Week Calendar

Featured Events

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Sale

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

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Friends of the Library

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

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Counting Through Life

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

1, 2, 3 count with me! Crafts, songs, activities, and a scavenger hunt will help you learn your numbers or let you become a master.

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

Nature Hour

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

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Full

Library Branch: Off Site

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.

Free Shredding & Pill Drop-Off Event Saturday, August 23th, 9am - 10:30 am, two boxes per car

Paper Shredding & Pill Drop-Off Event

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Off Site

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Event Details:

The Library is pleased to partner once again with the City of Palos Heights, the Palos Heights Police Department, and Lake Katherine to bring another free shredding event from Shark Shredding. Two boxes per car, please.

Volunteens

All Day 9/2

Youth and Teen Services Department 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 Department

Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

Event Details:

Need volunteer hours and want to help the librarians? Drop in at the Youth and Teen Desk to pick up a form and learn about volunteering at the library. Please stop in anytime in September and October!

Back to School Celebration

Tuesday, September 2, 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:

Start the new school year off right with crafting, games, and a scavenger hunt.

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, September 3, 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, September 3, 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, September 4, 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.

Library Playdate

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet new friends while exploring soft play equipment and sensory stations. Socks are required.

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Time	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Sat (9/13)
All Day			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Teen Book Box All Day Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Crafters 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults 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 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!
11 am			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Tales for Twos 11:30am–12:00pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Little Wigglers 11:30am–12:00pm Youth, Babies Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group 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.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show 11:00am–12:00pm Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Performance Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Open 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: Performance Registration Required Event Details: From eight legs to forked tongues, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Discussion 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required	This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 12:30pm–3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in every Tuesday to play Mah Jongg!
1 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Kindergarten Ready! 1:00pm–1:30pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group IPhone Intermediate 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Technology Class Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Explore the iPhone App Store, determine which apps are most popular, and learn how to use them. Follow along on your iPhone or iPad.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Time with Emily 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group Facts & Crafts: Butterflies 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Grades K-3 Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Did you know butterflies use their feet to taste? Learn about a butterfly’s life cycle and make colorful butterfly crafts.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Furry Readers 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group This event is in the "Tweens Grades 4-8" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog. Register to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog from Bright and Beautiful.	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Stranger Things Games 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Registration Required Event Details: Are you as excited for Stranger Things Season 5 as we are?
5 pm	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Fall Coasters 5:00pm–6:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint your own Glowforge selected designs.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Time with Emily 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Technology Class This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Spin Around the World 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Lecture Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: World traveler Brian Michalski joins us in person! Discover Portugal’s Azores Islands and explore Egyptian temples on the Nile. Paraglide on Türkiye’s south coast and motorbike the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam.	This event is in the "Adults" group Horror Book Club: Maeve Fly 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Book Discussion Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Horror Book Club! This month's book pick is Maeve Fly by CJ Leeve! Copies are available for pickup at the front circulation desk.	This event is in the "Adults" group Gatsby Month: Writing Gatsby 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Lecture Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Great Gatsby. William Elliott Hazelgrove tells the real story behind the writing of The Great Gatsby,

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