Event List

Please note: This film will be shown with a 10 minutes intermission. 

Choose a character from your imagination, and use them in an alphabet to make your own personalized room sign!

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come explore a different state each month with food, music, and a craft.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Executive Airport with aviation expert Michael Haupt, and learn about the history of our neighboring airport!

Grades 6-12

Prove that you have what it takes to survive and win in a Hunger Games-styled battle royale hosted through Roblox. No Roblox account needed to sign up! Last one standing goes home with a fabulous prize!

Learn to use the library's button makers and make your own free button, magnet or keychain. Please select a graphic and email it to bselep@phpl.info to be prepped for your button.

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

A representative from the Office of Attorney General will be at our library to engage with library patrons. Community Outreach Liaison Agnes Lizak will share important information about the resources the AG has for all Illinois Residents.

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

Volunteers in grades 6 through adult are needed to help with the Youth Chess Tournament.

New student volunteers in grades 6–12: Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info.

New adult volunteers: Please email Alice at ajbisanz@phpl.info.

Entering grades 1-8

Open to all skill levels — come play, compete, and sharpen your strategy. Trophies for table winners, a championship title on the line, and a chess‑themed keepsake for every participant.

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo, an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project for this lesson is creating vinyl stickers with the Cameo. Supplies will be provided.

Join us for chess club, led by an experienced volunteer. All levels welcome! 

Learn to use the library's button makers and make your own free button, magnet or keychain. Please select a graphic and email it to bselep@phpl.info to be prepped for your button.

Insurance companies charge dramatically different premium rates for Medicare Supplement Insurance, so consumers may be able to save thousands by just shopping around.

Join licensed physical therapist Theresa Benkeser for handy tips on proper lifting and bending techniques - including for summer gardening!

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.

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

Ages 3-8 w/adult

Join us for an evening of games, jokes and engaging stories with music historian Professor Moptop.

You've planted certain varieties of edible plants and they've yielded bumper crops of sweet, crunchy, flavorful fruits and vegetables.

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with help from Mrs. Sandie.

Relax and hang out at this laid back drawing session for anyone looking for a space to make art and meet new friends. Snacks and chill beats provided.