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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Clay Snowman

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Forge your own frozen friend with this DIY clay snowman craft kit. Each one comes with different accessories! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 12/8 - 12/19
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

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Concert: Dave Rudolf's Completely Cracked Christmas

Sunday, December 14, 2025 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:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

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

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Finals Study Space

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

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:

Open
Registration Required
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Silhouette Cameo Basics: Vinyl Stickers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

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.

Open
Registration Required
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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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Music Appreciation Series: Holiday Music Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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

Open
Registration Required
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Movie: Superman 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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

Open
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group

RESCHEDULED/Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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. 

Full
Registration Required
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3D Printer's Club!

Friday, December 19, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Marker Journal

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the new year with a journal you can customize to make your very own! Kits will be available in the Teen Space. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Caldecott Club Session 1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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. 

Upcoming
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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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group

Quilter's Club

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Teens" group

Comic Crew: The Magic Fish

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group

Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

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!  

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Concert: Cello Music by Lilianna Wosko

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
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Pebble Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

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.