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Family Reading Night: Grab & Go Bundle

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Bundle
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Celebrate this annual event with our specially curated book bundles! Each bundle features engaging books and a surprise goody bag inspired by Hedgie Hedgehog, perfect for making your reading time extra magical.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Fox Notepad

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Jot down all your most important thoughts and notes on an adorable, easy-to-assemble fox notepad. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Twinkle Toes

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Let’s get movin’ and groovin’ as we explore different dances through movement, imagination, and structured play. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use sign language to communicate in basic ASL.

Sami will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Movie: Age of Adaline

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - Young Artist Workshop

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help with the Young Artists Workshop program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Young Artists Workshops: Make a Collagraph Robot

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Design a robot with textured paper, shapes, and trinkets. Ink it up and print it with a real press. Your robot, your style!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Wicked (2024) Sing-Along

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Before the story ends for good, join us for a sing-along event as we watch the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West . All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a movie night swag bag with truly wicked giveaways.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Concert: Jazz for the Generations

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Dr.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

Little Chefs

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own apple pie.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Travel: A Spin Around the Globe

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Travel, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Tour the globe with seasoned traveler Brain Michalski, in-person at the library! We will visit Egypt's ancient pyramids and escape to Croatia's Hvar island.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Young Journalists Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

The news team will huddle to come up with story ideas for our winter newspaper edition! Snacks provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Honeycomb Ornaments/Decorations

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us in the Lab for a fun evening and get creative. We will be making honeycomb decorations that can be used as ornaments or other decor. All materials are supplied. Register. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Norridge Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Maintenance

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth Department during center hours when you're available. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school study buddy–no registration required!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ILP: Kenji Lopez-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science (Attend on Zoom)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious
Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and
foodie exploration.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ILP: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science (Attend in the Library)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Honeycomb Ornaments/Decorations

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us in the Lab for a fun evening and get creative. We will be making honeycomb decorations that can be used as ornaments or other decor. All materials are supplied. Register. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Full
Registration Required