Palos Heights Public Library

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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S. 71st Ave.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Introduction to Libby

Monday, May 5, 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:

Learn how to use Libby to access eBooks, audiobooks and more! We will walk through downloading the app, setting up an account with your library card, searching, checking out, and placing holds.

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Fall Prevention & Safety At Home

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Falls can cause traumatic brain injury, fractures, and unintentional death in older adults.

Illustration of a yellow crown with the word "Mom" in the middle. On each spike of the crown is a tiny heart.

Mother's Day Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

How much do you love your mom? Let's celebrate all the wonderful moms and grandmas in our community with this Mother's Day themed story time!

Illustration of a card that says "Have a Happy Mother's Day" on the top and bottom. In the middle is a large butterfly and on the left and right sides are six small flowers, arranged vertically.

Mother's Day Cards

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cricut at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades 3-5

Waitlist

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Cricut

Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate mom by making two cards for her on the Cricut!

Two pink paper parasols decorated with white flowers sit against a blue background.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

As spring begins to bloom, paint and decorate a white paper parasol with your hopes for better weather.

Teen Book Box

All Day 5/10

Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

Open

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 May 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by May 12th.

Polish Story Time

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Witamy! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Polish!

Stressbusters

All Day 5/12 - 5/16

Youth and Teen Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Youth and Teen Services Librarian

Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

Event Details:

Studying for finals can be stressful. Stop by for a variety of stressbusters to help you chill out, relax, and recover.

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

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:

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.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the library or from home on Zoom for this virtual presentation with Matthew Desmond, author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, in discuss

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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Teatime on Tuesdays Book Discussion 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Book Discussion 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: Book Discussion Event Details: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Graphic Novel Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Book Discussion Closed Registration 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: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our Graphic Novel Club! This month, we'll be discussing Things in the Basement by Ben Hatke. We’ll also make a craft and have snacks. Stop by the library to check out your copy!

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