Week Calendar

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

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Open

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.

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

Furry Readers

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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

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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.

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Writers' & Artists' Workshop

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

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Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Teens Grades 6-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Got a story idea you’ve been dying to get out? Join us for a relaxing hour of writing and drawing before the new school year! Prompts will be provided.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Preview Night

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Friends of the Library members get in free, non-members $10 per person.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

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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Unicorn Fun!

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades 3-5

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Open

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Activity Room

Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know unicorns are often associated with purity, innocence, and magic? Paint and dazzle your very own unicorn made on the Glowforge!

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Bag Sale

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

Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Library

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Colorful block numbers spread out on an orange background.

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

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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.

Time	Sun (8/10)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)
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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teens Grades 6-12" group Closed 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Sensory Friendly Stories and Play 11:30am–12:30pm 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: 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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4 pm			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 Writers' & Artists' Workshop 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Teens Grades 6-12 Arts & Crafts 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Got a story idea you’ve been dying to get out? Join us for a relaxing hour of writing and drawing before the new school year! Prompts will be provided.

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