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Service Notice

Teen Collection Moved to Area Behind Adult Services Desk 
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Reduced Parking In Library Lot Due To Dumpster On Site For Several Months  

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Coffee Vending Station Suspended During Construction

Friends Book Sales Suspended During Construction

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Bling Your Book! - ¡Pinta con diamantes!
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Bedazzle a book cover! Decorate your favorite book and make it sparkle.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Tue, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 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 - DIY Light-up Card
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Surprise your valentine with a light-up card! Drop-in to learn how to make one! Snacks provided.
Library Speakers Consortium Presents Dr. Lindsey Stewart - Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, & 400 Yrs of Black Women's Magic
Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart discusses her book "The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic" in this virtual event.
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PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Brenner Room
Put on your jammies and join us for a fun family storytime featuring stories, songs, and more. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Check in at Youth Desk begins at 6 p.m.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Game Club
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
Grab & Go Winter Walrus
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Does this winter weather have you down? Pretend you are a walrus who keeps warm in the frigid Arctic air by huddling together in large groups of friends.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Brenner 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.
My First Pet! (Rock) - Ages 5 to 14
Mon, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Finally, a pet you don't have to walk, feed, or clean up after! Drop by the Activity Room to create the pet rock of your dreams.
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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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