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Young Artists Workshops: Critter Chorus Creations

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Animal sounds and songs come together to make a crazy chorus! Pick your favorite animal and illustrate its song using markers, paint, and real music pages.

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

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

This event is in the "Youth" group

Adventure Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Come explore a different place each month with food, music, and a craft. This month our adventure will take place in Wisconsin.

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

Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose.

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

Sublimation 101

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create a design in Silhouette Studio to sublimate onto a ceramic car coaster. Sublimation is a technique that uses heat and pressure to ink a color image onto your material. 

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

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phoneography: iPhone

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

Sublimation 101

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create a design in Silhouette Studio to sublimate onto a ceramic car coaster. Sublimation is a technique that uses heat and pressure to ink a color image onto your material. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in grade 6–adult are needed to help as chess mentors with the Youth Chess Club.

Volunteers in grades 6–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

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

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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, Tweens

Grades K-8

Newbie or champ? Play, learn, and level up your skills with help from our instructor and teen mentors. All levels welcome—let’s make some moves!

 

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

Polish Storytime: Outdoor Games

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Join us outside for stories in Polish, summery games and an indoor craft. The last storytime before summer break!

   

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

Quilter's Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s

Drop-in to the Quilting Club. All ability levels welcome from beginner to expert. Please note there will not be any formal lessons. Bring your own sewing machines and projects. We provide the space...you provide the FUN!!

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

Music Appreciation: Enjoying the Symphony

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

How do we listen to a symphony? What  structures are used in the music? What should we listen for? Music historian/educator Jim Kendros brings you the ultimate guide for symphonic enjoyment!

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

Smash Bros. Tourney!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required

Staff In-Service

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District

The Library is closed for a half day to hold staff training

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

3D Printer's Club!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

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

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

Little Chefs

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Stir up some fun with your grown up and make your own ?

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

Making the Declaration of Independence: Historical and Philosophical Sources

Monday, May 18, 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 will be presented as part of honoring our nation's 250th Birthday!

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

Pages from the Past

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux

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

Beginner Watercolors

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Explore watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple techniques, experiment with color, and create a small painting while building confidence with this relaxing and creative medium. 

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 19, 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, May 19, 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

Fin‘A+’ls Focus & Fuel

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

Prep for exams at the library! Study solo or with friends in the Teen Space or study rooms. Make sure to visit the Youth Program room to get a sweet tweet from our s'mores station! 

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

ILP: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang (Attend in the Library)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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

Upcoming
Registration Required