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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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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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Craft inspirational bookmarks and personalize our Exam Energy Packs, then assemble. It's a great way to give back and support your peers.Service hour available. Snacks 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, December 4, 2024 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "20s and 30s" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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

Youth Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Youth Volunteers Needed - Family Gingerbread Craft

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help families create and construct a gingerbread house. Email Mrs. Alice Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - Family Gingerbread Craft

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help families create and construct a gingerbread house. Email Mrs. Alice Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at...

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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, December 18, 2024 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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Service Hour Packet: Color a Smile

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Pick up a Color a Smile take-home packet in the Teen Space. Your cheerful drawings will be sent to seniors, troops, and individuals in need of encouragement. Contribute ...

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

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:45am - 12:15pm
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Service Hour Event: Positive Post-Its

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Start the New Year with a simple act of kindness! Write and decorate positive messages on Post-it notes, then place them around the Teen Space to spread smiles. Earn one...

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

Youth Volunteers Needed: Preschool Programs

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers in grades 6–12 are needed to assist Mrs. Julie with setting up and running various programs for preschoolers and their families. There will be a break between the two pr...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, January 7, 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 Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, January 8, 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 "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, January 14, 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, January 15, 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 "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

Teen Advisory Board: Kindness Bookmarks

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 Create inspiring bookmarks in the Teen Space to share with library patrons in February. Spread kindness and creativity this Valentine’s season by crafting heartfelt ...

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, January 28, 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 "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, February 4, 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 - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, February 5, 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. 

Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer HS Study Buddies Needed

Tuesday, February 11, 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 Volunteer Chess Mentors Needed

Wednesday, February 12, 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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