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Library Closes at 3 p.m.

Christmas Eve
2020-12-24 15:00:00 2020-12-24 21:00:00 America/Chicago Library Closes at 3 p.m. Highland Park Public Library

Thursday, December 24
3:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2020-12-24 15:00:00 2020-12-24 21:00:00 America/Chicago Library Closes at 3 p.m. The Library will close at 1 p.m. today. Highland Park Public Library

The Library will close at 1 p.m. today.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Closing |

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Phone: 847-432-0216
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Upcoming events

StoryWalk - An Outdoor Story Experience
Sat, Jan 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Even though you can't come inside, there is still fun to be had at the library! Stop by today between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a StoryWalk!
Sonnet Wheel of Fortune - Shakespeare Project of Chicago
Sun, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual Event - Zoom
Join the Shakespeare Project of Chicago for this fun afternoon.
Register
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Mon, Jan 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
Boredom Blitz Bingo - A Virtual Event
Mon, Jan 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Blast your winter blues away with Boredom Blitz Bingo!
Storytime with Thor Live! - A Virtual Event
Mon, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library
Join Miss Melaina and her friend Thor for a special live storytime!
Getting started with hoopla
Mon, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how you can use hoopla to stream and download movies, TV shows, music, and audiobooks.
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
Beginning Spanish
Tue, Jan 19, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Memoir Writing
Tue, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
What's your story? Your life experience is the story that only you can tell. Examples of successful memoirs are discussed as well as techniques for organizing your thoughts and putting them on paper.
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Wed, Jan 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
Video Game Show Live! - A Virtual Event
Wed, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event - Zoom Event
Join us as we talk about video game cheating (we won't tell), video game music, and news with fellow game enthusiasts. Register for an invitation.
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
Beginning Spanish
Thu, Jan 21, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Rescheduled
2 Books n a Craft - A Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, January 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Melaina. We will be meeting on Zoom. Registration required.
2 Books n a Craft - A Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Melaina. We will be meeting on Zoom. Registration required.
Publisher Basics
Thu, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how to create and design documents such as posters, brochures and invitations.
Excel Basics
Thu, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
This class is designed for beginners. Students will develop the basic skills needed to use the Microsoft Office Excel program.
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Fri, Jan 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
An Afternoon With Clean Mama
Fri, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zoom's webinar format that allows for 3,000 attendees - Zoom
Becky Rapinchuk, author of "Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home," discusses tips for maintaining a clean and peaceful home.
Register
Online Photo Editing
Fri, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how to use Pixlr Photo Editor to perform basic photo edits such as cropping, adjusting colors, and using photo filters.
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Sat, Jan 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
Saturday Morning Stories - A Virtual Event
Sat, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Join us for stories, songs, and stretches to start your weekend off right! Recommended for ages 2+.
StoryWalk - An Outdoor Story Experience
Sat, Jan 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Even though you can't come inside, there is still fun to be had at the library! Stop by today between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a StoryWalk!
Grab N Go Snowman Craft - A Virtual Event
Sun, Jan 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make your own melt-proof snowman out of socks!
How to Use Google Drive
Sun, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how to navigate Google Drive, a cloud-based online storage solution to upload and backup documents and access them anywhere.
Boredom Blitz Bingo - A Virtual Event
Mon, Jan 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Blast your winter blues away with Boredom Blitz Bingo!
Rescheduled
Get Started with Word Templates
Mon, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Friday, January 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how you can use pre-made templates to easily create various types of documents such as resumes, cover letters, flyers, and even brochures.
A New Year, A New You - How To Make Healthy New Year's Resolutions That You Can Keep
Mon, Jan 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom's webinar format that allows for 3,000 attendees - Zoom
Learn how to optimize your health through sustainable lifestyle changes and stay motivated all year long with Honey Bronson, functional medicine certified health coach.
Register
Beginning Spanish
Tue, Jan 26, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Environmental Issues Book Discussion: All We Can Save - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join the Library and Go Green HP on Zoom to discuss All We Can Save, edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Keeble Wilkinson. Registration required.
Readers' Round Table - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations or your next book club title? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! This will be an online discussion. Register for an invite.
Poetry Writing
Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Designed for beginning and experienced poets. In-class writing exercises will challenge your inner muse as we experiment with various poetic forms (rhymed and unrhymed) and sparks for inspiration.
Sleep 101 - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Does your child struggle to fall asleep at bedtime? Are naps too short or nonexistent in your home? Does your child wake frequently throughout the night?
Bedtime Buddies - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Highland Park Public Library
Put on your jammies and grab your favorite stuffed buddy! Settle in for some bedtime stories and songs with Miss Kelly.
Cookin' with Books: Oaxaca - A Virtual Event
Tue, Jan 26, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies.
Get Started with Word
Wed, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how to create documents, apply basic formatting, insert pictures and share your completed work.
Discussions with Davis: Searching for Sylvie Lee - A Virtual Book Discussion
Wed, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Book Discussion. Davis Schneiderman, Provost and Dean of the Faculty and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the discussion of Searching for Sylvie Lee by Jean Kwok.
Sports Show Live! - A Virtual Event
Wed, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event - Zoom Event
Register for an invitation.
Beginning Spanish
Thu, Jan 28, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Word: Beyond the Basics
Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Explore intermediate features such as the design toolbar, layout settings, pictures and media, advanced formatting, and new tips and tricks to speed up your workflow.
Better Know a Database: Gale Courses - A Virtual Event
Thu, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Want to know more about the library's online resources? Get to know them with this series!
Excel Basics
Thu, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
This class is designed for beginners. Students will develop the basic skills needed to use the Microsoft Office Excel program.
Storytime Live! - A Virtual Event
Fri, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills and encourage a love of books. Registration required.
Get Started with Word Templates
Fri, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Learn how you can use pre-made templates to easily create various types of documents such as resumes, cover letters, flyers, and even brochures.
StoryWalk - An Outdoor Story Experience
Sat, Jan 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Even though you can't come inside, there is still fun to be had at the library! Stop by today between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a StoryWalk!
SCORE Small Business Mentoring - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Need help with starting or running your small business?
Beginning Spanish
Tue, Feb 02, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Investing Made Simple - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Looking for Investment tips?
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
What's your story? Your life experience is the story that only you can tell. Examples of successful memoirs are discussed as well as techniques for organizing your thoughts and putting them on paper.
Bedtime Buddies - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 02, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Highland Park Public Library
Put on your jammies and grab your favorite stuffed buddy! Settle in for some bedtime stories and songs with Miss Kelly.
Beginning Spanish
Thu, Feb 04, 9:15am - 10:15am
Highland Park Public Library
This course is designed for students brand new to Spanish or those who studied it a long time ago and want a refresher on the basics.
Rescheduled
2 Books n a Craft - A Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Thursday, February 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Melaina. We will be meeting on Zoom. Registration required.
2 Books n a Craft - A Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy two stories and create a craft along with Miss Melaina. We will be meeting on Zoom. Registration required.
Excel Basics
Thu, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
This class is designed for beginners. Students will develop the basic skills needed to use the Microsoft Office Excel program.
Comic Bookclub: Nat Turner - A Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 04, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Comic Bookclub meets monthly on a Thursday at 7:30PM. Details on how to participate will be sent after registration. See the long description for discussion titles!
Saturday Morning Stories - A Virtual Event
Sat, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Join us for stories, songs, and stretches to start your weekend off right! Recommended for ages 2+.
DIY Lip Scrub - A Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Treat your lips with a homemade lip scrub! Registration required.
DIY Lip Scrub - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Treat your lips with a homemade lip scrub! Registration required.
Judy Levin Virtual Book Discussions - Gods of the Upper Air by Charles King
Tue, Feb 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin on Zoom as she discusses 'Gods of the Upper Air' by Charles King. Registration required.
Poetry Writing
Tue, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Designed for beginning and experienced poets. In-class writing exercises will challenge your inner muse as we experiment with various poetic forms (rhymed and unrhymed) and sparks for inspiration.
Bedtime Buddies - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Highland Park Public Library
Put on your jammies and grab your favorite stuffed buddy! Settle in for some bedtime stories and songs with Miss Kelly.
Cookin' with Books: Home Made Winter - A Virtual Event
Tue, Feb 09, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies.
DIY Lip Scrub - A Virtual Event
Wed, Feb 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Treat your lips with a homemade lip scrub! Registration required.
Canceled
DIY Lip Scrub - A Virtual Event
Thu, Feb 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Treat your lips with a homemade lip scrub! Registration required.
Excel Basics
Thu, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
This class is designed for beginners. Students will develop the basic skills needed to use the Microsoft Office Excel program.
Storytime Live! - A Virtual Event
Fri, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Preschoolers and siblings are invited to enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music, and activities that foster pre-reading skills and encourage a love of books. Registration required.
Storytime with Thor Live! - A Virtual Event
Mon, Feb 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library
Join Miss Melaina and her friend Thor for a special live storytime!
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