The Library will open at 1 PM on Friday, April 25, due to staff in-service. We appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our library services.

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A picture of two hands holding a book in front of a cell with the words Liberation Library circling it. Below are the words Bookmarks for Liberation Library Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hour Packet: Bookmarks for Liberation Library

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Add to the joy of reading by making bookmarks for books that will go to incarcerated teens. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

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The words Origami Monster Bookmark, showing a picture of origami bookmarks placed in a book.

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Origami Monster Bookmark

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make a munching monster origami bookmark to help save your place in all your reading adventures! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers Needed - Summer Reading Prep!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Adults

Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Prep!

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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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, Seniors

NEW: MAKER'S MEETUP

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Cherry Blossom

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the Japanese way, through the cherry blossom festivals.

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Staff In-Service

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District

The library will open at 1 pm today.

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap Prep

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers are needed to help set up for the Craft Swap by arranging tables and organizing craft supplies. Your help will ensure everything is ready for a fun and creative event!

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Happy Birthday Kirby

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Happy Birthday Kirby event.

Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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Happy Birthday Kirby!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Cooking, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth

Celebrate 33 wonderful years of Kirby! There will be games and snacks, and parents are welcome!

(IMPORTANT: Program is from 4 pm to 5:30 pm! I apologize for the wrong time being put into the newsletter.)

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Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Craft Supply Swap: Golden Ticket Holders enter 11am. All patrons can enter at noon. The event goes until 2pm.

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!

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Registration Required
Steel Drums

YOUTH CONCERT: RIVER TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL STEEL BAND

Sunday, April 27, 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, Everyone

Under the direction of Mr. Steve Flowers, the River Trails Middle School Steel Band returns to perform a variety of styles from reggae and calypso to pop and rock using repurposed 55-gallon oil drums. 

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AARP Safe Driving Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn valuable defensive driving skills and refresh your memory of the rules of the road in this eight-hour course. After completing the course, you may be eligible for a discount on your car insurance.

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Pages from the Past

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

April's Book: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

 

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, April 29, 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!

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AARP Safe Driving Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn valuable defensive driving skills and refresh your memory of the rules of the road in this eight-hour course. After completing the course, you may be eligible for a discount on your car insurance.

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Registration Required
Computer Maintenance; Prospect Heights Public Library; PC; Mac; Laptops; security; updates;

Computer Maintenance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Simply Science

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteer grades 6-12 needed to help with Simply Science event.

Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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Simply Science Germ Forensics on Wednesday, April 30 from 4 to 4:45. Registration required.

Simply Science: Germ Forensics!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about fingerprints and more!

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Young Journalists Club. Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Grades 3 through 6. No registration required.

Young Journalists Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Register for an email reminder if you'd like, but no registration is required. 

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Sign Language Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

 Grades 1-5

Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more!

 

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Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
General Library Board meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public

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Mother's Day Craft

All Day 5/1 - 5/11
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

All ages. Make a special frame for your mom. Pick up your kit starting on May 1, while supplies last.

 

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