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Please note that the Library will close at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed on Thursday, November 28.

The building may be closed but your digital library is always open, start HERE. 

Tenga en cuenta que la biblioteca cerrará a la 1:00 p. m. el miércoles 27 de noviembre y cerrará el jueves 28 de noviembre. 

¡El edificio estará cerrado pero su biblioteca digital siempre está abierta! Entre aquí con su tarjeta de la biblioteca de Highland Park. 

Library U

Learn Something New This Fall!

Take a series of classes and learn something new. Learn Spanish, try poetry or memoir writing, or learn to play mah jongg or canasta. 

See what you can learn!

Register Now

Library U is a continuing adult education program made possible by the generous support of the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. Fees apply for classes.

Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Discussions with Davis - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of "James" by Percival Everett.
Registration is now closed
Illinois Libraries Present Chef Art Smith - Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.
Register
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Social Worker in the Library
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Memory Cafe
Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Activity Room
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed
Rescheduled
Fairy Tales Redone
Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a different fairy tale every time and activities to see who can solve the problem better. Registration required. Program will take place in the Activity Room and is for ages 5-10.
Crafting Club
Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area
3D Printing Club
Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Saturday Morning Stories
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Chris Greene Quartet - Note For Note Concert Series
Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services
The Chris Greene Quartet has been a highly visible part of Chicago's jazz scene since 2005. While honoring the tradition, the group incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, blues and reggae.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
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Beginning Spanish
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library U
Fairy Tales Redone
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for a different fairy tale every time and activities to see who can solve the problem better. Registration required. Program will take place in the Activity Room and is for ages 5-10.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.
Break-In Bags - Ages 10 to 14
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all puzzlemasters! Solve a series of clues to unlock the bag and win what?s inside. Drop by the Activity Room to put your codebreaking skills to the test.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library U
Registration is now closed
Fall Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
Fall Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 847-579-6819 or email Library-Administration@hplibrary.org at least two weeks before the event.