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Canceled

Memory Cafe

Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.

A Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering for individuals who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dementias. Caregivers and loved ones are welcome to join. 

Registration required. 

Make sure to register for future Memory Cafes! 

September - "Senior-friendly Fitness," featuring exercises led by a certified personal trainer.

October - "Fall Memories," featuring a fall leaves luminaria craft, apple picking, and fall music trivia.

November - "Full of Gratitude," featuring a card-making craft, apple cider, and lively conversation.

Questions? Contact the Adult Services Department at hppla@hplibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Meeting | Discussion | Crafting | Community |

TAGS: | Memory Cafe |

Highland Park Public Library

Phone: 847-432-0216

Hours
About the library

Opening doors to information and imagination.

 

 

Upcoming events

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.

Wed, Oct 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Do you love robots? Come meet OzoBot in the Activity Room for ages 8-10. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Graphic novel fans, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Ages 6-8. Registration required.
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Explore sensory bins with your little ones! Sensory play allows kids to connect ideas with concrete experiences, strengthen neural pathways, and build motor skills.

Sun, Oct 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join the Highland Park High School Memory Mates at the library to decorate a small pot and plant a flower inside.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Read stories, sing songs, & more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! **Registration not required but space is limited. Check in begins at Youth Services desk at 12:30 pm.

Tue, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
This event is full

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with bestselling author Jason Reynolds. His beloved and award-winning titles include "Stamped," the Track series, "Look Both Ways," "Long Way Down," and more.
Register

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area.

Cancelled
Fri, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join our 3D printing club!

Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Get in the spirit of Halloween with our Halloween Railroad, presented by the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club.

Sun, Oct 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Celebrate Day of the Dead by practicing your artistic skills! Celebra el Dia de los Muertos practicando tus habilidades artisticas!

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by practicing your artistic skills by decorating an alebrije! Celebre el Día de los Muertos practicando sus habilidades artísticas decorando un alebrije!

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop in and take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii and test your gaming skills.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join Davis Schneiderman for a thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence in educational settings. Registration Required.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of the original Godzilla. ROAR!

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Middle School Room
This is a drop-in program for all ages. Come check it out in the Middle School Room. No experience needed. 

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience needed! Best suited for people 13 years and older.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Read stories, sing songs, & more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! **Registration not required but space is limited. Check in begins at Youth Services desk at 12:30 pm.

Tue, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Do you encounter Chat GTP or other artificial intelligence in your daily work? Join us for an enlightening lecture investigating the impact of AI in our professional lives. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 6:15pm - 8:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
1000 Deerfield Road Condominium Association

Fri, Nov 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area

Fri, Nov 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, October 28 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Nov 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Nov 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Primeros Auxilios en Salud Mental te enseña cómo identificar, entender y responder ante los signos de un problema de salud mental o de uso de sustancias en adultos.
Register

Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!

Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Silver-Rose Duo is a critically acclaimed Chicago-based classical flute and guitar ensemble. The duo plays baroque heavyweights interspersed with exciting rhythms from around the globe.

Sun, Nov 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces the film and leads the discussion after the showing.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
The City of Highland Park will hold the Veteran's Day program in the Adult Services Room from 11am-12pm

Mon, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Mary Frances Willard, a Highland Park resident, served as a welfare worker for U.S. troops in France during WWI. Jim Marquardt discusses Willard's experiences as documented in 52 letters sent home.

Tue, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up. For ages 5 - 14.

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin in a conversation about "Wandering Stars" by Tommy Orange.

Tue, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
American Doughboys in the First World War reviews America's participation in "the war to end all wars" as we take listeners on a trip across the battlefields of Northern France.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Want a place to store trinkets? Drop in to make your own dish!

Thu, Nov 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Graphic novel fans, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Ages 6-8. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, October 17 2024 at 4:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity 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.

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an insider's view into the design and execution of the famed animated windows and store decor.
Register