Volunteers Wanted!

volunteer There are limited opportunities for students in grade 6 and up to earn service hours at the library. Call the Youth Services Desk (448-1473) for more information or e-mail teens@phlibrary.org

Gaming, Board Games & Media Lab

Teens are welcomed to use the Library's equipment to play games or make your own video against our green screen. The Media Lab is perfect for school projects or presentations, or just to experiment with movie making.

Teen and Tween Programs

Palos Heights’ residents may register for programs upon receipt of the PageTurner in your mail delivery. Others may register starting the first week of each month.

Programs marked with an "" require registration in order to attend. Programs marked with a "" are drop-in programs, so no registration is needed.

Please follow the link below each program description to register, or call or stop by the youth services desk.

Teen and Tween Corner, December-January

Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, December 4, 4pm, Grades 6-12
Get ready for the holiday season with this fun program where we will be decorating different sizes and shapes of sugar cookies. Sprinkles, frosting, and other decorations will be supplied.
Click here to register

Manga/Anime Club

Tuesday, December 11, 4pm, Grades 6-12
Come and join us at manga/anime club where we will create ornaments based on our favorite characters! We will also watch different anime with our Crunchyroll subscription!
Click here to register

Gingerbread House Making

Wednesday, December 19, 4 pm, Grades 4-8
Gumdrops, lollipops, and peppermint candies! The sky is the limit for decorating your own gingerbread house. Bring your creativity and we’ll provide the supplies.
Click here to register

DIY Lip Balm

Thursday, January 3, 6pm, Grades 4-8
Come to the library to create your own lip balm to fend off all that dry winter air.
Click here to register

Manga/Anime Club

Tuesday, January 8, 4pm, Grades 6-12
Come and join us at manga/anime club where we will welcome the New Year with brand new publications and anime! We will also watch different anime with our Crunchyroll subscription!
Click here to register

Tiny Food Party

Thursday, January 17 at 4 pm, Grades 6-12
Join us for a fun celebration of tiny food. We will make easy recipes of bite-sized munchies.
Click here to register

Palos Heights Podcasters

Tuesday, January 22, 4pm, Grades 4-8
Stop by the library's Media Lab and you could be on a real podcast! Bring the title of your favorite book and a brief description of why it's your favorite. We will record your answer using the library's media equipment and send it into Book Club for Kids, a podcast that is recorded and listened to all over the country!
Click here to register