Palos Hills, Illinois
Upcoming events from Green Hills Public Library in Palos Hills.
32 upcoming events
At the Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, families of all ages can watch the classic *A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving* and snack on buttered toast, jelly beans, popcorn, and pretzels. The event is limited to 35 attendees and requires registration.
A volunteer event at The Hangout (Green Hills Public Library District) on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where teens can give back by helping others and earn service hours. It is for ages 13 to 18, limited to 20 participants, and attendees must have a Volunteer Application on file or bring a signed one.
Family Storytime at Green Hills Public Library District on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, features stories, songs, and more for children ages 0-12. Admission is limited to the first 15 children, with nametags handed out at the Youth Services Desk starting at 9 AM.
At the Writer's Critique Group, published and aspiring writers meet on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to discuss and give feedback and improvement suggestions on members' work. The group is for adults 18 and older.
At the Baby Rave on November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Green Hills Public Library District, children and their accompanying adults dance to music in a glow-in-the-dark setting. The event is for ages 0-1 as listed, though the description states ages 0-5, and it is limited to 20 children.
At this event on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Green Hills Public Library District, participants decorate their own deck of playing cards using stickers, paper, and other craft supplies. It is for teens ages 13 to 17, with a limit of 15 people.
At the Green Hills Public Library District's Ground Floor Meeting Room on November 16, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, participants make bracelets as a Friendsgiving activity to celebrate friendship. The program is for children ages 6-10 (listed as ages 5-12 overall), with a limit of 15 participants.
The Green Hills Public Library's monthly Board of Trustees meeting takes place on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Room, and it is open to the public of all ages. The agenda and minutes are available on the library's website.
At Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, people of all ages can play bingo for a chance to win a pie each round, with caramel apples and apple cider provided. The session is limited to 40 participants, and registrants should sign up for only one session.
A 30-minute Preschool Storytime at 4:30 PM on November 17, 2026, in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of the Green Hills Public Library District, where children aged 3 to 6 can join on their own for reading, singing, and playing, with a limit of 10 participants.
At Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, people of all ages can play bingo for a chance to win a pie each round, with caramel apples and apple cider provided. The event is limited to 40 participants, and registrants should sign up for only one session.
Families can bring babies aged 0-1 (up to 36 months) to a one-hour pumpkin-themed storytime with a craft at the Green Hills Public Library District's Ground Floor Meeting Room on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, limited to 8 participants.
Drop-In Crafternoons is a one-hour craft session at the Youth Services Desk of the Green Hills Public Library District on November 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, where attendees can drop in to make a craft on a first-come, first-served supply basis. The event is listed for ages 5-12, though the description also states ages 3+.
At the Green Hills Public Library District's ground floor meeting room on November 18, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, children design and test their own pumpkin pickers to see how many pumpkins they can collect, with a limit of 15 participants. The event is for ages 6-10, though the listing also shows an age range of 5-12.
On November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District, a public health educator leads a free, beginner-friendly drop-in meditation session for adults aged 18 and older, limited to 25 participants.
The Fact or Fiction Book Club meets on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Green Hills Public Library District's Ground Floor Meeting Room, where adults 18 and up (limit 20) discuss librarian-selected fiction and nonfiction titles. The November pick is *American Baby* by Gabrielle Glaser, about postwar American adoption and one mother and son's search for each other.
At The Hangout in Green Hills Public Library District on November 19, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, participants create retro-themed crafts in a weekly "Throwback Thursday" session for ages 10–17 (limit 15).
At this one-hour program on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District, participants ages 10 to 13 (limited to 15 spots) make a cute dot cake inspired by a viral TikTok trend.
At the Starry Night Storytime on November 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM in the Ground Floor Meeting Room of the Green Hills Public Library District, children ages 0–12 and their caregivers read and sing together, with a limit of 10 participants and registration required for each child.
Family Storytime at Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 20, 2026, runs from 10:00 to 10:30 AM and features stories, songs, and more for children ages 0-12. Admission requires a nametag, available at the Youth Services Desk from 9 AM, and space is limited to the first 15 children with one.
A one-hour session on Pre-Diabetes Management, held November 20, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Green Hills Public Library District, teaches attendees about the risks of developing diabetes and nutritional strategies to prevent it, led by Dr. Leilah Siegel. It is for adults ages 18 and up, with a limit of 50 participants.
Wiggle & Wobble is a 30-minute storytime with songs and activities held in the First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District on November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. It is for children ages 0 to 1 (0–36 months) and their caregivers, limited to 15 children, with registration for one session only.
At Green Hills Public Library District on November 23, 2026, a 30-minute storytime called Wiggle & Wobble runs from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, featuring songs and activities for children ages 0 to 36 months and their caregivers, limited to 15 children.
At Maker Monday, held at the Youth Services Desk of the Green Hills Public Library District on November 23, 2026 from 4:30 to 5:00 PM, participants make a quick craft of their own. It is for children ages 5 to 12, with a limit of 15 spots.
At this event on November 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, participants use a rope-wrapping technique and Fall flowers to create a textured wreath with expert crafter Erin Theiss. It is limited to 30 people and is for ages 18 and up.
At Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 24, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, children can watch classic TV shows, eat a snack, and make a craft. The event is limited to 15 participants and is listed for ages 6-10 (with an overall listed age range of 5-12).
At the Green Hills Public Library District's Ground Floor Meeting Room on November 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, children join the Chess Wizards to practice strategic thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship through experience-grouped classes that end in a mini-chess tournament. The event is for children ages 6 to 11 (listed as 5-12), with a limit of 12 participants.
The Green Hills Public Library District is closed for Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 2026, with no programs or services offered. The listing does not specify an age group.
Family Storytime at Green Hills Public Library District is a 30-minute session from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 27, 2026, where children can enjoy stories, songs, and more. It is for ages 0-12, with admission limited to the first 15 children who pick up a nametag at the Youth Services Desk starting at 9 AM.
On November 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Green Hills Public Library District hosts Ageless Grace, a seated, upbeat brain health program of 21 playful exercises that improve joint mobility, strength, coordination, and cognition. It is open to all levels for ages 18 and up, is limited to 25 participants, and takes place in the Ground Floor Meeting Room.
Laughter Yoga Club is a 30-minute class held December... no, November 30, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM at the Green Hills Public Library District, where participants combine intentional laughter with deep breathing to boost oxygen and energy, with no yoga poses involved. It is for adults ages 18 and up, limited to 25 participants.
At Green Hills Public Library District's First Floor Meeting Room on November 30, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, attendees can enjoy live blues music, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on instrument exploration with Shirley King. The program is for all ages and is limited to 60 participants.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Green Hills Public Library calendar in Palos Hills.
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