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Ahlan wa Sahlan Arabic Storytime

Arabic Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Image that shows hands typing on a keyboard, Computer Class: Computer Basics Monday August 4th, 2-3 pm

Computer Class: Computer Basics

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a computer! We will practice using a mouse and keyboard, accessing saved files, opening computer programs, and more.

Image that shows popular WWII era singers, Songs of WWII Tuesday August 5th, 7 pm

Songs of World War II

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This August marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Illustration of a red and green crayon coloring a picture of an apple on a white piece of paper.

Coloring Day

All Day 8/6
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Let off some steam before the new school year by coloring a picture or two to display in the library!

Illustration of a grandma duck reading a book.

Nursery Rhyme Story Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Babies
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are! Sing and clap along to your favorite classic nursery rhymes in this storytime!

Image that shows two pairs of hands holding each other, I'm Going to be a Caregiver - Now What? Tuesday August 7th, 6:30 pm

I’m Going to Be a Caregiver – Now What?

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

This session provides answers to common caregiver concerns: What are my duties? Have can I find resources and pay for them? What legal documents need to be in place? Attorney Stephen Sutera answers these questions and more. 

Teen book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 8/10
Youth and Teen Services Department at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12
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 August 10th to receive the required questionnaire form to be submitted by August 12th.

A woman shows a toy off to a group of toddlers in the library's Activity Room.

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5
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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