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A picture of two hands holding a book in front of a cell with the words Liberation Library circling it. Below are the words Bookmarks for Liberation Library Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hour Packet: Bookmarks for Liberation Library

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Add to the joy of reading by making bookmarks for books that will go to incarcerated teens. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.

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The words Origami Monster Bookmark, showing a picture of origami bookmarks placed in a book.

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Origami Monster Bookmark

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make a munching monster origami bookmark to help save your place in all your reading adventures! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap Prep

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers are needed to help set up for the Craft Swap by arranging tables and organizing craft supplies. Your help will ensure everything is ready for a fun and creative event!

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Happy Birthday Kirby

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Happy Birthday Kirby event.

Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!

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Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grade 9-Adult

Volunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Simply Science

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteer grades 6-12 needed to help with Simply Science event.

Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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A picture of a house with Confetti Foundation written inside. Includes the text Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children Service Packet Grades 6-12

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.

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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.

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Collage Art on Saturday, May 3 from 10:30am to 4pm. All Ages. Drop In.

Saturday Collage Art

Saturday, May 3, 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, Family, Everyone

Create original, frame-worthy art using a variety of colorful cut paper.

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Cover of the book First Time for Everthing

ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Family

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

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Virtual Event

May the 4th Be With You!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens

Come join us for a small celebration of Star Wars! Will include activities and snacks. 

 

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Teen Advisory Group: Summer Reading Prep

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grades 6-12

Summer Reading is just around the corner. Help us assemble summer reading goodies that will be given to our younger readers. Earn one service hour.

One Service Hour

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Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with LEGO Builders Club. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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.

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Quilting Club

Quilter's Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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!!

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Human Library

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to support this unique and meaningful event.

Volunteers will be doing the following:

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Human Library

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors

**Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Human Library Event!**  

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Human Library

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to support this unique and meaningful event.

Volunteers will be doing the following:

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Human Library

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to support this unique and meaningful event.

Volunteers will be doing the following:

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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

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Fin‘A+’ls Focus & Fuel

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 9-12

Prep for exams at the library! Study solo or with friends in the Teen Space or study rooms. Make sure to visit the Youth Program room to build your own sandwich as you build up your testing skills!

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Youth Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Volunteers grades 6-12 are needed to help as chess mentors for the library's Youth Chess Club. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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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)!

 

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