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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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Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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

This is a perfect opportunity to create beautiful, inventive holiday cards for loved ones. All supplies provided.

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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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Young Artists Workshops: Ice Castles

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Paint a tall, sparkling ice castle in the distance with colorful, swirling circles in the sky. Use your imagination to create your own frozen, magical world!

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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.

Open
Registration Required
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Bookies Book Club: Trouble at Table 5 Series

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 The Candy Caper, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Series: Trouble at Table 5

Open
Registration Required
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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! 

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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Marker Journal

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the new year with a journal you can customize to make your very own! Kits will be available in the Teen Space. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Hot chocolate

Messy Monday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come create a chocolaty masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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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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Budding Artists

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Local art teacher, Sandie Enk, is back to help you create a one-of-a-kind winter themed masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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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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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
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Bookies Book Club: Henry Heckelbeck Series

Wednesday, January 21, 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 Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Discover: Rovers!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about our robot friends that explore space for humanity! Will include a fun craft for you to take home~

Upcoming
Registration Required
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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.

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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.   

Messy Monday

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come create a masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Young Artists Workshops: Negative-Inked Silhouettes

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Create an inked drawing of a magnificent creature with a design from nature that runs through it in a reverse negative. Fun thinking skills for this one!

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Bookies Book Club: The Alien Next Door

Wednesday, February 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 The New Kid, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Series: The Alien Next Door

Upcoming
Registration Required

Pokemon Party!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary at the library! Come catch the excitement with fun Pokémon-themed activities for everyone to enjoy.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Messy Monday

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come create a masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required