Palos Heights Public Library

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Palos Heights Public Library
12501 S. 71st Ave.
Palos Heights, IL 60463
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Image that shows computer and text: Computer Class: Introduction to the Library Catalog Monday, Apr. 6, 2pm

Computer Class: Introduction to the Library Catalog

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet your online library catalog, Aspen! Attendees will learn to use Aspen to search for library items, place holds, and more. Attendees must have a valid library card and possess basic computer skills.

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STEAM: Zoo Day!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5

Full

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let’s celebrate National Zoo Day as we make monkey, lion and elephant crafts and play in our water table!

Image that shows jewelry and text: Upcycled Jewelry Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2pm

Upcycled Jewelry

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your old or broken jewelry to deconstruct and redesign using provided beads, cords, and findings. Space is limited, register starting Monday, March 2 at 9am.

Illustration of an axolotl face against a purple background

Facts & Crafts: Axolotl

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3

Waitlist

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 axolotls have no teeth? Learn how axolotls eat and more fun facts while making crafts.

Tales for Twos

Tales for Twos

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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!

Kindergarten Ready!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 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.

A girl sits on her mom's lap, reading a book to a dog next to her.

Furry Readers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12

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.

Little Wigglers

Little Wigglers

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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.

Image that shows Rolling Stones and text: The History of the Rolling Stones Thursday, Apr. 9, 7pm

The History of the Rolling Stones

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Sticky Fingers! The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

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Time	Sun (5/31)	Mon (6/01)	Tue (6/02)	Wed (6/03)	Thu (6/04)	Fri (6/05)	Sat (6/06)
All Day	Closing Closed on Sundays Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day All Day Branches: Palos Heights Public Library
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Upcoming 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.
12 pm			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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Upcoming 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.		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 Arabic Storytime 1:30pm–2:00pm Youth, Babies, Ages 2-5, Grades K-3, Grades 3-5, Tweens Grades 4-8, Teens Grades 6-12 Storytime Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Mrhbaan! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Arabic!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition 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: Want to dig into your family history but don’t know where to begin? Learn how to uncover your family's story with Ancestry Library Edition, a rich source of historical birth, death, marriage records and census data.	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 Room: Public Services Librarian 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?
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Glowforge Birdhouse 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Attendees will assemble pre-cut wooden pieces, decorate their birdhouse, and learn how to create a safe habitat for backyard birds. No prior experience is needed—just bring your imagination!	This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group Ping Pong Maze 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Grades K-3 Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades K-3" group Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades K-3 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Can you survive the maze? Build a maze using play dough, Legos, or straws, and see if your friends in the program can get the ping pong ball from start to finish.		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Mini Ice Cream Carts 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Grades 3-5 Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beat the heat by building and decorating your own mini wooden ice cream cart made on the Glowforge!
5 pm
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 Room: Public Services Librarian 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 Sound Bath Meditation 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Health & Wellness Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us in experiencing a relaxing Sound Bath, where soothing sounds and simple mindfulness techniques will be intentionally combined to invite a therapeutic effect on your body and mind.