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Featured Events

Apr

23

2026
  • Thursday

  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Not Specified

  • Adults
Green Team Film Fest: Single Use Planet
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Green Team Film Fest: Single Use Planet

The Palos Heights Green Team presents the 1-hour documentary Single Use Planet followed by a discussion with Dr. Tim Hoellein of Loyola University. This event takes place at the Palos Heights Rec Center, 6601 W 127th St, not at the library. Click here to register through the Palos Heights Park District website: https://palosheights.org/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-4/Palos-Heights-Green-Team-Film-Fest-97

Apr

28

2026
  • Tuesday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
The Mind Readers
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The Mind Readers

From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, “Mind Readers” have performed feats that were so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish or even insane. The mystery proved so difficult to solve, it challenged science, disturbed religion, and bewildered experts in legerdemain. You’ll learn about the utterly remarkable lives of these "psychic" performers and you’ll experience some of their most baffling feats.

Apr

30

2026
  • Thursday

  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
When the White Sox Were Really Good
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When the White Sox Were Really Good

Sports historian Charles Billington discusses the 1959 "Go-Go" White Sox. He examines the team from an economic, legal, and social perspective and analyzes the team’s on-field activities. Bitter family feuding and conflicts between new and old ownership are also explained, which, unfortunately, ties to the team’s current problems.

May

04

2026
  • Monday

  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Public Services Librarian

  • Adults
Computer Basics for Beginners
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Computer Basics for Beginners

Learn the basics of using a computer! We will practice using a mouse and keyboard, accessing saved files, opening computer programs, and more. This is a course for complete beginners. No computer experience is required. This class is in-person and will take place in the computer lab using our Windows desktop computers.

May

08

2026
  • Friday

  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Meeting Room

  • Adults
Friday Matinee: Sully
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Friday Matinee: Sully

When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless. Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

May

10

2026
  • Sunday

  • All Day

  • Not Specified

  • Not Specified
Closed for Mother's Day
Library Closed
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