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Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Ornaments

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glowforge Laser Cutter at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Glowforge Laser Cutter
Age Group: Youth, Tweens Grades 4-8
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spread holiday cheer as we make festive ornaments on the Glowforge.

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

Sensory Friendly Stories and Play

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

Teen book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 12/10
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.

Jingle bells illustration

Jingle Bell Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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:

Jingle all the way in this festive story time!

Gingerbread house

Gingerbread House Making

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Cooking

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, Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gumdrops, lollipops, and peppermint candies! The sky is the limit for decorating your own gingerbread house.  Bring your creativity and we’ll provide the supplies.

Santa and Rudolph

Little Reindeer Tales Story Time

Thursday, December 11, 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:

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! Join us for stories and songs all about our favorite famous reindeer!

Snowman Crafts

Snowman Crafts

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3
Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make snowmen out of styrofoam balls, socks, and paper chains to brighten up the dark winter days.

Image that shows Jane Austen characters and text: Improvised Jane Austen Thursday, Dec. 11, 7pm

Improvised Jane Austen

Thursday, December 11, 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:

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with Improvised Jane Austen, a comedic ensemble that creates unscripted performances using Jane Austen’s regency era tropes, themes, and language.

Holiday Dance Party

Holiday Dance Party

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group:

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

Get your groove on as you dance to your favorite holiday songs!

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