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Featured Events

Apr

26

2025
  • Saturday

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • The Cinema: One Earth Film Festival presents Food, Inc. 2

  • Adults
Saturday
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Saturday

The Library and Palos Heights Green Team have partnered with the One Earth Film Festival to provide a screening and discussion of Food, Inc. 2, the sequel to 2008’s smash hit documentary Food, Inc. The film focuses on corporate consolidation in the American food and agriculture landscape. TO REGISTER: Please visit the official One Earth Film Festival Eventbrite registration site at this link: https://tinyurl.com/PHOEFFLOCATION: This screening will be at the Palos Heights Rec Center Orchard Room, located at 6601 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463.

May

01

2025
  • Thursday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Public Enemy: Dillinger in Chicago
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Public Enemy: Dillinger in Chicago

For the better part of a century, America has been fascinated by John Dillinger, the "Robin Hood" of the Great Depression. But why this fascination? Why his legendary stature? And why do we care? Join presenter Clarence Goodman to answer these questions and more.

May

05

2025
  • Monday

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Virtual

  • Adults
Introduction to Libby
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Introduction to Libby

Learn how to use Libby to access eBooks, audiobooks and more! We will walk through downloading the app, setting up an account with your library card, searching, checking out, and placing holds. This program is virtual and will take place on Zoom.Register on Zoom by clicking the button above or this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Alc3l83QRICoXnmcMI61wQ

May

06

2025
  • Tuesday

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Fall Prevention & Safety At Home
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Fall Prevention & Safety At Home

Falls can cause traumatic brain injury, fractures, and unintentional death in older adults. The Library has partnered with Pathlights for this interactive presentation by a licensed physical therapist & fall prevention specialist who will address common causes of falls in the home, simple changes to reduce risks, and exercises for strength and stability.

May

11

2025
  • Sunday

  • All Day

  • Not Specified

  • Not Specified
Mother's Day
Library Closed
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May

13

2025
  • Tuesday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
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Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Join us at the library or from home on Zoom for this virtual presentation with Matthew Desmond, author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, in discussion with NPR’s Natalie Moore. Register here to get the Zoom link!https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond