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 "
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Please follow the link below each program description to register, or call or stop by the youth services desk.
Teen and Tween Corner, October-November
Manga/Anime Club
Tuesday, October 9, 4 pm, Grades 4-12
Enjoy the library’s new collection of manga or just come to talk about manga and anime that you have enjoyed and want to share! This group is for anyone who likes to watch or draw anime, read or write manga books, or would just like to enjoy the library’s new manga collection. Snacks will be provided.
Click here to register
Super Smash Bros. Smackdown
Thursday, October 11 at 6pm, Grades 6-12
Think you’re the best smasher out there? Come pit your skills against others in this tournament of champions! The winner will receive a prize.
Click here to register
Zombie Night
Tuesday, October 16 at 4 pm, Grades 4-8
Beware of the undead! There will be a make-up demonstration of how to transform ourselves into zombies. We will learn how to walk, talk and then enjoy some tasty brains.
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Escape the Upside Down
Wednesday, October 24, 4 pm, Grades 6-12
Can you solve puzzles, clues, and riddles to escape from the Upside Down? Travel back to the 80s to escape from the clutches of the Demogorgon before time runs out!
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AR Murder Mystery
Thursday, October 25, 4pm, Grades 4-8
Calling all sleuths! The librarians need your help to solve a murder using clues found throughout the entire Youth and Teen Services Department. Participants will have to use smart phones and tablets to find clues that are invisible to the naked eye. Can you find all the clues and be the first to solve the mystery? Come find out!
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Books to Flicks
Ready Player One - Tuesday, October 30, 4pm, Grades 6-12
If you liked the book then come check out the movie! Bring your friends and enjoy the show. Popcorn will be provided.
Hogwarts Spelling Bee
Wednesday, November 7, 4pm, Grades 4 – 8
Calling all muggles, squibs, and wizards! How well do you know the world of Harry Potter? Find out at our Hogwarts Spelling Bee! The champion will receive movie tickets and major bragging rights.
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DIY Jewelry
Thursday, November 8 at 5pm, Grades 6-12
Create amazing and beautiful jewelry right in our very own activity room. We will have supplies for bracelets, necklaces, and anything else you’d like to create.
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Fantastic Feast!
Thursday November 15 at 6 pm, Grades 4-8
The new Fantastic Beast movie is coming out! Watch the first movie and enjoy some sweet treats. We will make butter beer and pumpkin pasties and other wizard food creations.
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Word Puzzle Masters
Monday, November 19, 4 pm, Grades 4-8
Think that you could win the ultimate word puzzle challenge? In honor of NaNoWriMo, we will be playing with words in this head-to-head wordsmith competition including alphabet antics such as word scrambles, anagrams, and mad libs to see who will be the ultimate word puzzle master!
Click here to register
Manga/Anime Club
Tuesday, November 20, 4 pm, Grades 4-12
Enjoy the library’s new collection of manga or just come to talk about manga and anime that you have enjoyed and want to share! This group is for anyone who likes to watch or draw anime, read or write manga books, or would just like to enjoy the library’s new manga collection. Snacks will be provided.
Click here to register
Books to Flicks
Everything, Everything – Wednesday, November 28, 4pm, Grades 6-12
If you liked the book then come check out the movie! Bring your friends and enjoy the show. Popcorn will be provided.
Contact Information
| Palos Heights Public Library 12501 South 71st Ave., Palos Heights, IL Ph (708) 448-1473 Fax (708) 448-8950 |
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Library Hours
Monday thru Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm (Labor Day thru Memorial Day)
Email the Library
Email questions or comments to palos.library@phlibrary.org. Click to find us by Map Location.