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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
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 ...

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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
Event Details:

**Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Human Library Event!**  Discover new perspectives and have meaningful conversations. Stop by anytime to borrow a Human Book for a 30-minute 1:1 di...

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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
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Bring your textbooks and devices to study for finals at the library. Need an extra boost while studying? Then drop by the Youth Desk for an Ex’A+’m Energy Pack! Packs wi...

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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
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Prep 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 b...

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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
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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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
Event Details:

Decorate your own unique kite and then take it outside for a spin (if weather permits)! 

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Youth Volunteers Needed, help, give back, fun, prospect heights public library, district 23, district 214

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book 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 21, 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...

NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, May 22, 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, Seniors
Event Details:

NEW: MAKER'S MEETUPDrop-in for all crafters! Once a month, we reserve Lab time for any crafter that would like to meet up with fellow crafters, work on their art, and create a comm...

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Service Hour Packet: Door Hangers for Seniors

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Help brighten a senior's home by designing and decorating a fun or positive door hanger that will go to a local senior living community. Earn one service hour. Take-home...

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Teen Craft and Go Kit: Video Game Scratch Art

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Get your game on as you etch your own brilliant designs onto a paper video game device. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

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

Welcome to the Lab

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, June 4, 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...

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Youth Volunteers Needed - Game On @ the Library

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Game On @ the Library program. Email Robin, reyman@ahml.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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Youth Volunteers Needed

Youth Volunteers Needed - Stuffie Sitters

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help as sitters with the Stuffie Sleepover at the library. Warning those stuffed friends might get into some mischief, so be ready!

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Intro to 3D Printing; Prospect Heights Public Library; 3D Printer, TinkerCAD; Thingiverse; 3D prints

Intro to 3D Printing

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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
Event Details:

This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the Library, and even where you can learn to make your ow...

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Quilting Club

Quilter's Club

Thursday, June 12, 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 ...

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Teen Advisory Group: Summer Volunteer Shirts

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Volunteering at the library over the summer? Then come to the LAB to make an upgrade to your summer volunteer T-shirt and learn about some of the tech we have to offer! ...

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Image of a heart with raised hands inside. Text reads Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Game On @ the Library

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Game On @ the Library program. Email Robin, reyman@ahml.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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Family Game Night: Go Fish!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

All ages, w/adultPlay Go Fish, mix up your own sweet and salty snack, and reel in a prize at our Go Fish stand!Drop in anytime and stay as long as it suits your family — the fun ne...

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

Silhouette Cameo Basics: Vinyl Stickers

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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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Level Up With Drop-In Board Game Day

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a variety of board games, including chess, at the library! No registration needed.

In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, June 18, 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...

Image of a heart with raised hands inside. Text reads Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Game On @ the Library

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Game On @ the Library program. Email Robin, reyman@ahml.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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