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a picture of a flower design on embroidery paper and the text "renew it: embroidery"

Renew It: Embroidery

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to upcycle your own clothing with embroidery! Bring an item of clothing to practice on. All other supplies provided!   

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Teen Volunteer Needed - Young Artists Workshops

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer is needed to help with the Young Artists Workshops gathering. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the librar...

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three pencil bags with colorful designs on a white background

Colorful Case Kit

All Day
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own pencil (makeup, snack, small animals…) case with this kit. Kits available in the Youth Department starting June 17, while supplies last.   

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Trash to Treasure

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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

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five collage bookmarks on a white background, the bookmarks have ribbons on the top

Collage Bookmarks

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create custom bookmarks with upcycled materials!   

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Teen Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS Math Tutors Needed

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer Math Tutors needed to help with MATH-tastic BINGO. Tutors will be helping elementary aged students with various math concepts. Plus make playing math games ex...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Bluey Bash

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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

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PC Building Basics; Prospect Heights Public Library; gaming; CPU; GPU; RAM; SSD; RGB; Cooling

PC Building Basics (Teen)

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a crash course in PC building! Discover the art of selecting components, assembling hardware, and troubleshooting common issues. This class will empower you to build yo...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Taylor Swift Party

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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

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Renew it: Clothing Swap DONATIONS ONLY

All Day 6/22 - 6/27
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Take on the fast fashion industry with a Clothing Swap! The library will accept donations of clothing suitable for teens in clean, good condition June 22-27. The Clothing Swap will...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Trash to Treasure

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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

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six green and blue tin cans with designs stamped into them on a gray background

Renew It: Candle Votive

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Turn an old tin can into something beautiful using a hammer and some paint!

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Teen Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS Math Tutors Needed

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer Math Tutors needed to help with MATH-tastic BINGO. Tutors will be helping elementary aged students with various math concepts. Plus make playing math games ex...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Traveling World of Reptiles

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Traveling World of Reptiles gathering. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the li...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Can Koozie Drop In

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to help in the Lab with Can Koozie Drop In event. Email Mrs. Alice J Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Can Koozie Drop In

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to help in the Lab with Can Koozie Drop In event. Email Mrs. Alice J Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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Teen Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS Math Tutors Needed

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer Math Tutors needed to help with MATH-tastic BINGO. Tutors will be helping elementary aged students with various math concepts. Plus make playing math games ex...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Can Koozie Drop In

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 9 and up are needed to help in the Lab with Can Koozie Drop In event. Email Mrs. Alice J Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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Teen Volunteers Needed

Volunteer HS Math Tutors Needed

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer Math Tutors needed to help with MATH-tastic BINGO. Tutors will be helping elementary aged students with various math concepts. Plus make playing math games ex...

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The Lab; Makerspace; 3d printing; laser cutting; embroidery; DIY; Prospect Heights Public Library

Welcome to the Lab

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s
Event Details:

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 ...

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Teen Volunteer Needed - Young Artists Workshops

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school volunteer is needed to help with the Young Artists Workshops gathering. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the librar...

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 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 Competition. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time voluntee...

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Silhouette Cameo; Silhouette Studio; Vinyl stickers; The Lab; Prospect Heights Public Library

Silhouette Cameo Basics: Vinyl Stickers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s
Event Details:

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo, an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project this lesson is creating vinyl stickers with the Cameo. Sup...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help host the library's table during Prospect Heights National Night Out. Volunteers will take turns passing out goodies, applying temporary tattoo...

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Offsite Event