Event List

Join us for this entertaining concert by Grammy nominated guitarist/singer/songwriter Dave Rudolf! This performance will feature hilarious Christmas music parodies.

Grades 9-12

Studying for finals? The Youth Program Room is open this evening just for high school students as you gear up for exams!

What to Expect:

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

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.

Join music historian Professor Moptop (AKA our own Gregory Alexander from Circulation!) and learn about the inspiration and history behind some of the most beloved, the most unusual, and the most inclusive holiday songs over the p

Join us for the 2025 Superman reboot! Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.

RESCHEDULED DATE: Friday, December 19

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

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

Kick off the new year with art. Bring friends or drop in solo to listen to music as you create your original collage art. All supplies provided.

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with our Collage Art Drop-In. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info,  if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

High School volunteers grades 9-12 needed to help with the Caldecott Club, where you will help lead children in a discusssion about Caldecott picture book nominees and decide on a winner.

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

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.

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!!

Grades 7-12

Do you love comics? Do you have an eye for art or a penchant for panels? Then join our teen graphic novel book club where we discuss a new comic every month. Snacks and fun activities await! 

Join us for this heartwarming story of an alien stranded on Earth and his special connection with a young boy. One of Spielberg's most beloved films!  

Join us for an eclectic concert of cello music! Lilianna Wosko is a dynamic and versatile cellist hailing from Chicago.

Get creative in the Lab! We will create unique art using twigs, pebbles and sea glass. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth Department during center hours when you're available.