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Family Reading Night, books, surprises, book Bundle, prospect Heights Public Library

Family Reading Night: Grab & Go Bundle

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Bundle
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Celebrate this annual event with our specially curated book bundles! Each bundle features engaging books and a surprise goody bag inspired by Hedgie Hedgehog, perfect for making your reading time extra magical.

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Little Chefs

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own apple pie.

Full
Registration Required
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Young Journalists Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

The news team will huddle to come up with story ideas for our winter newspaper edition! Snacks provided.

Open
Registration Required
November

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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!

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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school study buddy–no registration required!

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Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

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Bookies Book Club: The Last Firehawk Series

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Grades 1-3

Make new friends, talk about books, and enjoy fun group activities inspired by The Ember Stone, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Series: The Last Firehawk

Open
Registration Required
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Sign Language Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

 Grades 1-8

Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more!

 

Open
Registration Required
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Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Cool off with a variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, and playdough stations, and more! 

3D Printer's Club!

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Learn how to use Tinkercad and create something to 3D print at our awesome Lab!

Full
Registration Required
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Keepsake Placemats

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family, Everyone

All ages w/adult

Open
Registration Required
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Knit & Crochet Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

 

 

NOTE: This month features a hands-on demonstration of how to spin yarn!

Grades 4-7

You bring the project, we supply the snacks! Hang out with fellow crafters and have some fun! 

Open
Registration Required
November

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 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!

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Simply Science: Turkey Rockets

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Learn about the science of force and pressure as we construct turkey rockets to test how fast they can travel. 

Full
Registration Required
November

Music Makers

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Shake, rattle, and roll! Explore different music and instruments with the teachers from Bach to Rock. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Carol

Concert: John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Concert, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Welcome in the holiday season with a special performance of the John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers.

Open
Registration Required
Snow Much Fun

Messy Monday

Monday, December 1, 2025 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 an snowy masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
December

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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!

Study Buddy Homework Center text with the dates Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:30pm with an illustration of an older student sitting with a younger student looking at paperwork

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school study buddy–no registration required!

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Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

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LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Grades K-5

Start with free build fun, get surprised halfway with a twisty new task, and take home a LEGO mystery accessory each time! Bricks, brains, and big imaginations welcome!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Korean Language Storytime

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

An engaging Korean storytime featuring songs and crafts! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Coding Club!

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

This is a perfect opportunity to create beautiful, inventive holiday cards for loved ones. All supplies provided.