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The Color Purple (the musical)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in t...

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simply science

Simply Science: Brushbots!

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Grades 1-8 Make a brushbot and race it!   

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Finals Take Home Pack

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Snacks, self-care tips, and more! Get a little pre-finals encouragement and energy with a Finals Take Home Pack. Pick up a pack in the Youth Department starting May 23.  &n...

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Finals Take Home Pack

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Snacks, self-care tips, and more! Get a little pre-finals encouragement and energy with a Finals Take Home Pack. Pick up a pack in the Youth Department starting May 23.  &n...

Department Head Meetings

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Department Head Meeting:

Department Manager's meet to discuss library activities

Genealogy; Family tree; Family history; research; Ancestry; Prospect Heights Public Library

Genealogy @ Your Library

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to effectively use the Library’s free online genealogy resources to find your ancestors online and jumpstart your family history research.

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Finals Take Home Pack

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Snacks, self-care tips, and more! Get a little pre-finals encouragement and energy with a Finals Take Home Pack. Pick up a pack in the Youth Department starting May 23.  &n...

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Discover: Clocks!

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Learn about the history of clocks, and then design your own!

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sign language club

Sign Language Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

 Grades 1-5 Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more!  

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Chicago Rippers

The Chicago Rippers

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s
Event Details:

For almost two years from May 1981 through December 1982, a crew of serial killers hunted down as many as 20 victims in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Who were they? ...

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Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The LAB 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

Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Human Library

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to help with the Human Library event. Email Mrs. Alice J Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library...

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Human Library

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Come connect with individuals from various backgrounds and gain a deeper understanding beyond categories and labels. Stop by anytime from 4 pm - 8 pm to borrow a Human Book for 30-...

Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Human Library

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to help with the Human Library event. Email Mrs. Alice J Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library...

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Pride Flower Keychain Kit

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a colorful flower power keychain out of pony beads! Kits available in the Youth Department starting June 1, while supplies last.  

FD craft

Father's Day Craft

All Day 6/1 - 6/16
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

All ages. Make a special gift for your dad. Pick up your kit starting on June 1, while supplies last.  

Teen Volunteers

Teen Volunteers Needed - PH Community Days

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:45am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen volunteers needed to help with face painting simple, fun designs during PH Community Days. Please meet library staff at PH Police Department at 9am. Volunteers will be given a...

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Offsite Event
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Mindful Monday

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:15am
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High School Librarian Erica will be live on Facebook to teach you an anxiety-busting breathing exercise.

Virtual Event
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Youth Volunteers Needed - Illinois Storm Chasers

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Illinois Storm Chasers gathering. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library...

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Illinois Storm Chasers

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

All Ages Explore extreme weather with the Illinois Storm Chasers. Discover the world of storm chasing, complete with demonstrations about tornadoes and air mass!  

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