Teen Time

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

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.

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

Registration is now closed

Teen Time - Leaf Clay Dish

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.

Learn to Play Canasta

Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

Registration is now closed

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!

Goodwill's Empower Youth Program - Empoderar La Juventud

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

Stop by the lobby to learn more about Goodwill's Empower Youth Program, a career training and development program for Illinois youth and young adults ages 16-24.

Beginning Graphic Novel Club

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.

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

PJ Storytime

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.

Behind the Scenes at Marshall Field's Holiday Traditions

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.

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Sat, Nov 16, 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.

3 Boys Movie Screening

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Movie Screening

Mon, Nov 18, 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.

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Charcuterie 101 Lecture & Demo - Build A Board Like A Pro!

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board.

Charcuterie 101 Workshop - Build A Board Like A Pro!

Mon, Nov 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Try your hand at building a charcuterie board.

This event is full

Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)

Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

This event is full

Library Board Meeting

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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.

Memoir Writing

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Discussions with Davis - James by Percival Everett

Wed, Nov 20, 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 "James" by Percival Everett.

This event is full

Illinois Libraries Present Chef Art Smith - Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

Cancelled

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

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 21, 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.

Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Nov 21, 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 21, 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.

Memory Cafe

Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

New venue Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

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

Learn to Play Canasta

Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

Registration is now closed

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Rescheduled

Fairy Tales Redone

Fri, Nov 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

New date Tuesday, November 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

Join us for a different fairy tale every time and activities to see who can solve the problem better. Registration required. Program will take place in the Activity Room and is for ages 5-10.

Crafting Club

Fri, Nov 22, 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

3D Printing Club

Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join our 3D printing club!

Chris Greene Quartet - Note For Note Concert Series

Sat, Nov 23, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Saturday Morning Stories

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

The Chris Greene Quartet has been a highly visible part of Chicago's jazz scene since 2005. While honoring the tradition, the group incorporates elements of funk, hip-hop, rock, pop, blues and reggae.

Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Break-In Bags - Ages 10 to 14

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Fairy Tales Redone

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join us for a different fairy tale every time and activities to see who can solve the problem better. Registration required. Program will take place in the Activity Room and is for ages 5-10.

Readers' Round Table

Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Calling all puzzlemasters! Solve a series of clues to unlock the bag and win what?s inside. Drop by the Activity Room to put your codebreaking skills to the test.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Nov 26, 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.

Poetry Writing on Zoom

Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Library U

Registration is now closed

Early Closing

Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Library will close at 1pm.

Fall Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver

Wed, Nov 27, 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, Nov 27, 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.

Library is Closed

Thu, Nov 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

Thanksgiving

CommUNITY Dinner

Fri, Nov 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

The Art Center in Highland Park

Building Stronger Communities with John Woodall

Cancelled

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Sat, Nov 30, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Drop-In Sensory Bins

Sat, Nov 30, 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.

Mon, Dec 02, 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.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Homeschool Meetup

Tue, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Local homeschool families meet up.

Tue, Dec 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.

Page Pairings

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Unwind with us before the holiday season! Page Pairings is a wine and book tasting event that will feature a selection of wines paired with matching books, selected by a librarian.

Memoir Writing

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Intro to Breathwork and Meditation - Introducción a Respiración y Meditación

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join Lani Gerszonovicz in an exercise in guided breathing and meditation practices while using science-backed breathing tools and meditation strategies to improve your well-being and reduce anxiety.

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 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.

Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Dec 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.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Learn Canasta Strategy

Thu, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Late Opening

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

The library will open at 2pm due to staff meeting.

Ochin Pakhi Ensemble - Note For Note Concert Series

Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

Ochin Pakhi is a Chicago-based Bengali folk band that performs traditional music from India and Bangladesh, including songs from the Baul-Fakir tradition of mystic minstrels.

Banned Adolescent Literature: From Book to Film - The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Sun, Dec 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.

Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Celebrate National Llama Day

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

Did you know that the playful and feisty llama has its own holiday? Stop by the Youth Services Department to discover some fun llama books and decorate a llama suncatcher.

Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)

Mon, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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 am.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Dec 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.

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Poetry Writing on Zoom

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Library U

Registration is now closed

Illinois Libraries Present Raina Telgemeier - The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Join us on Zoom for an event with the critically acclaimed comics artist and bestselling author.

Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver

Wed, Dec 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.

Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver

Wed, Dec 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.

Teen Time - DIY Cozy Mugs

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Learn how to use the Library's sublimation printer and heat press to customize a mug! Hot chocolate provided.

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Beginning Graphic Novel Club

Thu, Dec 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.

Learn Canasta Strategy

Thu, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Younger graphic novel fans! Join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between graphic novels. Ages 6-8. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, November 14 2024 at 5:00pm

PJ Storytime

Thu, Dec 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.

3D Printing Club

Fri, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join our 3D printing club!

Registration opens Monday, December 2 2024 at 9:00am