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A picture of two hands holding a book in front of a cell with the words Liberation Library circling it. Below are the words Bookmarks for Liberation Library Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hour Packet: Bookmarks for Liberation Library

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Add to the joy of reading by making bookmarks for books that will go to incarcerated teens. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.Pack...

The words Origami Monster Bookmark, showing a picture of origami bookmarks placed in a book.

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Origami Monster Bookmark

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a munching monster origami bookmark to help save your place in all your reading adventures! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Collage Art on Saturday, April 5 from 10:30am to 4pm at Prospect Heights Public Library. All ages. Drop in.

Saturday Collage Art

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone
Event Details:

Create original, frame-worthy art using a variety of colorful cut paper.

April

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/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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Button Art

Button Art

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Come to the Lab and get creative! You will create your own button art on a canvas with a springtime theme. All materials supplied. Must register.

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Button Art

Button Art

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Come to the Lab and get creative! You will create your own button art on a canvas with a springtime theme. All materials supplied. Must register.

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

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various flowers in a pot

Young Artists Workshops: Potted Blossoms

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Create a colorful painting of potted flowers in acrylics!

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Grid Line Drawing

Line Drawing: Using Grids

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This month, we will explore line drawing using grids "One Square at a Time" to create our own one-of-a-kind designs. This is a program for all skill levels. All material is supplie...

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Grid Line Drawing

Line Drawing: Using Grids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This month, we will explore line drawing using grids "One Square at a Time" to create our own one-of-a-kind designs. This is a program for all skill levels. All material is supplie...

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volunteer, help, assist, computer, makers space, the lab

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Silhouette Cameo Basics

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
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

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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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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 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A&B at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Community, History, Performance, Presenter LIVE in the Library
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, help, assist, computer, makers space, the lab

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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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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swap

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...

A picture of a house with Confetti Foundation written inside. Includes the text Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hours Packet: Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Make a birthday for a sick child even brighter with a beautiful birthday card. Packets are available in the Teen Space and earn teens one service hour.Packet = 1 Service...

Image of a Baby Yoda Puppet along with the text Teen Craft and Go Baby Yoda Puppet

Teen Craft and Go: Baby Yoda Puppet

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Recreate all your favorite Baby Yoda moments with this adorable puppet craft. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Cover of the book First Time for Everthing

ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

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May the 4th Be With You!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for a small celebration of Star Wars! Will include activities and snacks.  

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May

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/adultJoin us and make a masterpiece that will make Mom smile! 

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Scratch art on cd

Young Artists Workshops: CD Garden Art

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Upcycle CDs by scratching a decorative design for a unique piece of garden art. 

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