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THe Magic of Holi on Tuesday, April 22 at 4:30pm or 6pm. Registration required. Presentation and performance by Bollywood and Culture Groove.

The Magic of Holi: India's Festival of Colors

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting celebration of color, dance, and joy! Discover Holi’s vibrant traditions and move to fun beats in this interactive workshop by Bollywood & Culture Groov...

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Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Silhouette Cameo Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultTech-Savvy volunteer needed to help in the library's Lab with Silhouette Cameo Basics — a great chance to share your skills!

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Silhouette Cameo Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 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:

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo-an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project this lesson will be created using HTV(heat transfer vinyl) ...

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Fashion

Little Fashionista on the Prairie

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Have you ever found yourself wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder actually wore during her time on the prairie? If you imagine a parade of calico dresses capped with a pink sunbonne...

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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, April 24, 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...

Cherry Blossom

Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
either Meeting Room A&B OR via Zoom at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Presenter LIVE in the Library, Virtual AND In Person Option
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Japan has been a fascinating American tourist attraction for decades. Educator Yvonne Wolf lived and worked in Japan. She will give a brief overview of Japan and welcome Spring the...

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Staff In-Service

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District

The library will open at 1 pm today.

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap Prep

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers are needed to help set up for the Craft Swap by arranging tables and organizing craft supplies. Your help will ensure everything is ready for a fun and crea...

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Teen Volunteers Needed - Happy Birthday Kirby

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 9-12 needed to help with Happy Birthday Kirby event.Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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Happy Birthday Kirby!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Cooking, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Celebrate 32 wonderful years of Kirby! There will be games and snacks, and parents are welcome!(IMPORTANT: Program is from 4 pm to 5:30 pm! I apologize for the wrong time being put...

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Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Craft Supply Swap: Golden Ticket Holders enter 11am. All patrons can enter at noon. The event goes until 2pm.Come to the library and "Shop the Swap". We have collected lots of good...

Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!Email M...

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!Email M...

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Steel Drums

River Trails Middle School Steel Drum Band

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library (near windows) at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Concert, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Under the direction of Mr. Steve Flowers, the River Trails Middle School Steel Band returns to perform a variety of styles from reggae and calypso to pop and rock using r...

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AARP Safe Driving Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn valuable defensive driving skills and refresh your memory of the rules of the road in this eight-hour course. After completing the course, you may be eligible for a discount ...

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Pages from the Past

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

April's Book: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. Pierpont Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books,...

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Julie for stories and so much more!

AARP Safe Driving Class

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Outside Group, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn valuable defensive driving skills and refresh your memory of the rules of the road in this eight-hour course. After completing the course, you may be eligible for a discount ...

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Computer Maintenance; Prospect Heights Public Library; PC; Mac; Laptops; security; updates;

Computer Maintenance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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 tips and tricks for improving your computer's performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.

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Simply Science Germ Forensics on Wednesday, April 30 from 4 to 4:45. Registration required.

Simply Science: Germ Forensics!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Learn about fingerprints and more!

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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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Sign Language Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

 Grades 1-5Learn the alphabet, fun signs and more! 

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Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
General Library Board meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. Library Board of Trustee meetings are open to the public

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Mother's Day Craft

All Day 5/1 - 5/11
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

All ages. Make a special frame for your mom. Pick up your kit starting on May 1, while supplies last.