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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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!

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

Inkscape 101

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use Inkscape, a free and open-source graphics editor, to design projects for our laser cutter. The project for this class will be engraving a coaster. All materials will be provided. 

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

HS Volunteers Needed - Simply Science: Playdough Circuits

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 9-12 are needed to help with our Simply Science program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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

Pokemon Party!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary at the library! Come catch the excitement with fun Pokémon-themed activities for everyone to enjoy.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed- Pokemon Party

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help with the library's Pokemon Party program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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

Service Hour Packet: Color A Smile

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Color a cheerful drawing that will be sent to seniors, troops, or those in need of encouragement. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Flower Magnets

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ring in the springtime as you paint your own flower magnet! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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

Collage Art with Diamond Pattern

Monday, March 2, 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 and create your own original piece of artwork using our materials. All materials supplied. Priority to PHPL cardholders.  Ages 16 & up. R

 

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

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, March 3, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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!

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

Collage Art with Diamond Pattern

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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 and create your own original piece of artwork using our materials. All materials supplied. Priority to PHPL cardholders.  Ages 16 & up. R

 

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, March 4, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 4, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Volunteers Needed - Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in high school–adult are needed to help with Young Artists Reception. 

Volunteers in grades 9–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

Open
Registration Required
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Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Art Reception, Community, Concert
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Meet the talented local young artists behind the artwork displayed throughout the library during March in celebration of Youth Art Month.

This event is in the "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, March 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Button Making 101

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use the library's button makers to make your own free button, magnet, or keychain. Graphics will be provided.

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

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess 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

Quilter's Club

Thursday, March 12, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group: Easter Eggs for Fill A Heart 4 Kids

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be decorating Easter eggs to donate to Fill A Heart 4 Kids for their Easter baskets for foster children. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!

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

Movie: Wicked For Good

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

The cinematic cultural sensation returns with the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba and Glinda are now estranged, each living with the consequences of their choices.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Silhouette Cameo Stickers

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Using Silhouette Studios software and cutter, learn to design, print and cut your own stickers to decorate your car, computer, tumbler and more. All materials supplied. Basic computer skills required. Priority to PHPL cardholders.

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

Enchanted Book Nooks

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Make a magical forest setting to fit right between the books on your shelf! All materials provided, but feel free to bring small items from home to give it your own personal touch!

Upcoming
Registration Required