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Young Journalists Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

The news team will huddle to come up with story ideas for our winter newspaper edition! Snacks provided.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Crafty Kids Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family

Cool off with a variety of engaging self-exploratory activities featuring yoga, sensory play, collage craft, and playdough stations, and more! 

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

Simply Science: Turkey Rockets

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Learn about the science of force and pressure as we construct turkey rockets to test how fast they can travel. 

Full
Registration Required
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Concert: John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Concert, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Welcome in the holiday season with a special performance of the John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group

Korean Language Storytime

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

An engaging Korean storytime featuring songs and crafts! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use sign language to communicate in basic ASL.

Sami will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Since 2015, the Treasurer's Office returned over 1 Billion in assets (cash and value of returned shares). Learn if you or your family have unclaimed property with the ICash program.

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

VITA Volunteer Orientation

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Volunteers
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn how to become a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer and join our team of Saturday tax preparers.

New volunteers should attend at 9 am.

 

Open
Registration Required
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Collage Art Drop-In

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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

This is a perfect opportunity to create beautiful, inventive holiday cards for loved ones. All supplies provided.

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Concert: Holiday Harmonies by the Buffalo Grove Singers Encore!

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Buffalo Grove Singers Encore! is pleased to present "Holiday Harmonies", a fun-filled family concert that features many of your favorite holiday songs such as "Sleigh Ride", "Let It S

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Office Hours with Staff from IL State Representative Mary Beth Canty, District 54

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Staff from Rep. Mary Beth Canty's office will be available in the library. Get help from the state government, get resources for families and seniors, information on free museum passes, and more.

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Family Gingerbread House

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Gather the entire crew for a heartwarming day filled with laughter, creativity, and connection! Register as a family (just one kit per group), and we’ll provide everything you need for the fun.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Sign Language Class

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn to use sign language to communicate in basic ASL.

Sami will be presenting in the library, please join us in the library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Family Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone

Gather the entire crew for a heartwarming day filled with laughter, creativity, and connection! Register as a family (just one kit per group), and we’ll provide everything you need for the fun.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Gingerbread House

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Everyone

Gather the entire crew for a heartwarming day filled with laughter, creativity, and connection! Register as a family (just one kit per group), and we’ll provide everything you need for the fun.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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! 

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

Attend in the Library: An Evening with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Election, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Paul Lisnek will be presenting virtually. This registration is to attend a watch party in the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Attend Online: An Evening with Paul Lisnek

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Election, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek will speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

Virtual Event