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Different colored paints poured over a white canvas.

Paint Pouring

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Join us in the Lab to create your one-of-a-kind piece of art using a paint pouring technique. All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Ceramic coasters with a fall theme modge podged onto them.

Creative Crafters Drop-in

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop-in for all crafters! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12-2pm to meet fellow crafters, work on your art, and build a creative community.

Happy Birthday Kirby!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Cooking, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate the 34th birthday of the best Nintendo character, Kirby! We will have snacks and fun activities! 

Upcoming
Registration Required

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
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.

Messy Monday

Monday, May 4, 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
art supplies

Budding Artists

Friday, May 8, 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

Come create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with help from Mrs. Sandie.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 5/11 - 5/29
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

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Bookies Book Club: The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class Series

Wednesday, May 20, 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 Emma McKenna, Full Out, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Messy Monday

Monday, June 8, 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

Messy Monday

Monday, July 6, 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