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Youth Volunteers Needed - K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with our K-Pop Demon Hunters Party program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info,  if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts, Games, Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

We’re goin’ up, up, up! It’s our moment! Join us for a spectacular drop-in party featuring crafts, music, dancing and snacks. It’s gonna be golden! No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Service Hour Packet: Easter Eggs for Fill A Heart 4 Kids

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 6-12

Decorate festive Easter eggs that will be placed into Easter baskets for children in foster care. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Valentine Glitter Globe

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Decorate a heartfelt, glitter-filled trinket and spread the love! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.   

This event is in the "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, February 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, February 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!

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Welcome to the Lab

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Welcome to our maker space, the Lab. The Lab includes 3d printing, digitization tools, laser cutting, embroidery, and more. Join us to learn about all the things the Lab has to offer.

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, February 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, February 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

Youth Volunteers Needed - Saturday Collage Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

Monday, February 9, 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

Bring the night sky into your home with hand-embroidered zodiac constellations.

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

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, February 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, February 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

Teen Advisory Group: Essentials Kits for WINGS

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

This month we will be making and packing essentials kits to donate to the WINGS program. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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

Bring the night sky into your home with hand-embroidered zodiac constellations.

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

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, February 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, February 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 "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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 Bookies Book 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

College Prep 101: Visits & Fairs Made Simple

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9 - Adult

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, February 18, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

3D Printer's Club!

Friday, February 20, 2026 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!

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

Inkscape 101

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required