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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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

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

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

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.

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Time	Sun (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
9 am							This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am–4:00pm Everyone Friends of the Library This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Friends of the Library
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Needle Crafters 10:00am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Sensory Friendly Stories and Play 11:30am–12:30pm Youth, Ages 2-5 Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Ages 2-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Discussion 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show by Tommy Tomlinson	This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 12:30pm–3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in every Tuesday to play Mah Jongg!
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group LinkedIn Basics 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Technology Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Palos Heights Public Library Room: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create and promote workplace skills, experience, and successes with LinkedIn, the number one online professional networking website. Basic computer skills are needed for this class.
3 pm
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.
5 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Friends of the Library Book Sale - Preview Night 5:30pm–8:00pm Everyone Friends of the Library This event is in the "Everyone" group 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.
6 pm
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Horror Book Club: The Ruins 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: Public Services Librarian Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Horror Book Club! This month's book pick is The Ruins by Scott Smith! Copies are available for pickup at the front circulation desk. Copies are on a first-come, first-serve basis.