Ravinia Festival @ The Library

The Great American Puzzle Challenge

Mon, Aug 03, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Mon, Aug 03, All day

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

Help us finish a 1,000-piece puzzle in one day! We have three unique puzzles for you to enjoy in celebration of America's 250th Birthday!

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen - With Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tue, Aug 04, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Library Speakers Consortium presents a virtual event with Smithsonian curator Paula J. JohnsonRegister

Overcoming Burnout to Lead with Resilience and Alignment - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium

Wed, Aug 05, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Join us virtually with noted inventor and author Jane Chen. Learn to cultivate the emotional intelligence and self-compassion to beat burnout, and lead through uncertainty with sustainable strength.Register

Late Opening

Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

The library will open at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month for staff meetings except December (1st Friday).

Digitize and Organize Your Photos

Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Learn to digitize old photos and organize your digital photo collection for easy access and preservation.

This event is full

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Thu, Aug 06, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Aug 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Fri, Aug 07, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Bring Your Own Craft - Event takes place at Curt's Cafe in Highland Park

Sat, Aug 08, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Sat, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Curt's Cafe in Highland Park

Bring a craft project to work on and meet fellow crafters in your community. This program is suitable for adults.

Sat, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Learn a new skill this summer in a weekly drawing class, led by a local artist! Participants are expected to attend each week. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Craftapalooza - Ages 3 to 14

Sun, Aug 09, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14

Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Feeling crafty? Drop by the Brenner Room and make something creative! We'll have a variety of DIY crafts to choose from. Program runs until 2pm or while supplies last.

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Wed, Aug 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Postponed-Street Smarts and Safety Tactics with Dannah Eve - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium

Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Postponed.Register

PJ Storytime

Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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 - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Sat, Aug 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Learn a new skill this summer in a weekly drawing class, led by a local artist! Participants are expected to attend each week. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Library Board Meeting

Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.

Floral Design Workshop

Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Let your creativity bloom and create a floral arrangement like a pro with tips from Promiti Prosun, founder of Fleur + Form.

This event is full

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Thu, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Aug 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Memory Cafe - New Location - New Format - Event takes place at the Highland Park Senior Center

Thu, Aug 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

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.

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Fri, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

3D Printing for Kids

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Introduction to 3D printing designed for young makers. Learn to design a simple object and see how 3D printing works.

This event is full

Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9 - 11

Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Learn a new skill this summer in a weekly drawing class, led by a local artist! Participants are expected to attend each week. Registration required.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Aug 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

Readers' Round Table

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.

Wed, Aug 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.

Floral Design Workshop - New Date: Wednesday, August 19, 1 pm

Wed, Aug 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.

Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

This workshop has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 1 pm. Let your creativity bloom and create a floral arrangement like a pro with tips from Promiti Prosun, founder of Fleur + Form.

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.

A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed and bestselling author Lucy Foley about her new Miss Marple mystery "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel."Register

Film Discussion Group - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Join us each month as we discuss a movie and/or film genre.

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Fri, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - 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.