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Goodwill's Empower Youth Program

Empoderar La Juventud

2024-11-14 16:00:00 2024-11-14 18:00:00 America/Chicago Goodwill's Empower Youth Program Highland Park Public Library -

Thursday, November 14
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-14 16:00:00 2024-11-14 18:00:00 America/Chicago Goodwill's Empower Youth Program 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. 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.

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. 
 

Enrollees receive job readiness training, skill building and support to be successful in the workplace.  They have access to apply to part time summer jobs with Goodwill Store and Donation Centers and permanent part/full time positions with local employers across a variety of growing industries throughout the Chicagoland area.  The Empower Youth program is part of Goodwill’s commitment to eliminating barriers to employment and support the workforce of the future in Chicagoland.

Pase por la biblioteca para aprender mas sobre el program de Goodwill Empower Youth, un programa de capacitación y desarrollo profesional para jóvenes y adultos jóvenes de Illinois de 16 a 24 años.

Los participantes reciben formación para estar preparados para el trabajo, la adquisición de competencias y apoyo para tener éxito en el lugar de trabajo. Tienen acceso a empleos de verano a medio tiempo en tiendas de Goodwill y centros de donaciones, y puestos permanentes de trabajo a tiempo completo/medio con empleadores locales en una variedad de industrias en crecimiento en todo el área de Chicago. El programa Empower Youth es parte del compromiso de Goodwill para eliminar las barreras al empleo y apoyar a la fuerza laboral del futuro en Chicagoland.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Outreach | Community |

TAGS: | young adult | career training and development |

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Phone: 847-432-0216

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Upcoming events

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, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Facebook Live - Facebook Live
Anthony Vega, secretario del condado de Lake informa acerca del proceso de votación y las elecciones. Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega shares information on the election process and voting information.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

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 ChatGPT 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.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 07, 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 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

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
Registration is now closed

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!
This event is full

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, 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
Registration is now closed

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.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for an exercise in creative self-exploration! We will be drawing trees as we reflect on their meaning and symbolism in our lives.

Cancelled
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.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

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
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!

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.

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.
This event is full

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

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
Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

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 - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect charcuterie board just in time for the holidays.

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.

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.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

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.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

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

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.
Register

Cancelled
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.

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.

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.

Thu, Nov 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

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
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.

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

Fri, Nov 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, November 11 2024 at 9:00am

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.

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.

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

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.

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.

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.

Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Library will close at 1pm.

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.

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.

Thu, Nov 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Thanksgiving

Fri, Nov 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Art Center in Highland Park
Building Stronger Communities with John Woodall

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.

Mon, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

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.

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.

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

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.