Event List

Join us for this special event! The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents, "Dear Rhoda" with live musical accompaniment!

Ever since Erik Larson’s Devil in The White City, the murderous, swindler H.H. Holmes has been linked to the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.  What else was Holmes involved with in Chicago? What new links to two heavyweights Thomas B.

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

The Essential Houdini is a biographical journey through the life of the world’s most legendary escape artist—from his birth in Budapest to his final curtain call.

This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the Library, and even where you can learn to make your own 3D prints! For ages 13 and up.

Enjoy fun activities and games with the family while learning beginning ASL! Presented by experienced ASL instructor, Sami Gutzmer.

Fight in a Pokemon battle, but not as the trainers! Pick from a roster of awesome Pokemon and battle your friends as that Pokemon, and maybe win some prizes! 

Ages 2-6 w/adult

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

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in Nora Ephron's wonderfully romantic comedy about two people drawn together by destiny. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

For much of the 20^th Century Chicagoland was the manufacturing capital of the WORLD! More appliances, bicycles, candy, clothing, electronics, furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, pinball machines, toys, tools, trac

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

Enjoy a game of strategy and luck! Participants will learn the rules and experience hands-on game play. This session is great for both beginners and competitive players.

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. 

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!

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Let’s get movin’ and groovin’ as we explore different dances through movement, imagination, and structured play. 

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.

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.

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.