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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Marker Journal

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the new year with a journal you can customize to make your very own! Kits will be available in the Teen Space. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Messy Monday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come create a chocolaty masterpiece with your little one. 

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 Talks: Bermuda! Beyond The Beach

Monday, January 5, 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

Discover Bermuda’s tranquil lifestyle and hear its stories of shipwrecks and pirates. See its beautiful pink beaches and turquoise blue bays - and learn about this island’s role during our Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

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

Caldecott Club Series - Session #1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Author
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Children will serve as jurors to vote for the best illustrated picture book from the past year.  This is a series, children must sign up for both events  January 5th and January 19th.

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

HS Volunteers Needed - Caldecott Club Session 1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

High School volunteers grades 9-12 needed to help with the Caldecott Club, where you will help lead children in a discusssion about Caldecott picture book nominees and decide on a winner.

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, January 6, 2026 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, January 6, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Captain Curiosity!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

A hilarious theatrical extravaganza full of puppetry, audience participation, and play that encourages kids to stand up and participate in the adventure themselves!

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

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cozy Coloring Club for Adults

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

The Mayo Clinic states that coloring can help folks relieve stress, promote mindfulness and add enjoyment to their day. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own coloring sheets, pencils, markers, & more.

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 LEGO Builders 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

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, January 7, 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

Grades K-5

Start with free build fun, get surprised halfway with a twisty new task, and take home a LEGO mystery accessory each time! Bricks, brains, and big imaginations welcome!

 

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop by the LAB with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stich, embroidery, or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests.  All experience levels welcome, however, no formal lessons are provided.

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, January 8, 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
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Music Appreciation: Beginner's Guide to Classical Music

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

New to classical music? Not sure where to begin? What composer to listen to? Historian/musician Jim Kendros will take out all the guess work and make you an expert listener in no time!

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

Comic Crew: The Magic Fish

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12

Do you love comics? Do you have an eye for art or a penchant for panels? Then join our teen graphic novel book club where we discuss a new comic every month. Snacks and fun activities await! 

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

Budding Artists

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Local art teacher, Sandie Enk, is back to help you create a one-of-a-kind winter themed masterpiece with your little one. 

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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: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Join us for this heartwarming story of an alien stranded on Earth and his special connection with a young boy. One of Spielberg's most beloved films!  

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

Young Artists Workshops: Abstract Rhythm

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Explore the bright geometric art of Sonia Delaunay, then create your own colorful design with bold, overlapping shapes. Play with color, patterns, and repetition to make artwork that really pops!

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Registration Required
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Concert: Cello Music by Lilianna Wosko

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family

Join us for an eclectic concert of cello music! Lilianna Wosko is a dynamic and versatile cellist hailing from Chicago.

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

Adventure Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come explore a different place each month with food, music, and a craft. This month our adventure will take place in New Mexico.

Waitlist
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

Cooking: Gluten-Free Cuisine Demo/Sampling

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Spend some time with Chef Susan Maddox learning some great recipes and dishes which are gluten-free but full of flavors and textures. This presentation will range from appetizers to desserts.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pebble Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Get creative in the Lab! We will create unique art using twigs, pebbles and sea glass. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

Open
Registration Required