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Service Hour Packet: Color A Smile

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Color a cheerful drawing that will be sent to seniors, troops, or those in need of encouragement. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

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

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Flower Magnets

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ring in the springtime as you paint your own flower magnet! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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

Travel Talks: Ireland-Its Unique Story

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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

Join travel experts Barbara Sugden and Ron Vargason as they discuss their recent trip to magical Ireland! 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
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Volunteers Needed - Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in high school–adult are needed to help with Young Artists Reception. 

Volunteers in grades 9–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

Full
Registration Required
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Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Art Reception, Community, Concert
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Meet the talented local young artists behind the artwork displayed throughout the library during March in celebration of Youth Art Month.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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 "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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, March 10, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Button Making 101

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use the library's button makers to make your own free button, magnet, or keychain. Graphics will be provided.

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

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess Club. 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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Grades K-8

Newbie or champ? Play, learn, and level up your skills with help from our instructor and teen mentors. All levels welcome—let’s make some moves!

 

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

Polish Storytime: Easter

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join us for stories in Polish, along with games and a craft! 

   

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

Quilter's Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Drop-in to the Quilting Club. All ability levels welcome from beginner to expert. Please note there will not be any formal lessons. Bring your own sewing machines and projects. We provide the space...you provide the FUN!!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Weiss Ratings Database -Comparing Stocks Side by Side

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults

This interactive webinar will show you how to compare stocks side by side and help you identify stocks that might meet your investment goals.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group: Easter Eggs for Fill A Heart 4 Kids

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be decorating Easter eggs to donate to Fill A Heart 4 Kids for their Easter baskets for foster children. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!

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

Art with Terri: Historical Women's Portraits

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create a collage portrait using colored, textured papers over a photocopy. Honor women change-makers in science, medicine, equality, arts, sports, and entertainment—celebrating creativity and courage.

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, March 13, 2026 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. All levels are welcome!

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

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

Movie: Wicked For Good

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

The cinematic cultural sensation returns with the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices.

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

Young Artists Workshops: Prehistoric Cave Art

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Travel back in time to the caves of Lascaux! Learn about the art of early humans, then create your own cave painting using charcoal and paint on rough, crumpled paper.

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

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

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

Little Chefs

Monday, March 16, 2026 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 macaroni bowl.

Full
Registration Required