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My Kids Don't Want My Stuff: Strategies for Downsizing

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
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What happens when it’s time to downsize and your kids don’t want your things? Antiques expert Carolyn Law outlines several options for estate planning and/or downsizing.

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Junk Journals

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Decorate your own junk journal to fill with your summer memories!

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You Can Brew It!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Lecture
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Thinking about getting into homebrewing beer? This introductory course from brewer Scott Pointon will go over the basics of how to get started and what you'll need in this 2-hour presentation.

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Video Game Controller Box

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Get your game on by assembling a video game controller box with cardstock cut out on the Cricut!

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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

Image that shows a computer and book, Computer Class Introduction to the Library Catalog (Aspen) Monday June 6, 2 pm

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
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
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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.

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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
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Be creative and design your own frisbee made out of paper plates. And if the weather is nice, test them outside!

Image that shows a casserole dish, Level Up Cuisine: Ingredients in Layers with Chef Susan Maddox, Tues. June 3, 7 pm

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
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
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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

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
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
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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.

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