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Internet Security

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to safely use the web by using secure passwords, understanding antivirus and security settings, recognizing suspicious emails and websites, and avoiding spyware and virus...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Study Buddy Homework Center

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need help with homework or looking to enhance your math or reading skills? Look no further! Drop by the Youth Department during center hours and connect with a friendly high school...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Study Buddies, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We need YOU to tutor K-12 students at the library's Study Buddy Homework Center. Help others learn and earn community service hours- no registration needed! Just visit the Youth De...

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 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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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join the club, a great way to make new friends, practice book talking and enjoy cool activities.  

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

Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, March 21, 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:

TBA

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 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

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

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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This event is in the "Youth" group.

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, April 2, 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
Event Details:

Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts for creative adventures! Expect surprise mini-challenges, skill-testing halts, and a mystery LEGO accessory to take home. Ready, Set, BUILD!

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Messy Monday

Monday, April 7, 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/adult Come explore new materials, techniques, and tools in an open-ended way that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative learning. Go home with a...

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

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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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Budding Artists

Friday, April 11, 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/adult Local art teacher, Sandie Enk, is back to help you create a one-of-a-kind Easter masterpiece with your little one. 

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Adventure Club

Monday, April 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/adult Come explore a different county each month with food and a craft. This month our adventure will begin in Turkey.

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

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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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join the club, a great way to make new friends, practice book talking and enjoy cool activities.  

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

Friday Friends Book Club

Friday, April 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:

TBA

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Little Chefs

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

Ages 2-6 w/adult Stir up some fun with your grown up and make a new "specialty" each month. This month we'll make and eat Earth Day parfaits.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Messy Monday

Monday, May 5, 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/adult Come explore new materials, techniques, and tools in an open-ended way that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative learning. Go home with a...

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

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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This event is in the "Youth" group.

LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 7, 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
Event Details:

Join fellow LEGO enthusiasts for creative adventures! Expect surprise mini-challenges, skill-testing halts, and a mystery LEGO accessory to take home. Ready, Set, BUILD!

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

Happiness Hour: Special Edition- Take Your Mom/Grandma To Paris Event

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy special times as you sip mocktails with your Mom/Grandma and benefit from a very unique and therapeutic music and art experience specifically designed to help you align yours...

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