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Image that shows Downton Abbey cast and text: Sunday @ The Cinema: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Sunday, Jan. 18, 2pm

Sunday @ The Cinema: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

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

Watch the latest (and final?) chapter in the Downton Abbey saga on the big screen in our Meeting Room. 

Rating: PG 

STEAM: Polar Bear Fun!

STEAM: Polar Bear Fun!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Brr, it’s cold outside! Join us as we play with floating icebergs, get messy in our water bin, and make polar bear crafts!

Image that shows aerial view of Palos Heights and text: Local History Room Tour Tuesday, Jan. 20, 7pm

Local History Room Tour

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Public Services Librarian at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Public Services Librarian
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever been curious as to what we have in our Local History Room? Come take a guided tour and see for yourself.  

Winter Animals Story Time

Winter Animals Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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:

Let's warm up with these stories and songs all about winter animals!

Edible Fun

Edible Fun

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

Get out of the cold with messy and mouth safe fun! Let’s make, eat, and play with edible playdough.

Learn to Crochet

Learn to Crochet

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12
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:

Ever wanted to learn to crochet? Now’s your chance! Follow along with a step-by-step video to create your own swatches.

Several adults sit at large rectangular tables helping their toddlers complete a craft.

Nature Hour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

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