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Sublimation coaster

Sublimation Coasters

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we introduce our sublimation printer that will help us create vibrant, permanent designs on a wide range of products by transferring dye directly into the material. For ...

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Sublimation coaster

Sublimation Coasters

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we introduce our sublimation printer that will help us create vibrant, permanent designs on a wide range of products by transferring dye directly into the material. For ...

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In Stitches

NEW: In Stitches Drop-In

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop by the Lab with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experience levels we...

snowman wine glass

Snowman Wine Glass for Tealight

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

Warm up in the Lab and join us to create your own Snowman Wine Glass Tea Light Holder. Great for cozying up with a good book! All materials and instructions will be supplied. Prefe...

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snowman wine glass

Snowman Wine Glass for Tealight

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Warm up in the Lab and join us to create your own Snowman Wine Glass Tea Light Holder. Great for cozying up with a good book! All materials and instructions will be supplied. Prefe...

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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, January 23, 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...

In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, February 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...

button

Button Making

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's button makers and make your own free button, magnet or keychain. Please select a graphic and email it to bselep@phpl.info to be prepped for your button. ...

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button

Button Making

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's button makers and make your own free button, magnet or keychain. Please select a graphic and email it to bselep@phpl.info to be prepped for your button. ...

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Quilting Club

Quilter's Club

Thursday, February 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 ...

Line drawing

Creative Bug Line Drawing

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

Welcome to our Line Drawing series presented through Creative Bug. This series has 4 parts, however, you are not required to attend all 4. You may register for each one you are int...

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Line drawing

Creative Bug Line Drawing

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

Welcome to our Line Drawing series presented through Creative Bug. This series has 4 parts, however, you are not required to attend all 4. You may register for each one you are int...

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In Stitches

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...

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...

AI Basics

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence in this class. Learn about AI's history, how it works, current applications, limitations, and ethical considerations to understa...

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In Stitches

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...

Cut the Cord; Prospect Heights Public Library; cutting cable; Streaming; netflix; Hulu; Roku; movies, shows, news, and teams

Cut the Cord

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will examine a few of the various devices, methods, and services that allow you to save money by ditching your cable subscription while still keeping up with your favorite shows...

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Quilting Club

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 ...

Internet Security; Prospect Heights Public Library; Antivirus; spam; passwords; encryption

Internet Security

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to safely use the web by using secure passwords, understanding antivirus and security settings, recognizing suspicious emails and websites, and avoiding spyware and virus...

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In Stitches

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...

Sublimation Printing Basics

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Turn ordinary items into personalized treasures! This class will teach you the essentials of sublimation printing, from creating custom designs to applying them on a variety of sur...

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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, March 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...

Digitization: Photos, Slides, and Videos; VHS; DVD; Photography; Archiving; Digitize; Digital Scanners; Prospect Heights Public Library

Digitization: Photos, Slides, and Videos

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Preserve memories by learning to digitize your old negatives, slides, photos, and videos. We’ll go over basic digitization techniques using technology available in the Lab.

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, April 2, 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...