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Fall Book Buzz
2024-09-12 19:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Fall Book Buzz Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, September 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-12 19:00:00 2024-09-12 20:30:00 America/Chicago Fall Book Buzz Find out what to read this fall! Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Find out what to read this fall!

Find out what to read this fall when librarians and book discussion leader Judy Levin highlight new fall titles. Join us for a fun evening, discover what to add to your TBR pile, or find ideas for your book group.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

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Highland Park Public Library
Phone: 847-432-0216
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Upcoming events

Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Aug 22, 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.
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Aug 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Graphic novel fans in grades 1 - 3, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Registration required.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Aug 24, 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.
Sensory Bins - A Drop-In Event
Sat, Aug 24, 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.
Game Club
Sat, Aug 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
New venue 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!
YIVO Summer Festival of Yiddish Culture - ZING MIR A LIDELE! SING ME A SONG IN YIDDISH!
Sun, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Yiddish vocalist, actor, and cantor Stewart Figa sings songs from Yiddish theater and the Yiddish folk repertoire, and reminisces about his experience of working in the Yiddish Theatre.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Aug 27, 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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Aug 27, 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.
Panel To Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9-11
Tue, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
This event is full
Missing in Chicago
Tue, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists discuss their investigative series "Missing in Chicago."
Summer Baby Booktime
Wed, Aug 28, 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.
Summer Baby Booktime
Wed, Aug 28, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Aug 29, 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.
Fiber Arts Club
Fri, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area
3D Printing Club
Fri, Aug 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Aug 31, 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.
Library is Closed
Sun, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Labor Day
Library is Closed
Mon, Sep 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Labor Day
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up. For ages 5 - 14.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Sep 03, 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.
Canceled
City, Society, Library meeting - City, Society, Library meeting
Tue, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Reach out to hsmith@hplibrary.org for questions.
Late Opening
Wed, Sep 04, 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.
City, Society, Library meeting - City, Society, Library meeting
Wed, Sep 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Reach out to hsmith@hplibrary.org for questions.
Volunteer Fair
Thu, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet representatives from community organizations and learn about their volunteer needs.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 05, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Sep 05, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 05, 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.
Canceled
City, Society, Library meeting - City, Society, Library meeting
Thu, Sep 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Reach out to hsmith@hplibrary.org for questions.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Sep 07, 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.
Banned Adolescent Literature: From Book to Film - Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Sun, Sep 08, 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.
Messy Monday
Mon, Sep 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!
American Winter
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us for a screening of "American Winter" (2013), a documentary that unveils the struggles of families in economic hardship, exposing the urgent need for social support.
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "The House is on Fire" by Rachel Beanland
Tue, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin in a conversation about "The House is on Fire" by Rachel Beanland.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Sep 10, 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.
Friends Quarterly Meeting
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
The Friends will meet at 7pm in the Lower-Level Meeting Room
Fall Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
Fall Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 11, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Teen Time - Pressed Flower Lantern
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
These DIY candle holders will keep your space feeling bright and cheery! Drop in to make your own!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Fall Book Buzz
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Find out what to read this fall!
Crafting Club
Fri, Sep 13, 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
3D Printing Club
Fri, Sep 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, September 2 2024 at 9:00am
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Sep 14, 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.
Game Club
Sat, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 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!
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Sep 16, 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.
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Sep 16, 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.
Crochet 101 with Gnome Depot Fiber
Mon, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Grace from Gnome Depot Fibers will teach you basic crochet stitches that will help with future projects. Registration required.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration opens Monday, August 26 2024 at 9:00am
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Sewing Basics: Star Pillow - Ages 10 - 14
Wed, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us to learn the basics of sewing and create a cool and comfy pillow. Supplies provided.
Registration opens Sunday, September 1 2024 at 9:00am
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Canceled
Memory Cafe
Thu, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.
Memory Cafe - Senior-friendly Fitness
Thu, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Fitness instructor, Ben Sonnenburg from Beans Fitness, will lead a senior-friendly exercise session for this month's Memory Cafe!
Canceled
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Sep 19, 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, August 22 2024 at 4:00pm
Canceled
City, Society, Library meeting - City, Society, Library meeting
Thu, Sep 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Reach out to hsmith@hplibrary.org for questions.
Nobody's Fool - Why We Get Taken In And What We Can Do About It
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom. Learn how deception works and recognize the signs.
Register
Blood Drive / Campaña de Donación de Sangre
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Donate blood with Vitalant and get some sweet rewards! ¡Done sangre con Vitalant y gane premios dulces!
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