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HS Volunteers Needed - Simply Science: Playdough Circuits

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 9-12 are needed to help with our Simply Science 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

Simply Science: Playdough Circuits

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Discover how electricity works as we play with playdough!  

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

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Natural Living Series: Natural/Organic Lawn Care

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn about natural and organic lawn care without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Presented by lawn care expert Michael Kormanik.

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

Music Makers

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

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

Open
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

Movie: West Side Story (2021)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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

Pokemon Party!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary at the library! Come catch the excitement with fun Pokémon-themed activities for everyone to enjoy.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed- Pokemon Party

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help with the library's Pokemon Party program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Open
Registration Required

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $67, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Open
Registration Required

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $67, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Open
Registration Required

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $67, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

Open
Registration Required

VITA Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community

IRS-Certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. To qualify taxpayers must have an income of $67, 000 or less, or be disabled, or English is a second language.

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

Service Hour Packet: Color A Smile

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Color a cheerful drawing that will be sent to seniors, troops, or those in need of encouragement. 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: Flower Magnets

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ring in the springtime as you paint your own flower magnet! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Messy Monday

Monday, March 2, 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

Leslie Goddard: America's First Ladies

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

This program is presented in celebration of both Women's History Month and our country's 250th Anniversary!

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, March 3, 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 "Youth" group

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, March 3, 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 "Teens" group

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Maintenance

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.

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, March 4, 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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

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

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Grades K-5

Start with free build fun, get surprised halfway with a twisty new task, and take home a LEGO mystery accessory each time! Bricks, brains, and big imaginations welcome!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required