Event List

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth Department during center hours when you're available. 

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school study buddy–no registration required!

Whether you're creating a flyer, social media post, or birthday invite, Canva can help you make it look amazing—no design skills needed.

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

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

Play as your favorite video game characters and defeat your rivals in a fun virtual fight! (No DLC characters will be available.

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Join Mrs. Julie for a short interactive storytime followed by a craft. 

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own pancakes.

High School volunteers grades 9-12 needed to help with the Young Journalists Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info,  if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in this class. Learn how AI works, its current applications, limitations, and ethical considerations to understand its impact on society and our future.

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth Department during center hours when you're available. 

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school study buddy–no registration required!

Paul Lisnek will be presenting virtually. This registration is to attend a watch party in the library. 

WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek will speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

Drop in to hear stories and dance your heart out with Mrs. Julie.

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with our Builders Lab Drop-In. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info,  if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Shake, rattle, and roll! Explore different music and instruments with the teachers from Bach to Rock. 

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with our K-Pop Demon Hunters Party program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info,  if this is your first time volunteering at the library.