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Teen Space Highlights
Think Positive Velvet Art Kit
Monday, July 1 | Grades 6-12 | NR
Color in these black velvet posters with colored markers or pencils! Kits available starting July 1 in the Youth Department, while supplies last.
Renew It: Clothing Swap
Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, All day | Grades 9-12 | NR
Take on the fast fashion industry and pick out new-to-you clothing! You do not need to have donated to attend this event!
Mermaid Tail Keychain Kit
Monday, July 15 | Grades 6-12 | NR
Learn how to tie three macramé knots to create a colorful macramé keychain! Kits available starting July 15 in the Youth Department, while supplies last.
Iced Coffee Koozie
Tuesday, July 23, 2-3pm | Grades 9-12 | R
Learn how to make custom koozie with our heat press.
Adult Program Highlights
Tales of Forgotten Chicago
Monday, July 1, 1pm | In-Person Speaker | R
Based on Rich Lindberg’s latest book, “Tales of Forgotten Chicago,” this presentation covers forgotten or familiar episodes from the Windy City’s colorful history.
History of Billy Joel
Wednesday, July 10, 7pm | In-Person Speaker | R
Gary Wenstrup presents The History of Billy Joel. Although Joel has not released a new rock album in years, he remains one of the most popular performers in music history.
Nature Speaks: Aanii, Our Relationship with Insects and the Plants They Pollinate
Wednesday, July 17, 7pm | Virtual Speaker | R
PHNRC discusses the Anishinaabe relationship with insects and the perspective behind it.
Things Our Grandmas Knew How To Do, But Never Taught Our Moms Like Making Bread
Monday, July 29, 7pm | In-Person Speaker | R
Come in and learn how to make the bread grandma should have shown you. A program with Andrea Pracht.
Youth Program Highlights
Take & Make Craft Kit: Ice Cream Cone
July | All ages | NR
Cookie Taste Test
Monday, July 8, 3-4pm | Grades 2-8 | R
Squeegee Painting
Thursday, July 18, 3-4pm | Grades 5-8 | R
Budding Artists
Friday, July 12, 11am-12pm | Ages 2-6 w/adult | R
Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
Wednesday, July 24, 3-4pm | All ages | R
Youth Chess Competition
Wednesday, July 24, 4-5:30pm | Grades 1-8 | R
Tech Talk
Welcome to the Lab
Tuesday, July 9, 7-8pm | R
Welcome to our maker space, the Lab. The Lab includes 3D printing, digitization tools, laser cutting, embroidery, and more. Join us to learn about all the things the Lab has to offer.
Quilting Club
Thursday, July 11, 12:30-3pm
Drop-in with the Quilting Club/Guild. All ability levels welcome from beginner to expert. Please note there will be no formal lessons. Bring your own sewing machines and projects. We provide the space... you provide the FUN!! You do not need to be a Prospect Heights Library card holder.
Online Selling Basics
Tuesday, July 16, 2-3pm | R
Looking to declutter your house? Or maybe make some extra money? Then join us for Online Selling Basics. You will learn about different online marketplaces, what you need to sell an item, how to post it, and more in this class.
Button Making 101
Wednesday, July 24, 1-2pm Thursday, July 25, 7-8pm | R
Use the library’s button makers to 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! All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders.