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Bookies Book Club: The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class Series

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth

Grades 1-3

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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.

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

Wednesday, May 20, 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 date change! This is a Zoom watch party at the library; presenter is presenting remotely on Zoom.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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ILP: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang (ZOOM) NOTE DATE CHANGE

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Please note date change!

Virtual Event
Colorful crafting supplies and a handmade card.

Creative Crafters Drop-in

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop-in for all crafters! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12-2pm to meet fellow crafters, work on your art, and build a creative community.

Family Game Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Join us for our multicultural Family Game Night! Games included are: Chess, Ludo, Mahjong, Checkers, Jump-In - and many of your classic favorites including Chutes and Ladders!

Ages 3 and up

Kite Adventures!

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Decorate your own unique kite and then take it outside for a spin (if weather permits)!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
children playing instruments

Music Makers

Friday, May 22, 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 with Miss. Claire from Bach to Rock.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Seller prepares package.

Online Selling Basics

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to declutter your house? Join us for Online Selling Basics. You will learn all about different online marketplaces, what you need to sell an item, how to post it, and more in this class.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 27, 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

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Historical Portrayal: Lucille Ball

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
children dancing

Twinkle Toes

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Let’s get movin’ and groovin’ with Mrs. Natalie from Move the Beat. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Movie: 25 Cats from Qatar

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but beneath its glittering exterior lies a world populated by millions of street cats, often starving and in poor health.
Upcoming
Registration Required
art palatte

Father's Day Craft

All Day 6/1 - 6/21
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 dad. Pick up your kit starting on June 1, while supplies last.

 

colored wooden flower cutouts

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Wooden Flower Standee

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Decorate a wooden flower standee to start your own indoor garden this summer. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Music Appreciation: Neil Diamond, "Hit Man"

Monday, June 1, 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

Explore the incredible life and career of Neil Diamond, one of the biggest hitmakers of the past several decades, with over 130 million albums sold.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Cozy Coloring Club for Adults

Wednesday, June 3, 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
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

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.

Medicare

Medicare 101

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Medicare can be challenging and confusing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Classic Film Series: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Holly Golightly is a carefree New York playgirl who is scouring Manhattan looking for a suitable millionaire to marry.
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Concert: "Reprise" by Buffalo Grove Singers Encore

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Join us for this 30th anniversary celebration of the Buffalo Grove Singers! Concert will be comprised of songs from past performances that were voted fan favorites by our singers and past audiences.   

Upcoming
Registration Required