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Service Hour Packet: Color A Smile

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

Grades 6-12

Color a cheerful drawing that will be sent to seniors, troops, or those in need of encouragement. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, teens, adults, Volunteers

Volunteers Needed - Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Volunteers in high school–adult are needed to help with Young Artists Reception. 

Volunteers in grades 9–12:
If this is your first time volunteering at the library, please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info

Open
Registration Required
Study Buddy Homework Center text with the dates Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:30pm with an illustration of an older student sitting with a younger student looking at paperwork

HS Volunteers Needed - Study Buddies

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth Department during center hours when you're available. 

Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Open
Registration Required
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Teen Advisory Group: Easter Eggs for Fill A Heart 4 Kids

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be decorating Easter eggs to donate to Fill A Heart 4 Kids for their Easter baskets for foster children. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!

Open
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Open
Registration Required
Text states Gifts for Seniors

Service Hour Packet: Cards for Gifts For Seniors

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Create cards that will be sent to isolated elders and share the love of community. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Teen Advisory Group: Summer Reading Prep

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be helping to prep the library for Summer Reading! Come help make goodies that will be given out all summer long. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Happy Birthday Kirby!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help with our Happy Birthday Kirby program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Teen Volunteers Needed Grades 9-12

HS Volunteers Needed - Tasty Art

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens

Volunteers grades 9-12 are needed to help with our Tasty Art program. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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Teen Advisory Group: Ex'A+'m Energy Packs

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This month we will be packing the Ex'A+'m Energy Packs that will be given to students studying for finals. Supplies will be provided. Earn one service hour, enjoy snacks, and make a difference!    

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers - Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Text stating Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book Club. Email Robin, reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

Upcoming
Registration Required