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Creative Crafters Drop-in

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop-in for all crafters! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12-2pm to meet fellow crafters, work on your art, and build a creative community.

1964 Western Open.

A History of Golf in Chicagoland

Thursday, April 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

Golf is a beautiful and challenging game of traditions, memories, and stories.

Upcoming
Registration Required
The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.

Movie: the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

The classic feel-good documentary The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill (2003) tells the remarkable true story of a Bohemian St. Francis and his loving relationship with a flock of wild red-and-green parrots.

Upcoming
Registration Required
The Rolling Stones.

The History of the Rolling Stones

Monday, April 27, 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

The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Adult Chess Club

Tuesday, April 28, 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 us for chess club, led by an experienced volunteer. All levels welcome! (Please note the different club day for this month. The club will return to the third Wednesday of the month in May.)

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Lemon curd tarts.

Cooking: Seasonal French Desserts

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come, relax, and spending the evening at the library with Chef Susan Maddox learning some great Spring French pastries that will make you a "hit" with your family and friends.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Phoneography: Android

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to take better photos with your Android smartphone, the camera you carry everywhere! Recommended for beginners. Participants should bring their own Android smartphones.

Upcoming
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 6, 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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Phoneography: iPhone

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to take better photos with your iPhone, the camera you carry everywhere! Recommended for beginners. Participants should bring their own iPhones.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, youth, tweens, teens, Volunteers

Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in grade 6–adult are needed to help as chess mentors with the Youth Chess Club.

Volunteers in grades 6–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

Upcoming
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

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.

In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, June 17, 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.