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Cookin' With Books

A Virtual Event
2020-06-30 19:30:00 2020-06-30 20:30:00 America/Chicago Cookin' With Books Virtual Event - Zoom Event

Tuesday, June 30
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2020-06-30 19:30:00 2020-06-30 20:30:00 America/Chicago Cookin' With Books Try out recipes from a different cookbook, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies. Virtual Event - Zoom Event

Try out recipes from a different cookbook, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies.

On Tuesday, 30 June, we are cookin’ out of Alex Snodgrass' The Defined Dish, available from hoopla here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13254699

On Tuesday, 14 July, we are cookin’ out of Priya Krishna’s Indian-Ish, available from hoopla here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13255144

Priya Krishna is also one of the hosts on Bon Appétit’s YouTube channel; videos featuring Priya typically begin with her name, so you can easily watch her explain how to make some delicious meals on YouTube as well!

Bon Appetit’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/Di4Vdn9e_G0

Cookin’ with Books will start at 7:30PM CST each Tuesday night. 

Even if you haven't had time to cook, join us to discuss food!

Details on how to participate will be sent after registration.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting & Maker | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Virtual Event | Cooking | Cookin' With Books |

Highland Park Public Library
Phone: 847-432-0216
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Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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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.
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Oreology - Ages 8 to 10
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.
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Oreology - Ages 11 to 14
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.
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Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, Jul 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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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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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, Jul 23, All day
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Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, Jul 30, All day
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Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
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Ready for a summer road trip?
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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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.
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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.
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Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.
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