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Collage in blue hues with diamond shapes.

Collage Art with Diamond Pattern

Monday, March 2, 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 and create your own original piece of artwork using our materials. All materials supplied. Priority to PHPL cardholders.  Ages 16 & up. R

 

Open
Registration Required
Computer Maintenance; Prospect Heights Public Library; PC; Mac; Laptops; security; updates;

Computer Maintenance

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.

Open
Registration Required
Collage in blue hues with diamond shapes.

Collage Art with Diamond Pattern

Wednesday, March 4, 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 and create your own original piece of artwork using our materials. All materials supplied. Priority to PHPL cardholders.  Ages 16 & up. R

 

Open
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Button Making 101; Prospect Heights Public Library, Buttons, keychains, magnets; American Button machine

Button Making 101

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn to use the library's button makers to make your own free button, magnet, or keychain. Graphics will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
quilt

Quilter's Club

Thursday, March 12, 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!!

Orange notebook with a name sticker in rainbow colors.

Silhouette Cameo Stickers

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Using Silhouette Studios software and cutter, learn to design, print and cut your own stickers to decorate your car, computer, tumbler and more. All materials supplied. Basic computer skills required. Priority to PHPL cardholders.

Open
Registration Required

Create With Canva

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're creating a flyer, social media post, or birthday invite, Canva can help you make it look amazing—no design skills needed.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Orange notebook with a name sticker in rainbow colors.

Silhouette Cameo Stickers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Using Silhouette Studios software and cutter, learn to design, print and cut your own stickers to decorate your car, computer, tumbler and more. All materials supplied. Basic computer skills required. Priority to PHPL cardholders.

Open
Registration Required
In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Black sign background advertising the craft supply swap with craft supplies around the frame.

Collection Kickoff for Craft Supply Swap

03/24/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/28/2026 @ 6:00pm
Cafe Area at 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.

Collection of color craft supplies like pom poms, pipe cleaners, washi tape and more.

Spring Break Drop-in Craft at the Lab

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come to the Lab and get creative. Supplies will be available for you to have fun and get crafty. 

Intro to 3D Printing; Prospect Heights Public Library; 3D Printer, TinkerCAD; Thingiverse; 3D prints

Intro to 3D Printing

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the Library, and even where you can learn to make your own 3D prints! For ages 13 and up.

Open
Registration Required
Collection of color craft supplies like pom poms, pipe cleaners, washi tape and more.

Spring Break Craft Drop-in in the Lab

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come to the Lab and get creative. Supplies will be available for you to have fun and get crafty. 

Collection of color craft supplies like pom poms, pipe cleaners, washi tape and more.

Spring Break Drop-in Craft at the Lab

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Come to the Lab and get creative. Supplies will be available for you to have fun and get crafty. 

In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

Embroidery 101

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn the basics of using our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine. Everyone will get a chance to try and thread the machine. We will embroider initials if there is sufficient time. Priority to PHPL cardholders

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Genealogy; Family tree; Family history; research; Ancestry; Prospect Heights Public Library

Genealogy @ Your Library

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

Learn to effectively use the Library’s free online genealogy resources to find your ancestors online and jumpstart your family history research.

Upcoming
Registration Required

Embroidery 101

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Learn the basics of using our Brother SE1900 embroidery machine. Everyone will get a chance to try and thread the machine. We will embroider initials if there is sufficient time. Priority to PHPL cardholders

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Colorful quilt with a star pattern.

Quilter's Club

Thursday, April 9, 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!!

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
In Stitches

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.

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"!

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.