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Expansion Design Preview | ¡Usted esta invitado!

Your Library. Reimagined. | Tu biblioteca. Reimaginada.

2024-02-27 19:00:00 2024-02-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago Expansion Design Preview | ¡Usted esta invitado! Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Tuesday, February 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Preview of the 2025-26 Expansion. | Vista Previa de la Ampliación 2025-26.

We're excited to move forward with the next steps for the 2025-26 expansion of the Library. Design images will be presented, information about the enhanced services and community benefits will be shared, and time for questions will be included. 
 
All are welcome to attend. Seating is limited. Spanish translation and hearing loop will be provided.    
 
Unable to attend? A pre-recorded presentation by Studio GC will be available after the event at Reimagine HPPL. If you would like to sign up for occasional Expansion Project emails subscribe HERE.

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Estamos entusiasmados de seguir adelante con los próximos pasos para la ampliación de la Biblioteca 2025 – 2026. Venga a obtener una vista previa de las imágenes del diseño y aprende sobre las mejorías en los  servicios y beneficios para la comunidad. 

Todos son bienvenidos a asistir. El cupo es limitados. Habrá traducción al español y un circuito de audición disponible. 
¿No puede asistir? Una presentación pregrabada estará disponible después del evento en reimaginehppl.info. 

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Any person needing an accommodation for a disability to attend a meeting at the Library should contact the Administrative Office by telephone at 847-579-6819, by email at Library-Administration@hplibrary.org or in writing, not less than five (5) working days before the meeting.  

Cualquier persona que necesite una adaptación por discapacidad para asistir a una reunión en la Biblioteca deberá comunicarse con la Oficina Administrativa por teléfono al 847-579-6819, por correo electrónico a Library-Administration@hplibrary.org o por escrito, no menos de cinco (5 ) días hábiles antes de la reunión.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meeting |

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