The library will close at 6pm Wednesday, November 27th, and remain closed all day Thursday, November 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, November 29th.

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Encore ILP: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

All Day
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Author, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded ...

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Black cover with a meandering white river is the backdrop for the title "The Might Red" printed in red block letters followed by the authors name in a sandy brown letters.

Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

The Mighty Red  by  Louise Erdrich. Teenagers prepare to marry. The groom is a wealthy star athlete. The hard-working bride is much more blue collar. Set during the housi...

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Miracle Club

Movie: THE MIRACLE CLUB

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Set in 1967, a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily, Eileen, and Dolly of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one ...

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Chess

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you up for a rousing game of chess? Come in and test your mettle against fellow chess players of all skills levels, chat and trade strategies and enjoy some refreshments.

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D-Day

HISTORY REVEALED: D-DAY ON OMAHA BEACH: HOW US NAVY DESTROYERS SAVED THE LANDING

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

The June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy was failing on Omaha Beach, the troops were pinned down US Navy Destroyers on their own initiative intervened and saved the day providi...

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D-Day

ENCORE HISTORY REVEALED: D-DAY ON OMAHA BEACH: HOW US NAVY DESTROYERS SAVED THE LANDING

All Day
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
History, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Encore Recording is viewable for 7 days until 2/27.  The June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy was failing on Omaha Beach, the troops were pinned down   US Nav...

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Posture

Conditions of the Foot & Ankle

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

In this class, R.J. Zamar, a licensed physical therapist will present common painful conditions of the foot & ankle along with recommendations and treatments for these conditio...

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Happiness Hour

Happiness Hour: Special Edition- Valentine Date Night Event

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

Enjoy special times as you sip mocktails with other couples and benefit from a very unique and therapeutic music and art experience specifically designed to help you align yourself...

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Flo

Nature Speaks: Live from Scotland, Flo Blackbourn, "Why Not Scotland?" - Lessons Learned on my Rewilding Journey

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Movie, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

In the summer of 2023 a young Scot, Flo Blackbourn, traveled to nature restoration projects in six European countries, including her home country of Scotland, meeting numerous expe...

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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three girls stand in front of an art board displaying colorful artwork

Young Artists Reception

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Art Reception, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Meet the local young artists who have created the artwork displayed throughout the Library during March in honor of Youth Art Month. Bring your friends and family to meet the artis...

Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

TBA

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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Happiness Hour

Happiness Hour: Special Edition- Take Your Mom/Grandma To Paris Event

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy special times as you sip mocktails with your Mom/Grandma and benefit from a very unique and therapeutic music and art experience specifically designed to help you align yours...

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

TBA

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

TBA

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

TBA

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

TBA

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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