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Service Hour Packet: Color A Smile

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Pick up a Color A Smile take-home packet in the Teen Space. Your cheerful drawings will be sent to seniors, troops, and those in need of encouragement. Contribute to thi...

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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

Study Buddy Tutors Needed

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...

D23 Winter Family SAIL Night @ The Library

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Calling all School District 23 SAIL students and their families!Join us for an evening of creativity and winter fun:Student Showcase: Admire a delightful display of student-created...

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Snack Smart for Your Heart

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 6 - AdultJoin Shyla Sood, the 2024 American Heart Association Chicago Teen of Impact Winner, for a hands-on workshop on heart-healthy snacks! Shyla, a passionate teen heart h...

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The words Pikachu Papercraft, with an image of a Pikachu made of paper beneath it.

Pikachu Papercraft Kit

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Pokémon’s 29th anniversary by creating an adorable Pikachu out of paper! Take-home kits are available in the Teen Space, so you can enjoy this fun craft activity at your ...

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Service Hour Packet: Springtime Cheer

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Spread springtime cheer by making cards for Wheeling Township Home Delivered Meals recipients! Cards will brighten their day this spring. Earn one service hour! Take-hom...

Sublimation Mugs

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we introduce our sublimation printer that will help us create vibrant, permanent designs on a wide range of products by transferring dye directly into the material. For ...

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Sublimation Mugs

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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
Event Details:

Join us as we introduce our sublimation printer that will help us create vibrant, permanent designs on a wide range of products by transferring dye directly into the material. For ...

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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

Study Buddy Tutors Needed

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...

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Teen Advisory Group: Hearts for Heroes

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Spread kindness this Valentine’s season! Join us to create treat bags for our community’s first responders, showing appreciation for their service. Supplies provided. Ea...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

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

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, February 5, 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
Event Details:

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 leve...

button

Button Making

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's button makers and 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. ...

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The Harbour next to a rainbow colored heart with a white house in the center.

The Harbour

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

The Harbour offers immediate, stable, and safe housing to youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness. Drop into the cafe area of the Library to learn more.

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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

Study Buddy Tutors Needed

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...

button

Button Making

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's button makers and 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. ...

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Youth Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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...

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Quilting Club

Quilter's Club

Thursday, February 13, 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
Event Details:

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 ...

Line drawing

Creative Bug Line Drawing

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to our Line Drawing series presented through Creative Bug. This series has 4 parts, however, you are not required to attend all 4. You may register for each one you are int...

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Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

Study Buddy Tutors Needed

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...