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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.

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Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 12/8 - 12/19
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

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Concert: Dave Rudolf's Completely Cracked Christmas

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Join us for this entertaining concert by Grammy nominated guitarist/singer/songwriter Dave Rudolf! This performance will feature hilarious Christmas music parodies.

Open
Registration Required
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NYE Ring-It-In Pack

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Shine bright, ring in 2026!

Countdown to the New Year with sparkle, fun, and festive noise! Packs ready for pickup starting Monday, December 15.

Waitlist
Registration Required
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Little Chefs

Monday, December 15, 2025 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 pizza pocket.

Waitlist
Registration Required
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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
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Pages from the Past

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

December's Book: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

Open
Registration Required
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Chair Yoga

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

Full
Registration Required
December

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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!

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Finals Study Space

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

Studying for finals? The Youth Program Room is open this evening just for high school students as you gear up for exams!

What to Expect:

Open
Registration Required
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Silhouette Cameo Basics: Vinyl Stickers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo, an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project this lesson is creating vinyl stickers with the Cameo. Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
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Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

How to Make & Stick to a Budget

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Making a budget doesn’t have to be all about sacrifices and saving money – it can be a road map to your future financial goals. This webinar will discuss:

Virtual Event
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Sign Language Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth

 Grades 1-8

Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more!

 

Open
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
General Library Board meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public

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Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
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! 

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
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Music Appreciation Series: Holiday Music Class

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join music historian Professor Moptop (AKA our own Gregory Alexander from Circulation!) and learn about the inspiration and history behind some of the most beloved, the most unusual, and the most inclusive holiday songs over the p

Open
Registration Required
Turkey Trouble

Friday Fun Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Join Mrs. Julie for a short interactive storytime followed by a craft. 

Open
Registration Required
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Movie: Superman 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join us for the 2025 Superman reboot! Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.

Open
Registration Required
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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