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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 "Youth" group

Little Chefs

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own macaroni bowl.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Music Appreciation: Women Composers of the Romantic Era

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Discover the highly expressive worlds of women composers of the nineteenth century!

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

Young Journalists Club

Monday, March 16, 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 returns to produce the spring edition. Snacks provided. All are welcome! Read the past editions of the PHPL Chronicle

Open
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.

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Norridge Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create With Canva

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're creating a flyer, social media post, or birthday invite, Canva can help you make it look amazing—no design skills needed.

Full
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!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Chess Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join Adult Chess Club! The club will meet on the third Wednesday of every month and will be led by an experienced volunteer. All levels welcome!

Open
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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, March 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. 

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

Bookies Book Club: Sparkle Pigs Series

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Grades 1-3

Make new friends, talk about books, and enjoy fun group activities inspired by Carrot Chaos, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Series: Sparkle Pigs

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

Sign Language Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more!

Open
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 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 "Family" group

Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Gather for a fun variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, and playdough stations, and more! 

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

How To Train Your Dragon Party!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the beloved How to Train your Dragon series! There will be fun dragon and viking-themed activities for everyone to enjoy. 

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ILP: Beyond the Page: Percival Everett in Dialogue (Attend in the Library)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Please note: this is a Zoom watch party at the library; presenter is presenting remotely on Zoom.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

ILP: Beyond the Page: Percival Everett in Dialogue (ZOOM)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Virtual Event
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 20, 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.

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

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $69, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Full
Registration Required