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Learn Something New This Fall With Library U!

Take a series of classes and lean how to play canasta or mah jongg, try beginning Spanish, take a screenwriting and playwriting workshop, try a writing or poetry class, or art and relaxation.

Classes begin in September, October, and November.

For more information and to register, visit hplibrary.org/libraryu.

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!

Banned Books Reading Challenge
Sun, Oct 01, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Mon, Oct 02, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Messy Monday
Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!
Art and Relaxation I
Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed
Book Challenges on the Rise: Support Your Freedom to Read
Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
A panel discussion about the current state of book challenges featuring Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian and others. Moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens.
Register
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Tue, Oct 03, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 8
Library U
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Wed, Oct 04, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Kiddie Crafternoon - Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room
Get creative with fun process art activities! For ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration required.
Mindful Writing I
Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Beyond Ekphrastic Poetry
Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 4
Library U
Illinois Libraries Present - Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones
Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Bestselling and award-winning author Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more.
Register
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Thu, Oct 05, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Fall Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Canceled
Learn to Play Mah Jongg
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Oct 05, 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.
Fall Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed
Screenwriting and Playwriting Workshop
Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Books on the Chopping Block
Thu, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Help celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. City Lit Theater presents dramatic readings from challenged or banned books.
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Fri, Oct 06, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Fall Baby Booktime
Fri, Oct 06, 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
Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
3D Printing Club
Fri, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club! You will be able to create your own designs. Ages 9 to 12.
This event is full
Banned Books Reading Challenge
Sat, Oct 07, All day
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.
Film Noir - Sunset Boulevard
Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces the film and leads the discussion after the showing.
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