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The Friends of the Library are accepting gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, and records.

Donations can be placed in the orange drop box located in the Library parking lot.

Become a Friend!

The Friends of the Highland Park Public Library is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the Library — our community’s valued forum for enrichment, engagement, and lifelong learning.

Learn Something New with Library U!

Take a series of classes and learn a new skill. Try learning Spanish, meditation, screenwriting, or more.

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Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Paint-a-Long at the Library!
Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience in painting is needed! Best suited for people 13+ years old.
This event is full
Paint-A-Long at the Library for Kids! - For Ages 9 - 12 Years Old
Sun, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for a companion class to our Paint-A-Long series that is for children! Children will explore their artistic side by painting together in this fun program designed for ages 9 - 12 years old.
Grab&Go 3D Pumpkin
Mon, Jun 12, All day
Make your own paper polka dotted pumpkin, inspired by the sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 to 14.
Grab & Go Bookmaking Kit
Mon, Jun 12, All day
Kick off your Summer Reading by making your own accordion book
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Read stories, sing songs, and more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! Program takes place in the Activity Room. Registration required. For ages 3 to 5 with ONE caregiver.
Canasta Strategy Class - Library U
Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Utility Bill Clinic - Análisis de recibos
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Regsiter for a personalized one-on-one utility bill consultation to see if there is a possibility of saving you money. -- Regístrese para una consulta personalizada de facturas de servicios públicos.
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Grab&Go 3D Pumpkin
Tue, Jun 13, All day
Make your own paper polka dotted pumpkin, inspired by the sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 to 14.
Grab & Go Bookmaking Kit
Tue, Jun 13, All day
Kick off your Summer Reading by making your own accordion book
Pictionary en Español
Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Play Pictionary with a twist...the clues are in Spanish! Make new friends and learn new words en español. For ages 7 to 10. Program takes place in the Activity Room.
Grab&Go 3D Pumpkin
Wed, Jun 14, All day
Make your own paper polka dotted pumpkin, inspired by the sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 to 14.
Grab & Go Bookmaking Kit
Wed, Jun 14, All day
Kick off your Summer Reading by making your own accordion book
Todd Downing's Tall Tales & Silly Songs
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join performer Todd Downing as he weaves tall tales into silly songs guaranteed to have the whole family laughing and dancing along!
Grab&Go 3D Pumpkin
Thu, Jun 15, All day
Make your own paper polka dotted pumpkin, inspired by the sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 to 14.
Grab & Go Bookmaking Kit
Thu, Jun 15, All day
Kick off your Summer Reading by making your own accordion book
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Let's rock! Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends Book Sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower level lobby from 11am-4pm. Stock up on books and more. - Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Summer Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Let's rock! Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise.
Memory Cafe - in person
Thu, Jun 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
A Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals and loved ones or caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dementias.
Cookin' With Books
Thu, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience with fellow foodies. Meet at the Library or join us on Zoom. Registration required.
This event is full
Grab&Go 3D Pumpkin
Fri, Jun 16, All day
Make your own paper polka dotted pumpkin, inspired by the sculptures of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! For ages 5 to 14.
Grab & Go Bookmaking Kit
Fri, Jun 16, All day
Kick off your Summer Reading by making your own accordion book
Summer Baby Booktime
Fri, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Babies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs at this in-person storytime series.
Summer Baby Booktime
Fri, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room
Babies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs at this in-person storytime series.
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