Using your ingenuity, create catapults and forts then battle it out!	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. Abstract Watercolor 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make abstract watercolor art by putting washi tape at various angles to make different shapes. Then you will paint the shapes to make an abstract work of art.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Traditional Mexican Street Tacos with Chef Violeta Trujeque 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Cooking Closed Registration 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: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Submerge yourself in authentic Mexican street food culture with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico, as she demonstrates how to prepare traditional street tacos from scratch. Samples provided.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Make a Mini Scrapbook Album 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration 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 Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. ILP: Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Lecture Closed Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer.	Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Board of Trustees Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Program Type: Board of Trustees

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