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Nutrición Creativa: Brochetas de Frutas

El Cuidado Personal y Bienestar

Reflexiona en el autocuidado y manteniendo un estilo de vida saludable mientras elabora una brocheta de fruta nutritiva.

Disfrute en la simple alegría de la elaboración de color de brochetas de frutas mientras explora cómo esta actividad creativa refleja la importancia del cuidado de sí mismo y mantener un estilo de vida saludable.

Únase a nosotros en un momento de diversión con discusiones significativas sobre priorizar el bienestar y el equilibrio en la vida cotidiana.

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Highland Park Public Library
Phone: 847-432-0216
Hours
About the library

Opening doors to information and imagination.

 

 

Upcoming events

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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.
Cancelled
Memory Cafe
Thu, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join us to celebrate the end of year with snacks, music, and good company!
Memory Cafe - New Location*- New Format
Thu, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Senior Center - MCAFE 11
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.  
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Printed Photo Organizing 101
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Certified photo organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay provides tips on how to curate and organize your printed photos.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Printed Photo 101 Organizing Workshop
Thu, Feb 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Curate and organize your photos with help from certified photo organizer Bonnie Hillman Shay. 
Drop-In Playdate
Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!
Traditional Mahjong 101
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Want to learn how to play Traditional Mahjong? Join us at the library for a fun and interactive workshop! Registration required.
This event is full
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Feb 22, 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 - Staff Favorites
Sat, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Join us to learn how to play some of our staff's favorite board games: King of Tokyo, Fluxx, Forbidden Island, and House of Danger!
Sparking your Creative Self - "The Artist's Way"
Sun, Feb 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us in learning the basics of free and unstructured creative expression through the habit of "morning pages", using practices inspired by Julia Cameron's best-selling book, "The Artist's Way".
Cancelled
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Feb 25, 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 am.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Feb 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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 25, 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 in grades 4-7
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 26, 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.
Beginning French
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Crafting Club
Fri, Feb 28, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Mar 01, 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.
Desarrolle sus Fortalezas Mediante la Creación de un Jardín - Creando un Jardín de Suculentas
Sat, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Ùnase a nosotros para crear su propio jardín de suculentas mientras reflexiona sobre el crecimiento personal, la adaptabilidad y la prosperidad frente a los desafíos.
Crafting for a Cause
Sat, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Volunteers will make fleece blankets to donate to a non-profit organization for women in shelters.
Building Strength Through Making a Succulent Garden
Sun, Mar 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us to create your own succulent garden while reflecting on personal growth, adaptability, and thriving in the face of challenges.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Mon, Mar 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 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
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Tue, Mar 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Illinois Libraries Present - Exploring Space with Coralie Adam
Tue, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Get an inside look at the space industry.
Register
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Wed, Mar 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Late Opening
Wed, Mar 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Thu, Mar 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Fri, Mar 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Sat, Mar 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
Cancelled
Drop-In Sensory Bins
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Explore sensory bins with your little ones! Sensory play allows kids to connect ideas with concrete experiences, strengthen neural pathways, and build motor skills.
Drop-In Sensory Bins
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
Descubra Libby - (Event in Spanish)
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
¿Ha escuchado sobre revistas y libros digitales, pero no los ha usado? Descubra como bajar la aplicación de Libby a su dispositivo, y como buscar, y tomarlos prestados. Para principiantes.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Sun, Mar 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Mar 11, 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 9:30 am.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
Nutrición Creativa - Brochetas de frutas para el cuidado personal y el bienestar
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Disfruta de la sencilla alegría de elaborar brochetas de frutas coloridas mientras explorar cómo esta actividad creativa refleja la importancia del cuidado personal.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 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 - Make a Keychain!
Wed, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Drop in to learn how to make a keychain using polymer clay!
Discussions with Davis - God, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O'Gieblyn
Wed, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of God, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O'Gieblyn
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 13, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Mar 15, 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.
Crafting Club
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Same Crafting Club, new day and time! Bring a project and grab a snack while you're at it.
Sábado Morning Stories - Ages 5 and younger with a caregiver
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a bilingual family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Meet The Author Cory O'Brien - "Two Truths and a Lie"
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The beloved internet humorist discusses his debut novel that introduces an unforgettable investigator to the drowned streets of L.A. in a hugely imaginative and heartfelt blend of noir and cyberpunk.
Local Author Fest
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room,Lobby
Meet and greet local authors.
Nourish & Create with Fresh Fruit - Self Care through Healthy Colorful Treats
Sun, Mar 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Delight in the simple joy of crafting colorful fruit kebabs while exploring how this creative activity reflects the importance of self-care and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Cancelled
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 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.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 17, 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
Tue, Mar 18, 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 - 12
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Registration opens Tuesday, February 25 2025 at 4:00pm
Cancelled
Nutrición Creativa: Brochetas de Frutas - El Cuidado Personal y Bienestar
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library
Reflexiona en el autocuidado y manteniendo un estilo de vida saludable mientras elabora una brocheta de fruta nutritiva.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Memory Cafe - New Location*- New Format
Thu, Mar 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Senior Center - MCAFE 11
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.  
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Mar 20, 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.
Fairy Tales Redone
Fri, Mar 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.
Registration opens Saturday, March 1 2025 at 9:00am
Illinois Libraries Present - "9to5: The Story of a Movement"
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 11:55pm
Highland Park Public Library
An award-winning documentary highlighting the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy.
Register
Concert - Two Strings: Old World Klezmer and New Yiddish Song
Fri, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us for this concert featuring highly regarded contemporary klezmer musicians.
Illinois Libraries Present - "9to5: The Story of a Movement"
Sat, Mar 22, 12:00am - 11:55pm
Virtual
The award-winning documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and against wage discrepancy. 
Register
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Mar 22, 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.
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