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The Lab, the libraries Makerspace. 3d printer; laser engraver; embroidery machine

Welcome to The Lab

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Welcome to our maker space, The Lab. The Lab includes 3D printing, digitization tools, laser cutting, embroidery, and more. Join us to learn about all the things The Lab has to offer.

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Cozy Coloring Club for Adults

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

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Registration Required
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Craft Your Pride

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Pride Month at the library through this crafting extravaganza! We'll be making buttons, bracelets, and perler bead designs so drop on by any one of our crafting stations. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

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Smash Bros. Tourney!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Play as your favorite video game characters and defeat your rivals in a fun virtual fight! (No DLC characters will be available.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Medicare

Medicare 101

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Medicare can be challenging and confusing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, June 5, 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.

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Registration Required
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Classic Film Series: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Friday, June 5, 2026 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
Holly Golightly is a carefree New York playgirl who is scouring Manhattan looking for a suitable millionaire to marry.
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Concert: "Reprise" by Buffalo Grove Singers Encore Ensemble

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Join us for this 30th anniversary celebration of the Buffalo Grove Singers! Concert will be comprised of songs from past performances that were voted fan favorites by our singers and past audiences.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group
a bundle of yarn with a yarn hook

Crochet 101

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Learn basic crochet techniques with this beginner-friendly introduction course. By the end, you'll learn the best ways to start your crocheting projects and how to make a simple chain. All materials provided.

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Registration Required
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Teen Volunteers Needed Grades 9-12

HS Volunteers Needed - Crochet 101

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 9-12 are needed to help with our Crochet 101 program, crochet experience a must as you will help participants should they need extra assistance with crochet projects. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time

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

Messy Monday

Monday, June 8, 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 masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Travel: Circling Lake Michigan

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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

Summertime is perfect for a classic road trip around Lake Michigan! Join travel expert Nancy McCully as we journey through four states and explore beautiful beaches, freshwater sand dunes, lighthouses and historic sites.

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Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Youth Volunteers Needed - Summer Reading Kickoff Concert

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with the Summer Reading Kickoff Concert program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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

Summer Reading Kickoff Drop-in

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the Kickoff to Summer Reading at the Lab. We will make seed cards you can go home and plant. Watch them grow as you grow through reading. This is a drop-in event between 4-6pm. All materials supplied. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
Tuesday Tales

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, June 9, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Youth Volunteers Needed

Become a Stuffie Camp Counselor

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Help “babysit” the library’s overnight stuffies and stage a few top-secret photo moments. The stuffies will be busy being good and mischievous, and you’ll help capture the antics while wearing your brand-new summer volunteer T-shirt.
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Memoir Writing for Seniors

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

With the firm belief that everyone has at least one good book in them, award-winning author and teacher, Donna Urbikas, will lead an introductory presentation and workshop on how to start writing from reflection, gathering the gem

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Drop-in

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the Kickoff to Summer Reading at the Lab. We will make seed cards you can go home and plant. Watch them grow as you grow through reading. This is a drop-in event between 1-3pm. All materials supplied. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
Colorful quilt with a star pattern.

Quilter's Club

Thursday, June 11, 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!!

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Teen Advisory Group: Fairy Garden for Youth Services

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

This month, we will be creating a Fairy Garden for the Youth Services department that will engage the curiosity and imagination of our younger library visitors. Earn one service hour. 

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Inside the Obama Presidential Center

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, History, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join us for a special virtual-only presentation exploring the Barack Obama Presidential Library and Obama Presidential Center.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
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Twinkle Toes

Friday, June 12, 2026 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’ with Mrs. Natalie from Move the Beat. 

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Registration Required
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Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, June 12, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required