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Pikachu Papercraft Kit

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pokémon’s 29th anniversary by creating an adorable Pikachu out of paper! Take-home kits are available in the Teen Space, so you can enjoy this fun craft activity at your ...

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

Service Hour Packet: Springtime Cheer

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Spread springtime cheer by making cards for Wheeling Township Home Delivered Meals recipients! Cards will brighten their day this spring. Earn one service hour! Take-hom...

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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
Event Details:

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 leve...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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, Seniors
Event Details:

NEW: MAKER'S MEETUPDrop-in for all crafters! Once a month, we reserve Lab time for any crafter that would like to meet up with fellow crafters, work on their art, and create a comm...

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

Pokémon Party!

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pokémon’s 29th anniversary at the library! Come catch the excitement with fun Pokémon-themed activities for everyone to enjoy.

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

Service Hour Packet: Operation Gratitude

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

Grades 6-12Pick up a take-home packet in the Teen Space, write notes of gratitude, and earn one service hour! Your messages will be included in care packages sent by Operation Grat...

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

Teen Craft & Go Kit: Spring Surprise

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

Grades 6-12Grab a surprise craft kit in the Teen Space and welcome spring with creativity!

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

Crochet Club

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-7You bring the project, we supply the snacks! Hang out with fellow crafters and have some fun! No lessons provided. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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Brother Embroidery Basics

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using the embroidery machine. First, a lecture on how-to, and then each participant will get to practice threading the machine and embroidering an initial on a ...

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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Brother Embroidery Basics

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using the embroidery machine. First, a lecture on how-to, and then each participant will get to practice threading the machine and embroidering an initial on a ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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
Event Details:

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 leve...

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

Discover: Graphite Circuits!

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Ever wondered if your pencil can light up a lightbulb? Come join us and find out!(Parents welcome~)

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Adventure Club

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultCome explore a different county each month with food and a craft. This month our adventure will begin in Ireland.

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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, March 13, 2025 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
Event Details:

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 ...

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

Tiny Watercolor Birds

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Terri Murphy will show you how to make tiny watercolor birds in this fun and easy to understand class.

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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.

Line Drawing Part 2

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This is the 2nd part of this 4 part series focusing on line drawing. You don't need to sign up for all 4 parts. You can pick and choose the ones you want. Sign up for one, or all f...

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

Line Drawing Part 2

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This is the 2nd part of this 4 part series focusing on line drawing. You don't need to sign up for all 4 parts. You can pick and choose the ones you want. Sign up for one, or all f...

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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.

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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
Event Details:

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 leve...

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

Teen Advisory Group: Rockin' Joy

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Spread joy in your own way! Paint and decorate rocks with cheerful messages or creative designs, then place them throughout the community to uplift someone’s day.One Ser...

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

Craft Supply Swap Collection Kickoff

03/24/2025 @ 10:00am to 03/27/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

It's that time of year to clean out your closets...and your craft rooms! We'll be accepting your unused, unwanted, and extra craft supplies to be re-gifted during our free swap Apr...

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Gnome Craft

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultSpring is here! Come make a wall hanging that everyone will enjoy. 

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - Gnome Craft

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers Grades 6-12Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help Mrs. Julie with Gnome Craft. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Gnome Craft

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Spring is here! Come make a wall hanging that everyone will enjoy. 

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Break Drop-in Craft

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Spring Break fun awaits! Head to the Lab and create an amazing seasonal craft. All materials are provided, and open to all ages. Patrons under the age of 14 need an adult with them...