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Festival! Of Jazz

Sunday, April 28, 2024 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
Event Details:

With plenty of concert and street festival appearances under their belt, Planet Flippo keeps the energy high and the grooves changing with tunes by Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, Lennon

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Spring Garden Preparation and Tools

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

April is Earth Month and Spring will soon be upon us. That means it's time to get ready for another season of gardening. But how? Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will disc

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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship with attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you

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NEW: In Stitches Drop-In

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Lab in the library with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experi

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Chicago's Sweet Bakeries Remembered

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Take a tasty trip down memory lane with historian and Oakton College professor Cheryl Brown and reminisce about Chicago's wonderful bakeries of the past and present. Cheryl will ta

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The Color Purple (the musical)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in t

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Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us and find treasures for your next project at our craft supply swap. We will have the following categories and more: fabric, yarn, sewing notions, needlepoint, diamond art, s

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Soup, Eggroll, Stir Fry and Fried Rice: Hidden Messages in Chinese Food

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Chinese food is set up in a combination of soup, eggroll, stir fry and rice. What is the order behind the Chinese menu? If you wince at seeing whole fish or shrimp served

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Phoneography: iPhone

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to take better photos with your iPhone, the camera you carry everywhere using functions that are already built into your device! Recommended for beginners. Participants shoul

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The Many Lives of Kal Penn (Attend in the Library)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This registration is to attend a watch party in the library.  Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office

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The Many Lives of Kal Penn (Attend on Zoom)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This registration is to receive a link to attend on Zoom.  Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of

Virtual Event
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

ENCORE: The Many Lives of Kal Penn (Attend on Zoom)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This event will be recorded and publicly available for 14 days after post-production

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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NEW: In Stitches QUILTERS CLUB

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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
Event Details:

In Stitches: QUILTERS CLUB We are providing a creative space for quilters to meet, socialize, and exchange ideas and techniques related to quilting. Quilters of all ability leve

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tales From the Pitch -An Anthology of Circus Stories

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Seniors
Event Details:

Through a collection of captivating stories, presenter William Pack explores the history, culture, and intricacies of the circus, uncovering the behind-the-scenes tales that have b

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The Color Purple (the musical)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in t

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Office Hours with Staff from IL State Representative Mary Beth Canty, & I-Pass on Demand

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Staff from Rep. Mary Beth Canty's office will be available in the library. Get help from the state government, get resources for families and seniors, information on free museum pa

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Prospect Heights Police Department

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Meet the local police and learn about services that they offer to the residence of Prospect Heights.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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NEW: In Stitches Drop-In

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Lab in the library with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experi

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Hugo's Elvis Tribute: 70s Las Vegas

Sunday, May 19, 2024 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
Event Details:

Kick off the start of summer with Chicagoland’s most charismatic Elvis tribute artist, Hugo Colin. Enjoy a dynamic performance of the legendary Elvis Presley that will take you bac

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Chicago's Historic Motor Row District 1905 - 1936: Architecture & Automobiles

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Chicago’s Historic Motor Row District, is home to the largest, intact, early “motor colony” in the United States.  Primarily located on south Michigan Avenue, it was designate

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Phoneography: Android

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to take better photos with your Android smartphone, the camera you carry everywhere using functions that are already built into your device! Recommended for beginners. Partic

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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Decorated Can Koozies

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to weed a vinyl design that was cut on our Silhouette Cameo 4 and iron it onto a neoprene can koozie using our Cricut heat press. All materials will be supplied. Preference t

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Hidden Memory: An American World War II Story

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join professional storyteller Anne Shimojima, a third-generation Japanese American, as she shares the moving story of her

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NEW: In Stitches Drop-In

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Lab in the library with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experi