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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
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Add 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.Pack...

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, April 2, 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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Crochet Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-7You bring the project, we supply the snacks! Hang out with fellow crafters and have some fun! No lessons provided. 

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Teen Advisory Group: : Ex’A+’m Energy Pack Packing

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Finals time is drawing near! Help us assemble our Ex’A+’m energy packs that will give studying teens a snacky boost. Earn two service hours.Two Service Hours

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Youth Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, April 9, 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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Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Whether you’re a budding grandmaster or a curious beginner, our friendly instructor and chess mentors will be available to teach, guide, and offer help. All skill levels are welcom...

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various flowers in a pot

Young Artists Workshops: Potted Blossoms

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a colorful painting of potted flowers in acrylics!

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Lit Squad: Fish in a Tree

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-6 Pick up this month’s book at the Circulation Desk starting March 17. Read the book, then come to discuss, do activities, and have FUN!This month we are reading ...

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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, April 16, 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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Mushroom Craft

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-7 Create a domed mushroom masterpiece!

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Picture of a globe with a stopwatch design overlaid. A stickperson is running across the globe.

Earth Day Minute To Win It

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Race against the clock as you and your team face eco-themed challenges. Win the games, earn points, receive fabulous prizes! Bring your friends or come solo!

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

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
Event Details:

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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Young Journalists Club. Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Grades 3 through 6. No registration required.

Young Journalists Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Register for an email reminder if you'd like, but no registration is required. Calling all writers and visual designers! We are looking to form an intrepid news team to help r...

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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
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Make 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.Packet = 1 Service...

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
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

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
Event Details:

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

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Image of colorful text that reads 'TAG', circled in black with a yeloow and purple twinkle next to the text.

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
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Summer 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, help, give back, fun, prospect heights public library, district 23, district 214

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
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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Scratch art on cd

Young Artists Workshops: CD Garden Art

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Upcycle CDs by scratching a decorative design for a unique piece of garden art. 

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Crochet Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-7You bring the project, we supply the snacks! Hang out with fellow crafters and have some fun! No lessons provided. 

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Youth volunteers needed, chess mentors, chess, prospect heights public library, chess, chess club

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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Youth Chess Club, prospect heights public library, chess, games, gaming

Youth Chess Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Whether you’re a budding grandmaster or a curious beginner, our friendly instructor and chess mentors will be available to teach, guide, and offer help. All skill levels are welcom...

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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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Lit Squad: Jukebox

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Grades 4-6 Pick up this month’s book at the Circulation Desk starting April 14. Read the book, then come to discuss, do activities, and have FUN!This month we are reading ...

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