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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 "Youth" group.

Build-A-Penguin!

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Take a toilet roll, and make it into your own tiny penguin friend! Parents welcome~

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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.

Dynamic Nature Art Reception

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Art Reception, Community, Crafts, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Tobi Abrams will be holding an art reception for her Dynamic Nature gallery and make a fun art collage out of common materials.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ex‘A+’m Energy Pack

All Day 12/9 - 12/17
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grades 9-12Bring your textbooks and devices to study for finals at the library. While you're here, find a hidden ELF in the Teen Space and trade it in at the Youth Desk for an Ex'A...

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

Calligraphy Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn new lettering styles from library staff every month, from learning basic strokes, proportions and letters to writing out full sentences! Pens and paper will be provided by...

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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 "Youth" group.

Budding Artists

Friday, December 13, 2024 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 Holiday inspired masterpiece with your little one. 

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

Young Artists Workshops: Print Shop Holiday Card

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Carve a holiday design onto a printing plate, ink it, and transfer it onto colored paper card stock. ‘Tis the season to be creative! 

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

NYE Blast Pack

All Day 12/16 - 12/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with a blast—whether at midnight or noon!Our festive take-home pack is filled with everything you need to sparkle, make some noise, and enjoy welcoming 2025.Do...

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Light-Up Snowmen!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Make a small snowman with a glowing nose, perfect to hang up in any christmas tree!Parents welcome~

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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 those in need of encouragement. Contribute to thi...

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 "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 "Youth" group.

Messy Monday

Monday, January 6, 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/adultCome explore new materials, techniques, and tools in an open-ended way that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative learning. Go home with a mas...

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

D23 ECDEC Family Fun Day @ The Library

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Calling School District 23 early childhood students and families! Come listen to a story about a snowman, explore engaging frosty activities, mingle with others and most of all, ha...

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

Light Jars!

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

Cut out some silhouettes and put them inside a jar of light, and watch the fun shadows jump across the walls! Parents welcome~

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

Young Artists Workshops: Winter Watercolor Birdhouses

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Draw your feathered friends snug in their winter birdhouses. Brighten it up with watercolors and colored pencils, maybe a few snowflakes?

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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.

Calligraphy Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn new lettering styles from library staff every month, from learning basic strokes, proportions and letters to writing out full sentences! Pen and paper will be provided by ...

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

Discover: Constellations!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn about the stories and pictures within our stars, and even take a couple of them home with you! Parents welcome~

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

Happiness Hour: Special Edition- Singles Night Winter Warm Up Event

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Presenter LIVE in the Library
Age Group:
Adults, 20s and 30s
Event Details:

Enjoy special times as you sip mocktails with new singles and benefit from a very unique and therapeutic music and art experience specifically designed to help you align yourself w...

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

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

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

D23 Winter Family SAIL Night @ The Library

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Family
Event Details:

D23 Winter Family SAIL Night @ The Library, more information to follow. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Messy Monday

Monday, February 3, 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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