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VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, April 11, 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.

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

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
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.

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

Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, 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, playdough stations, and more! 

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

Office Hours with Staff from IL State Representative Mary Beth Canty, District 54

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Staff from Rep. Mary Beth Canty's office will be available in the library. Get help from the state government, get resources for families and seniors, information on free museum passes, and more.

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

Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use sign language to communicate in basic ASL. All levels are welcome!

Sami will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library.

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

Young Journalists Club

Monday, April 20, 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 our latest edition. All are welcome! 

Read the past editions of the PHPL Chronicle

Upcoming
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

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Basics

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft will explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.

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

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Office Hours with Staff from IL Attorney General

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Chat with a representative from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General about how you can prevent consumer fraud and identity theft, or ask how Attorney General Kwame Raoul helps protect your individual rights and advocates for Illinois reside

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Office Hours with Staff from IL Attorney General

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Chat with a representative from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General about how you can prevent consumer fraud and identity theft, or ask how Attorney General Kwame Raoul helps protect your individual rights and advocates for Illinois reside

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Since 2015, the Treasurer's Office returned over 1 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares). Learn if you or your family have unclaimed property with the ICash program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Since 2015, the Treasurer's Office returned over 1 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares). Learn if you or your family have unclaimed property with the ICash program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property

Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Since 2015, the Treasurer's Office returned over 1 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares). Learn if you or your family have unclaimed property with the ICash program.