The library will be closed Sunday, April 5th. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, April 6th.

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Smartphone Basics: iPhone

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn and review basic smartphone functions and settings, calling and texting, and even downloading apps! Don't forget to bring your smartphone! This session is for iPhones only.

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

HS Volunteers Needed - Tasty Art

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 9-12 are needed to help with our Tasty Art program. 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
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.

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

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Grades 3-6

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

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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

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

Cooking: Seasonal French Desserts

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come, relax, and spending the evening at the library with Chef Susan Maddox learning some great Spring French pastries that will make you a "hit" with your family and friends.

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

Mother's Day Craft

All Day 5/1 - 5/10
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

All ages .

Drop in and pick up a special craft to make for your mom. Pick up your kit starting on May 1, while supplies last.

 

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

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.

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

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.

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, May 1, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Classic Film: Hello Dolly (1969)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Presented in conjunction with the portrayal of lyricist Jerry Herman in Todd Hunt's, "How I Created Hello Dolly" on Monday, May 4, at 1pm!  Separate registration for each is required. 

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

Coding Club!

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Join our code master and think like a computer while programming with cool games and activities! 

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

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library! Browse and choose comic books to keep, have a snack, and feel free to stay to read your new comic book.

Comic books provided by Beyond Tomorrow Comics

This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - Saturday Collage Art

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help with our Saturday Collage Art. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
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

Concert: Petra Van Nuis/Andy Brown Quartet

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Enjoy a musically uplifting afternoon with the Petra van Nuis/Andy Brown Quartet!

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

Star Wars Party!

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Come join us for a small celebration of Star Wars! Will include activities and snacks. 

 

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

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

How I Created Hello Dolly

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Presented in conjunction with the classic film, "Hello Dolly", which will play in the library on Friday, May 1, at 1pm! Separate registration for each is required. 

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

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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 "Youth" group

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group: Ex'A+'m Energy Packs

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be packing the Ex'A+'m Energy Packs that will be given to students studying for finals. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!    

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phoneography: Android

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to take better photos with your Android smartphone, the camera you carry everywhere! Recommended for beginners. Participants should bring their own Android smartphones.

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

Cozy Coloring Club for Adults

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

The Mayo Clinic states that coloring can help folks relieve stress, promote mindfulness and add enjoyment to their day. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own coloring sheets, pencils, markers, & more.

Upcoming
Registration Required