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Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join Adult Chess Club! The club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month and will be led by an experienced volunteer. All levels welcome!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, February 18, 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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Nature Speaks: Conserving the Cold and Scaly

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join conservationist Dr.

Open
Registration Required
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Adult Sign Language (ASL) Class

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

Movie: Eleanor The Great

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

After a devastating loss, witty and proudly troublesome Eleanor Morgenstein, 94, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tinseltown Touchdown: Football in Film

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join historian Annette Bochenek in the library, and learn about depictions of football in Hollywood films.

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
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Inkscape 101

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use Inkscape, a free and open-source graphics editor, to design projects for our laser cutter. The project for this class will be engraving a coaster. All materials will be provided. 

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

ILP: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine (Attend in the Library)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Please note: this is a Zoom watch party at the library; presenter is presenting remotely on Zoom.

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Registration Required
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ILP: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine (Zoom)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
 

Virtual Event
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Inkscape 101

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use Inkscape, a free and open-source graphics editor, to design projects for our laser cutter. The project for this class will be engraving a coaster. All materials will be provided. 

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

Natural Living Series: Natural/Organic Lawn Care

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn about natural and organic lawn care without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Presented by lawn care expert Michael Kormanik.

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Registration Required
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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Movie: West Side Story (2021)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Open
Registration Required
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Leslie Goddard: America's First Ladies

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

This program is presented in celebration of both Women's History Month and our country's 250th Anniversary!

Upcoming
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, March 3, 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.

Upcoming
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

Cozy Coloring Club for Adults

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 4, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Encore ILP: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

All Day
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

This recording will be emailed to registrants after it is released by ILP.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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This event is in the "Seniors" group

And The Oscar Goes To...

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join author and film historian Susan Gibberman as she discusses the history of the Academy Awards. Trivia questions will follow!

 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Classic Film Series: My Fair Lady (1964)

Friday, March 6, 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

Winner of EIGHT Academy Awards for 1964! In this story, a Cockney waif is transformed by a linguistics professor into an elegant lady.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
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This event is in the "Seniors" group

Frida Kahlo: A Woman Who Dared

Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, History, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join us for this special presentation to celebrate International Women's Day! 

Upcoming
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: 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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
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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 local young artists who have created the artwork displayed throughout the Library during March in honor of Youth Art Month.

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
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required