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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Clay Snowman

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Forge your own frozen friend with this DIY clay snowman craft kit. Each one comes with different accessories! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 12/8 - 12/19
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

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NYE Ring-It-In Pack

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Shine bright, ring in 2026!

Countdown to the New Year with sparkle, fun, and festive noise! Packs ready for pickup starting Monday, December 15.

Waitlist
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, December 17, 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

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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Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Gather for a fun variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, and playdough stations, and more! 

Turkey Trouble

Friday Fun Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Join Mrs. Julie for a short interactive storytime followed by a craft. 

Open
Registration Required
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Knit & Crochet Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

 

 

Grades 4-7

You bring the project, we supply the snacks! Hang out with fellow crafters and have some fun! 

No lessons provided. 

 

 

Open
Registration Required
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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Marker Journal

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the new year with a journal you can customize to make your very own! Kits will be available in the Teen Space. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Kick off the new year with art. Bring friends or drop in solo to listen to music as you create your original collage art. All supplies provided.

In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, January 7, 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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Quilter's Club

Thursday, January 8, 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!!

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Comic Crew: The Magic Fish

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12

Do you love comics? Do you have an eye for art or a penchant for panels? Then join our teen graphic novel book club where we discuss a new comic every month. Snacks and fun activities await! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
New Mexico

Adventure Club

Monday, January 12, 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 New Mexico.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Pebbles

Pebble Art

Monday, January 12, 2026 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

Get creative in the Lab! We will create unique art using twigs, pebbles and sea glass. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Pebbles

Pebble Art

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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

Get creative in the Lab! We will create unique art using twigs, pebbles and sea glass. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Gather for a fun variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, and playdough stations, and more! Birth-age 6 w/adult. No registration.

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Cameo Silhouette Stickers

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn how to create a vinyl sticker using Silhouette Studios software. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Stickers

Cameo Silhouette Stickers

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn how to create a vinyl sticker using Silhouette Studios software. All materials will be supplied. Priority given to PHPL cardholders. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Bookies Book Club: Henry Heckelbeck Series

Wednesday, January 21, 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 Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon, the first book in our series. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, January 21, 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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Korean Language Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

An engaging Korean storytime featuring songs and crafts! 

Open
Registration Required