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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Conspiracy! On the Trail of the Assassins

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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:

Clarence Goodman will educate you on the Kennedy's trip in Chicago shortly before the tragic assassination and how it could possibly tie into it. Clarence will be presenting in ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Silhouette Studios Paper Crafting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will supply everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind card or coffee gift card holder. In the notes, please indicate which one you would like to make. Preference to PHPL car...

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ENCORE ILP: HOLIDAY TIPS & TRICKS WITH CHEF ART SMITH

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

This event will be recorded and publicly available for 14 days after post-production

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HISTORY REVEALED: FDR AND CHARLES LINDBERG, ISOLATIONISM AND WAR 1939-1941

Monday, November 25, 2024 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:

After WWII broke out in Europe in September 1939, FDR walks a tightrope between helping Churchill and Britain and opposition from isolationists like Charles Lindbergh.  Decemb...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pages from the Past

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

November's Book: Daughters of Shandong Daughters are the Ang family's curse. In 1948, civil war ravages the Chinese countryside, but in rural Shandong, the wealthy, landowning A...

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Encore FDR AND CHARLES LINDBERGH: ISOLATIONISM AND WAR 1939-1941

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

Enjoy this recording for 7 days! After WWII broke out in Europe in September 1939, FDR walks a tightrope between helping Churchill and Britain and opposition from isolationists ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Volunteer to Help Decorate!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Volunteers grade 6 - adultThe Teen Advisory Board has created elf-themed decorations for the Youth Department, and we need your help to put them up! Lend a hand and help us make th...

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Button Making 101

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn to use the library's button makers to make your own free button, magnet, or keychain. Please select a graphic and email it to dpettersen@phpl.info to be prepped for your butt...

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Concert: John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome in the holiday season with a special performance of the John Hersey High School Charles Dickens Carolers. Under the direction of Sara Michael this acapella choral group wil...

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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Silhouette Glitter Ornaments

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

We will create glittery ornaments and use the Silhouette to design and cut our name. All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders. Register.

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Silhouette Glitter Ornaments

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

We will create glittery ornaments and use the Silhouette to design and cut our name. All materials supplied. Preference to PHPL cardholders. Register.

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Billy Yank: Researching Your Civil War Soldier

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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:

Ever been curious about your ancestors from around the time of the Civil War? Tina Beiard will show you how to do it along with resources and methods. Tina will be presenting in...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy @ Your Library

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to effectively use the Library’s free online genealogy resources to find your ancestors online and jumpstart your family history research.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
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NEW: In Stitches Drop-In

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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-stitch, embroidery or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests. All experience levels wel...

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Immigrant Stories: Cultural Celebrations

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, History, Other
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

A bi-monthly discussion series! Join us to share how you celebrate your culture’s holidays, weddings, births, and rites of passage. Hear from others about their unique tradition...

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LGBTQ+ Memorandum of Understanding: Supporting Your LGBTQIA+ Loved Ones

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

The Kenneth Young Center will have a presentation and open discussion how to be better allies for the LGBTQ+ community and support those you care about who are LGBTQIA+. Sarah w...

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Movie: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire

Friday, December 6, 2024 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:

The Spengler family returns to where it all started--the iconic New York City firehouse--to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to ta...

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VITA Volunteer Orientation

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Volunteers
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to become a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer and join our team of Saturday tax preparers. 

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Dynamic Nature Art Reception

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Art Reception, Community, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Tobi Abrams will be holding an art reception for her Dynamic Nature gallery and make a fun art collage out of common materials.

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This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

It's Christmastime in the City: Chicago's Holiday Traditions & Contributions

Monday, December 9, 2024 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:

Clarence Goodman will enthrall you with past times and old traditions of Chicago during the time of December. Clarence will be presenting in the library, please join us in the l...

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CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Online Selling Basics

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to declutter your house, or maybe make some money by getting rid of old things? Then join us for Online Selling Basics. You will learn all about different online marketplac...

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Calligraphy Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn new lettering styles from library staff every month, from learning basic strokes, proportions and letters to writing out full sentences! Pens and paper will be provided by...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.

NEW: Quilting Club/Guild

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s
Event Details:

Drop-in to the Quilting Club/Guild. All ability levels welcome from beginner to expert. Please note there will not be any formal lessons. Bring your own sewing machines and project...