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Tasty Art

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Create still life watercolor illustrations of doughnuts. As the sketches dry, we’ll get to sample the doughnut varieties! If you have allergens, email jhuh@phpl.info by April 20.

Upcoming
Registration Required
the Dungeons and Dragons logo accompanied by D&D Club

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Grades 3-6

Upcoming
Registration Required
two adults standing with a child between them

Service Hour Packet: Beaded Lizards for the Kenneth Young Center

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Craft a beaded lizard fidget keychain that will be donated to the youth support groups at the Kenneth Young Center . Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

Perler beads designs of a mushroom, grey cat, pikachu, and starbucks coffee surrounded by question marks

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Mystery Perler Pack

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Try your luck with this mystery perler bead project. 4 different designs are available. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Image of colorful text that reads 'TAG', circled in black with a yeloow and purple twinkle next to the text.

Teen Advisory Group: Ex'A+'m Energy Packs

Tuesday, May 5, 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 packing the Ex'A+'m Energy Packs that will be given to students studying for finals. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!    

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 6, 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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Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in grade 6–adult are needed to help as chess mentors with the Youth Chess Club.

Volunteers in grades 6–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

Upcoming
Registration Required
Youth Chess Club, prospect heights public library, chess, games, gaming

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 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