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Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Crafting Club - Curt's Cafe - Highland Park
Sat, May 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Same Crafting Club, new location! Curt's Cafe, located at 1766 2nd St, Highland Park, IL 60035
This event is full
Sábado Morning Stories - Ages 5 and younger with a caregiver
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Join us for a bilingual family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Laugh More Stress Less - Better Mental Health Using Laughter
Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Activity Room
This 3-part series will use the art and craft of true, personal storytelling and laughter to build resilience through creative self-care. Attend one or more sessions in the series.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 12, 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.
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "The Dragon from Chicago" by Pamela D. Toler
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin in a conversation about "The Dragon from Chicago" by Pamela D. Toler.
This event is full
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
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.
Laughter Yoga - Yoga Breathing Techniques and Laughter Exercises
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room
Practice simulated laughter exercises and breathing techniques to alleviate daily stress and gain physical, psychological, and emotional benefits.
Illinois Libraries Present - Poverty - A Discussion with - Matthew Desmond
Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us on Zoom for a discussion with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" and the bestselling author of "Poverty, by America."
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Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 14, 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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 14, 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.
Teen Time - Custom Tote Bag
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Services
Need a tote to carry all your favorite things? Stop by to make a custom bag!
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Memory Cafe - New Location*- New Format
Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MCAFE 11
Join us for Memory Café, a welcoming and safe space for individuals with memory loss and mild cognitive impairment. Caregivers and loved ones are encouraged to attend.  
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Younger graphic novel fans! Join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between graphic novels.
This event is full
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.
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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.

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