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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.

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

Young Journalists Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

The news team will celebrate the work of producing the winter newspaper edition and plan for the spring edition! Snacks provided.

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

Mario Kart Tourney!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Hop on the Nintendo Switch and have some racing fun! We will be hosting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and another Nintendo Switch game, as well as some activities and snacks for those waiting their turn. 

 

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

Knit & Crochet Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

 

 

Grades 4-7

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

No lessons provided. 

 

 

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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 "Youth" group
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Caldecott Club Series - Session #1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Author
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Children will serve as jurors to vote for the best illustrated picture book from the past year.  This is a series, children must sign up for both events  January 5th and January 19th.

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

Captain Curiosity!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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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
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This event is in the "Tweens" group

Young Artists Workshops: Abstract Rhythm

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Explore the bright geometric art of Sonia Delaunay, then create your own colorful design with bold, overlapping shapes. Play with color, patterns, and repetition to make artwork that really pops!

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

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, January 13, 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 - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, January 14, 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
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Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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, Tweens

Grades K-8

Newbie or champ? Play, learn, and level up your skills with help from our instructor and teen mentors. All levels welcome—let’s make some moves!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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3D Printer's Club!

Friday, January 16, 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
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Performance: The Art of Hula

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Come in from the cold, and join us in welcoming Hawaiian Hula School, Halau i Ka Pona from Chicago! Dancers will perform ancient and modern Hula with audience participation.

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

Caldecott Club Series - Session #2

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Author
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Children will serve as jurors to vote for the best illustrated picture book from the past year.  This is a series, children must sign up for both events, January 5th and January 19th. Celebration pizza party afterwards!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, January 20, 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, January 21, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Smash Bros. Tourney!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Play as your favorite video game characters and defeat your rivals in a fun virtual fight! (No DLC characters will be available.

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

Young Journalists Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Calling all writers and artists! The news team is back to collaborate on the spring edition. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, January 27, 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!