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Collection Kickoff for Craft Supply Swap

03/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 04/16/2026 @ 9:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Craft Supply Swap KICKOFF!
March 23-28 anytime the library is open.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization: Records and Cassettes

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Preserve your old music by learning to digitize your old vinyl records and cassettes using equipment available in The Lab.

Open
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

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Craft Supply Swap-Golden Ticket Donors

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

We are holding a craft supply giveaway today. Everyone will receive a bag to take their new-found treasures home. Golden Ticket holders may enter at 10am. At 10:30am, all patrons may enter and "Shop the Swap"!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

We are holding a craft supply giveaway today. Everyone will receive a bag to take their new-found treasures home.  At 10:30am, all patrons may enter and "Shop the Swap"! The swap will run until noon. 

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

Paint Pouring

Monday, April 20, 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

Join us in the Lab to create your one-of-a-kind piece of art using a paint pouring technique. All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Smartphone Basics: Android

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn and review basic smartphone functions and settings, calling and texting, and even downloading apps! Don't forget to bring your smartphone! This session is for Android phones only.

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

Weiss Ratings Database - How to Make & Stick to a Budget

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults

Making a budget doesn’t have to be all about sacrifices and saving money – it can be a road map to your future financial goals. This webinar will discuss:

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group
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Paint Pouring

Wednesday, April 22, 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

Join us in the Lab to create your one-of-a-kind piece of art using a paint pouring technique. All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders.

Open
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

Creative Crafters Drop-in

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop-in for all crafters! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12-2pm to meet fellow crafters, work on your art, and build a creative community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smartphone Basics: iPhone

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn and review basic smartphone functions and settings, calling and texting, and even downloading apps! Don't forget to bring your smartphone! This session is for iPhones only.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phoneography: Android

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to take better photos with your Android smartphone, the camera you carry everywhere! Recommended for beginners. Participants should bring their own Android smartphones.

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

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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

Sublimation 101

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create a design in Silhouette Studio to sublimate onto a ceramic car coaster. Sublimation is a technique that uses heat and pressure to ink a color image onto your material. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phoneography: iPhone

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to take better photos with your iPhone, the camera you carry everywhere! Recommended for beginners. Participants should bring their own iPhones.

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

Sublimation 101

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create a design in Silhouette Studio to sublimate onto a ceramic car coaster. Sublimation is a technique that uses heat and pressure to ink a color image onto your material. 

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

Quilter's Club

Thursday, May 14, 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!!

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

Beginner Watercolors

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Explore watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple techniques, experiment with color, and create a small painting while building confidence with this relaxing and creative medium. 

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

Inkscape 101

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s

Learn to use Inkscape, a free and open-source graphics editor, in order to design projects for our laser cutter. The project for this class will be etching pint glasses. Materials will be provided.

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

Weiss Ratings Database - Saving for Retirement

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're 10, 20, or 30 years away from retirement, this webinar will discuss a number of ways that you can plan and save for retirement. We’ll discuss:

Virtual Event
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

Beginner Watercolors

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

Explore watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple techniques, experiment with color, and create a small painting while building confidence with this relaxing and creative medium. 

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

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

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

Creative Crafters Drop-in

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Drop-in for all crafters! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month from 12-2pm to meet fellow crafters, work on your art, and build a creative community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Online Selling Basics

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to declutter your house? Join us for Online Selling Basics. You will learn all about different online marketplaces, what you need to sell an item, how to post it, and more in this class.

Upcoming
Registration Required