Event List

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. 

Grades 1-3

Make new friends, talk about books, and enjoy fun group activities inspired by Simon Says, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

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.

Gather for a fun variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, playdough stations, and more! 

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.

Financial advisor, Victor Simonelli, will guide participants on creating a plan for family, lifestyle and health care considerations and helps families prepare for seniors' substantial, and often unexpected costs of care and housing.

Please note: this is a Zoom watch party at the library; presenter is presenting remotely on Zoom.

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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.

Based on an incredible true story, Mike and Claire are two down-on-their-luck musicians who prove that it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.

Learn how to use Tinkercad and create something to 3D print at our awesome Lab!

We are holding a craft supply giveaway today. Everyone will receive a bag to take their new-found treasures home. Golden Ticket holders may enter at 10am. At 10:30am, all patrons may enter and "Shop the Swap"!

We are holding a craft supply giveaway today. Everyone will receive a bag to take their new-found treasures home.  At 10:30am, all patrons may enter and "Shop the Swap"! The swap will run until noon. 

Rescheduled and with additional musicians! Join us for and experience the beautiful music of the renown Chicago-based Bengali band, Ochin Pakhi!

Grades 6-12

Discover the joys of junk journaling as you will learn how to take cast aside items and recycle them into a journal to keep your best memories, ideas, and vibes.

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own tasty treat.

Join historian and former detective Ray Johnson, aka "Chicago's History Cop", as he unravels the many myths and legends surrounding the Titanic Disaster - as well as many little known Chicago links to that ill-fated night of April 14, 1912!

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! 

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.

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Norridge Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

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 Android phones only.

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:

With her talent, charm, and illuminating sense of humor, comedian, actress, and singer, Carol Burnett continues to grab hold of audiences today. Join Michelle Gibbons as she portrays this brilliant and beloved celebrity!