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Phone Photography Tips

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2026-03-23 17:30:00 2026-03-23 18:30:00 America/Chicago Phone Photography Tips Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Monday, March 23
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-23 17:30:00 2026-03-23 18:30:00 America/Chicago Phone Photography Tips Learn to take better photos using your iPhone's built-in features like portrait mode, editing tools, and composition basics. Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Learn to take better photos using your iPhone's built-in features like portrait mode, editing tools, and composition basics.

Already have an iPhone or Android? Learn to take better photos using built-in features like portrait mode, editing tools, and composition basics. We'll cover essential techniques to help you capture better images without needing expensive equipment or apps.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tech | Maker | Community |

TAGS: | Tech | Maker | Community |

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Origami Challenge
Mon, Mar 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Caminando Juntos - Walking Together
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Facebook Live - Facebook Live
Un nuevo episodio cada mes, con temas relevantes en español. - Monthly episodes with relevant topics and information presented in Spanish.
Meet The Author - Christopher C. Gorham - "The Confidante"
Mon, Mar 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Author Christopher C. Gorham discusses his book about Anna Rosenberg, trusted advisor to FDR and Truman during WWII, who was at the pivot points of history from the New Deal to the 1960s.
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Origami Challenge
Tue, Mar 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Origami Challenge
Wed, Mar 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Late Opening
Wed, Mar 04, 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 (1st Friday).
Origami Challenge
Thu, Mar 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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. For ages 6-8
Origami Challenge
Fri, Mar 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Origami Challenge
Sat, Mar 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Dalias - Una Fuerza de la Naturaleza - Floricultura - Taller de Dalias
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Aprenda el antiguo arte de hacer flores de papel y crea una creación artística en papel para celebrar la belleza de la primavera!
Origami Challenge
Sun, Mar 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Baby Booktime Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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 Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.
Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams - Virtual event with sleep expert Michelle Carr
Wed, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Library Speakers Consortium presents a virtual event with sleep expert Michelle Carr.Register
Teen Time - DIY Sugar Scrub
Wed, Mar 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Make a sugar scrub to refresh dry skin from winter! Snacks provided!
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Kate Quinn - Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual event as bestselling author Kate Quinn discusses her new book "The Astral Library." Register
Dahlias - A Force of Nature - Dahlia Flower Making Workshop
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Learn the ancient art of paper flower making and create an artistic paper creation in celebration of Spring's beauty!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Make Your Good Luck: Button Making
Fri, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Design custom pin-back buttons using the button maker. Choose from pre-made designs or bring your own images to personalize your button for St. Patrick's Day.
Game Club
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Join us and play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Library Board Meeting
Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Wed, Mar 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Thu, Mar 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Memory Cafe - Building Community and Connections
Thu, Mar 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Fri, Mar 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Mar 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Sat, Mar 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Bring Your Own Craft - Event takes place at Curt's Cafe in Highland Park
Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Curt's Cafe in Highland Park
Bring a craft project to work on and meet fellow crafters in your community. This program is suitable for adults.
Grab&Go Paper Pie Slice - Ages 5 to 14
Sun, Mar 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pi Day is March 14th, but it's never too late to celebrate! Learn about circles and create a cute slice of paper pie.
Phone Photography Tips - iPhone and Android
Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Learn to take better photos using your iPhone's built-in features like portrait mode, editing tools, and composition basics.
America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - Virtual event with Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
A virtual event. Award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver discuss Walter's book "Rehab: An American Scandal." Register
Baby Booktime Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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 Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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.
Bracelet-Making Workshop
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Stop by any time from 2-5 pm to make bracelets for yourself or to share with your friends.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Duckies in Danger: Zip Line Challenge - Ages 5 to 14
Thu, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Take the zip line challenge! Your mission is to build a container that will safely carry a rubber duck across a zip line...with limited materials. Drop by the Brenner Room to take the challenge.
Film Discussion - Stand by Me
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Join us each month as we discuss a movie and/or film genre.
Discussions with Davis - Black Dogs by Ian McEwan
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of Black Dogs by Ian McEwan.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Deerfield Public Library - Lower level meeting rooms
Celebrate Women's History Month with this vibrant play performance from Violet Surprise Theatre at Deerfield Public Library!
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Mon, Mar 30, 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!
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