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Nature Hour

Nature Hour

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Youth, Ages 2-5
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Activity Room
Age Group: Youth, Ages 2-5
Program Type: Storytime
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We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

Saturday at Cinema- Food inc. 2 April 26 6pm at Palos Rec Center

Saturday @ The Cinema: One Earth Film Festival presents Food, Inc. 2

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
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The Library and Palos Heights Green Team have partnered with the One Earth Film Festival to provide a screening and discussion of Food, Inc.

Volunteens

Volunteens

All Day 5/1
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 May and June!

Image featuring a portrait of John Dillinger and the text Public Enemy: Dillinger in Chicago Thursday, May 1, 7PM

Public Enemy: Dillinger in Chicago

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

For the better part of a century, America has been fascinated by John Dillinger, the "Robin Hood" of the Great Depression. But why this fascination? Why his legendary stature? And why do we care?

Ahlan wa Sahlan Arabic Storytime

Arabic Storytime

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

Mrhbaan! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Arabic!

Image that reads Computer Class: Introduction to Libby Monday, May 5, 2PM

Introduction to Libby

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use Libby to access eBooks, audiobooks and more! We will walk through downloading the app, setting up an account with your library card, searching, checking out, and placing holds.

Image with text that reads Fall Prevention and Home Safety Tuesday, May 6, 1PM

Fall Prevention & Safety At Home

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Falls can cause traumatic brain injury, fractures, and unintentional death in older adults.

Illustration of a yellow crown with the word "Mom" in the middle. On each spike of the crown is a tiny heart.

Mother's Day Story Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

How much do you love your mom? Let's celebrate all the wonderful moms and grandmas in our community with this Mother's Day themed story time!

Illustration of a card that says "Have a Happy Mother's Day" on the top and bottom. In the middle is a large butterfly and on the left and right sides are six small flowers, arranged vertically.

Mother's Day Cards

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cricut at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Youth, Grades 3-5
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Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library
Room: Cricut
Age Group: Youth, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate mom by making two cards for her on the Cricut!

Two pink paper parasols decorated with white flowers sit against a blue background.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room at Palos Heights Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

As spring begins to bloom, paint and decorate a white paper parasol with your hopes for better weather.

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