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Illiniois Libraries Present

Slowing Down with Amy Tan
2025-02-19 19:00:00 2025-02-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illiniois Libraries Present Virtual - Zoom

Wednesday, February 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-19 19:00:00 2025-02-19 20:00:00 America/Chicago Illiniois Libraries Present Join us on Zoom. Virtual - Zoom

Join us on Zoom.

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to nature is captured in her latest, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, a collection of sketches and essays which debuted at #1 on both the New York Times and the Indie bestseller list.

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

Grab&Go Paper Plate Arctic Fox
Thu, Jan 30, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's chilly for us, but winter weather is perfect for an arctic fox! Create your own winter buddy that will warm your heart! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Firefly Family Theatre Presents: Spark's Snow Day
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join Spark the Firefly as she goes sledding, ice skating, and more on her very first snow day!
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jan 30, 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, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Taller: Cuentas de correo electrónico
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Aprende como crear y navegar una cuenta de correo electrónico. Recibe consejos prácticos para escribir y mandar correos, y formas de responder a mensajes recibidos. - Email basics workshop in Spanish.
Grab&Go Paper Plate Arctic Fox
Fri, Jan 31, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's chilly for us, but winter weather is perfect for an arctic fox! Create your own winter buddy that will warm your heart! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Drop-In Playdate
Fri, Jan 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!
Crafting Club
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Grab&Go Paper Plate Arctic Fox
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's chilly for us, but winter weather is perfect for an arctic fox! Create your own winter buddy that will warm your heart! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Feb 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.
Grab&Go Paper Plate Arctic Fox
Sun, Feb 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's chilly for us, but winter weather is perfect for an arctic fox! Create your own winter buddy that will warm your heart! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Mon, Feb 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 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.
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Tue, Feb 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
Tue, Feb 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¡El Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas estará en la Biblioteca del 4 al 8 de febrero! -- The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be at the Library from Tuesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 8.
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Illinois Libraries Present - James McBride
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with James McBride, award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.
Register
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Wed, Feb 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
Wed, Feb 05, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¡El Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas estará en la Biblioteca del 4 al 8 de febrero! -- The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be at the Library from Tuesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 8.
Beginning French
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Thu, Feb 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
Thu, Feb 06, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¡El Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas estará en la Biblioteca del 4 al 8 de febrero! -- The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be at the Library from Tuesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 8.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 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
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 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.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Fri, Feb 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
Fri, Feb 07, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¡El Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas estará en la Biblioteca del 4 al 8 de febrero! -- The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be at the Library from Tuesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 8.
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Sat, Feb 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
Sat, Feb 08, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¡El Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas estará en la Biblioteca del 4 al 8 de febrero! -- The Mobile Mexican Consulate will be at the Library from Tuesday, February 4 through Saturday, February 8.
Cancelled
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Feb 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.
Sensory Bins - A Drop-In Event
Sat, Feb 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.
Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
Sun, Feb 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Meet The Author - Renée Rosen - Let's Call Her Barbie
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bestselling author Renée Rosen explores Ruth Handler's vision for a new doll and how she and her team of creatives worked to create a legacy.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Feb 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 12:30 am.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 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.
Floreciendo En Conciencia - Encuentra la calma a través de arreglos florales
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Descubra el poder calmante y terapéutico de las flores en este programa práctico diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a controlar el estrés.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 11, 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 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, Feb 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.
SEL Training for Educators
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804
Teen Time - Tea Party
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Drop in to decorate cookies and chat about your favorite romance tropes!
Mindful Blossoms - Finding Calm Through Flower Arranging
Wed, Feb 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Discover the calming and therapeutic power of flowers in this hands-on program designed to help participants manage stress and find inner peace with mindful practices.
Beginning French
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Discussions with Davis - REPEAT - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 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.
Music Club
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Are you looking for something new to listen to? Have you heard a cool album recently? Come to Music Club and share recommendations with others!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 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.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Wii Day: Super Smash Bros - Age 5-14
Fri, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
Crafting Club
Fri, Feb 14, 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, Feb 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.
Saturday Morning Stories
Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 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.
Cross-stitch for Beginners with Stephanie Rohr - Author of Self-Care Cross-Stitch
Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us at the library to learn the basics of cross-stitch with a pattern designed by a renowned author and fiber artist.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 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.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 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.
Beginning French
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Illiniois Libraries Present - Slowing Down with Amy Tan
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom.
Register
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!
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.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
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.
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.
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!
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
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.
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.
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