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Meet the McElroys

2025-07-07 19:00:00 2025-07-07 20:30:00 America/Chicago Meet the McElroys Highland Park Public Library -

Monday, July 07
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-07 19:00:00 2025-07-07 20:30:00 America/Chicago Meet the McElroys Join us via Zoom to chat with the McElroys of "The Adventure Zone" and "My Brother, My Brother and Me" podcasts! Highland Park Public Library -

Join us via Zoom to chat with the McElroys of "The Adventure Zone" and "My Brother, My Brother and Me" podcasts!

Level up at your Library with the McElroy family! Learn about the start of their entertainment empire and how their podcast transformed into a best-selling graphic novel series. 

Registration required. This program will take place over Zoom and a recording will be provided to registered attendees after the event. 

Presented in partnership with the Deerfield Public Library, Evanston Public Library, Glencoe Public Library, and the Highland Park Public Library.

Questions? Contact the Adult Services Department at hppla@hplibrary.org

Clint McElroy
Clint McElroy has fooled numerous bosses into providing him with a 45-year career in Broadcasting. He has fathered three children (Justin, Travis and Griffin), and when it comes to bringing new life into this world, is pretty sure the barn door is shut behind that horse. He co-hosts The Adventure Zone with his sons, which has been adapted into a New York Times Best Selling graphic novel series six times over, and has written comics for Marvel such as JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY and MARVEL TEAM-UP – so retired life has been going pretty well so far. Most recently, he wrote the children's book, Goldie's Guide to Grandchilding, from First Second Books.

Justin McElroy
Justin McElroy has been a creator of podcasts, television shows, YouTube videos and graphic novels since 2010. His most popular works include My Brother, My Brother and Me (co-hosted with his real life brothers Travis & Griffin McElroy) which is both an award-nominated advice show podcast referenced in Lin-Manuel Miranda's, Hamilton, (yes, really!) and a live action television show on the Seeso (NBCUniversal); and The Adventure Zone, an actual-play podcast with their dad that has also been adapted into a New York Times bestselling graphic novel from First Second Books many times over. He also co-hosts Sawbones, a comedic medical podcast, with his wife, Dr. Sydnee McElroy - which has, you guessed it, been adapted into a yet another New York Times bestselling book. 

He is also known for his roles in Trolls World Tour (DreamWorks, 2020) and The Fungies!, (HBO, 2022) - and on TikTok for bringing back "Berries and Cream".

Travis McElroy
Travis McElroy is a podcaster, actor and a four-time New York Times #1 bestselling author known for The Adventure Zone and My Brother, My Brother and Me.

Travis was born in West Virginia, and attended the University of Oklahoma as a National Merit Scholar. He graduated from OU with a BFA in Acting, and then proceeded to have no idea what he was going to do with his life. At the age of 25, he began his podcast, My Brother, My Brother and Me (MBMBaM) with his real-life brothers, Justin and Griffin; began working as an actor/technical director at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company; and met his wife. Altogether, a pretty good year. He worked at Cincy Shakes with notable roles like Laertes, Juliet’s Nurse, and Lucius Andronicus, and won an award for set design. Then Travis became a full-time podcaster with shows including Trends Like These, Shmanners, Chasing Immortality and, most notably, The Adventure Zone.

MBMBaM was later adapted into a live-action television show through NBCUniversal’s comedy streaming channel, Seeso. MBMBaM premiered as the #1 television show for sale on iTunes. 

The Adventure Zone, in cooperation with Twogether Studios, was adapted into a cooperative storytelling card game called The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance released late 2020. Learn more at theadventurezonegame.com 

In 2018, the McElroys’ graphic novel adaptation of The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins became the first graphic novel to reach #1 on the New York Times Paperback Trade Fiction Best Sellers list. Book 2 in the series, The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited! followed suit in 2019. Book 3, The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal released July 2020 and Book 4, The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom, released in July 2021. All from First Second Books and, you guessed it, all were New York Times bestsellers. Book 5 released February 2023 & Book 6 July 2024. More at theadventurezonecomic.com

His podcasting book, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You), co-authored with Justin and Griffin McElroy, released January 2021 from Harper Collins. 

The pop culture notoriety of the McElroy brothers earned them roles in Trolls World Tour movie alongside Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, and Jamie Dornan. He continues to record podcasts, sell out venues when touring live productions across the US & UK, and appear at pop culture conventions and philanthropic events when his schedule allows.

Griffin McElroy
Griffin McElroy is a DC-based podcaster, writer, editor, composer and former video game journalist. 

He is known for co-hosting the podcasts My Brother, My Brother and Me; The Adventure Zone; and Wonderful!, as well as his YouTube series, Monster Factory. My Brother, My Brother and Me was developed into a television series for NBC’s comedy streaming app, SeeSo, and was the #1 Television Show on iTunes when it was released there. The Adventure Zone has been adapted into a graphic novel series and has earned the title of New York Times #1 bestseller many times over.  He co-wrote a podcasting book, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) from Harpers Collins with his brothers, Justin and Travis, as well as several comics including War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery (Marvel); and Sonic the Hedgehog: 30th Anniversary Celebration (IDW).

Griffin was included on the “Forbes 30 under 30” in Media list in 2017 and has voice acting credits in Trolls: World Tour (DreamWorks Animation, 2020); The Mitchells vs The Machines (Netflix, 2021); The Fungies (HBO Max, 2021) and many more.

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Wed, Jul 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Wed, Jul 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!

Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 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.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Bored at home? Come play Mario Kart 8DX on Nintendo Switch in a friendly competition! Snacks provided.

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Thu, Jul 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Jul 10, 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.

Fri, Jul 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.

Sat, Jul 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, Jul 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bus Tour
Join us on a bus tour of Highland Park sites that have been featured in movies and learn about the films' creation and production. Tour starts and ends at the Library.
This event is full

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Registration required. Prepackaged food will be served with ingredient labels provided. Caregivers may stay with their children if they wish.

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Prepackaged food will be served with ingredient labels provided. Caregivers may stay with their children if they wish.

Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.

Wed, Jul 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!

Thu, Jul 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Thu, Jul 17, 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.  

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.

Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a storytime with a twist.

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
350 pieces. One hour. Do you have what it takes to win? Register with a friend!/ 350 piezas. Una hora. ¿Tienes lo necesario para ganar? ¡Regístrate con un amigo!

Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Test your computer and internet safety skills by playing a life size board game full of challenges where you decide what is fact and what is fiction. Join us in the Activity Room. Drop in.

Wed, Jul 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!

Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 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.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.

Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe
New name, same crafting club! We're meeting at Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe, located at 481 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

Sat, Jul 26, 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.

Sat, Jul 26, 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!

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Tue, Jul 29, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

Wed, Jul 30, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!

Wed, Jul 30, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Thu, Jul 31, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Fri, Aug 01, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.

Sat, Aug 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Sat, Aug 02, 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.

Sat, Aug 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Completed all the puzzles in your collection? Bring them to the library to trade! ¿Has completado todos los rompecabezas en tu colección? ¡Tráelos a la biblioteca para un intercambio!

Sun, Aug 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Ready for a summer road trip?

Mon, Aug 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.

Wed, Aug 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 June (2nd Wednesday) and December (1st Friday).

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Thu, Aug 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, Aug 07, 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
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.