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Service Hours Packet: Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Make a birthday for a sick child even brighter with a beautiful birthday card. Packets are available in the Teen Space and earn teens one service hour.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft and Go: Baby Yoda Puppet

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Recreate all your favorite Baby Yoda moments with this adorable puppet craft. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 5/12 - 5/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Calm Fest

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Explore sensory stations, try some kids yoga, and create your own mindful breathing craft. 

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

Kite Adventures!

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Decorate your own unique kite and then take it outside for a spin (if weather permits)!

 

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.

Line Drawing: Found Photography

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

In this class, we will learn how to use line work to decorate vintage photos.  This class is presented in the Lab by Creativebug.   All materials supplied.

 

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.

Line Drawing: Found Photography

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

In this class, we will learn how to use line work to decorate vintage photos.  This class is presented in the Lab by Creativebug.   All materials supplied.

 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Video Game Scratch Art

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Get your game on as you etch your own brilliant designs onto a paper video game device. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Saturday Collage Art

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 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

Create original, frame-worthy art using a variety of colorful paper. As a bonus challenge, create a fruit basket using paper cutouts!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Youth Volunteers Needed - Stuffie Sitters

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help as sitters with the Stuffie Sleepover at the library. Warning those stuffed friends might get into some mischief, so be ready!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Pop Up Pride Crafts

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us in the Teen Space for a drop in craft where we'll be making Pride bracelets and buttons.

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

Miss Make Believe: The Kindness Show

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Family

Join us for a highly engaging magic variety show, followed by a balloon-twisting extravaganza! Registration required.  

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.

Street Art Class: Fundamentals

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

Create your own original street art! Join us for Nino's presentation on the fundamentals of Street Art and Street Art mediums, including the rise and style of the artist, Banksy. Examples, techniques, and hands-on assistance included. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Young Artists Workshops: Colored Pencil Wildcats

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Young artists will use colored pencils on black paper to design their choice of wildcat, inspired by beautifully lit photographs of these majestic animals from around the world.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Budding Artists

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth

Ages 2-6 w/adult

Local art teacher, Sandie Enk, is back to help you create a one-of-a-kind summer themed masterpiece with your little one. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Smarty Pants

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Family
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Smash Bros. Tournament!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Play as your favorite Nintendo characters and defeat your rivals in a fun virtual fight!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pixel Perler Bead Keychains

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Craft your favorite video game characters and icons into 8-bit style perler bead keychains.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Night: Mini Golf

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family

All ages, w/adult

Putt through the library stacks! Tackle wacky challenges and create your own mini golf game to take home.

Drop in anytime and stay as long as it suits your family — the fun never stops!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Service Hour Packet: Letters to Girls Love Mail

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Write an encouraging letter to a person recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Packets are available in the Teen Space and earn teens one service hour.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft and Go: Papercraft Creeper

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Create your own Minecraft Creeper in this quick and easy papercraft kit. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Game Night: Bowling

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family

All ages, w/adult

Bowling in the library? You bet! Enjoy wacky, no-lane-needed games in the stacks—then make and take home your own mini bowling set!

Drop in anytime and stay as long as it suits your family — the fun never stops!

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.

Street Art Class: Modern Techniques

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

This lecture/hands-on class will be a continuation of Street Art: Fundamentals. Earlier class not necessary to attend, so please join us!

Upcoming
Registration Required