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Youth Chess Tournament

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 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:

Grades 1-8A fun, friendly competition for all skill levels — play, strategize, and win lighthearted prizes. Kings, queens, and pawns — assemble!

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family game night, fun, prizes, snack, laughs, giggles, competition, gaming fun, family fun

Family Game Night: Paddle Ball

Tuesday, July 1, 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/adultCreate your own paddle, blow up a balloon for a ball, and see how long you can keep it bouncing. Stick around to challenge family and friends — laughter guaranteed...

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, July 2, 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, July 7, 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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Game Day

Game Day @ the Library

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultCome play a board game with your little one and make a craft too.

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, July 8, 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!

family game night, fun, prizes, snack, laughs, giggles, competition, gaming fun, family fun

Family Game Night: Bowling

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

All ages, w/adultRoll into a night of bowling fun—no lanes needed! Play creative bowling games and take home your own homemade mini bowling set.Drop in anytime and stay as long as ...

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Quilting Club

Quilter's Club

Thursday, July 10, 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 ...

Twinkle Toes

Twinkle Toes

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 3-6Get your little one movin' and groovin' as they explore the elements of dance through creative movement, imagination, and structured play.

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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, July 14, 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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Game Day

Game Day @ the Library

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultCome play a board game with your little one and make a craft too.

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, July 15, 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!

Budding Artists

Budding Artists

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultLocal art teacher, Sandie Enk, is back to help you create a one-of-a-kind summer themed masterpiece with your little one. 

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Reptiles

The Reptile Den

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

All agesJoin us to learn more about different reptiles from Ali, the Reptile Den expert.  

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, July 16, 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...

Sign Language Songs

Sign Language Songs

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages Birth- 6 w/adultLearn an AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE song with your little one. Take a book home to keep and practice with after each class. 

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Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe Area at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

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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, July 21, 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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Game Day

Game Day @ the Library

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ages 2-6 w/adultCome play a board game with your little one and make a craft too.

Registration