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Friends Book Sale
2021-08-12 11:00:00 2021-08-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Friends Book Sale Highland Park Public Library -

Thursday, August 12
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-12 11:00:00 2021-08-12 15:00:00 America/Chicago Friends Book Sale The Friends Book Sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower level lobby from 11am-3pm. Stock up on books and more. Highland Park Public Library -

The Friends Book Sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower level lobby from 11am-3pm. Stock up on books and more.

Stock up on gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, and more.  Look for the sale on the lower level of the Library. Proceeds benefit the Library.

Presented by the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Sale |

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Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can't catch 'em all if you don't have anywhere to put 'em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon! While supplies last.
Read Around the World
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Sat, Jun 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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Bring Your Own Craft (formerly Crafting Club)
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Port Clinton Square
New name, same crafting club! We're meeting outside at Port Clinton Square.
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Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, June 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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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Sun, Jun 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can't catch 'em all if you don't have anywhere to put 'em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon! While supplies last.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 16, 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.
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Dog Man Trivia - Ages 6 to 10
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Think you're a Dog Man expert? Team up with other fans for tricky questions and lots of laffs! Registration required.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
Memory Cafe - New Location*- New Format
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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.  
Read Around the World
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Treasure Hunt Break-In
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 2
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Treasure Hunt Break-In
Fri, Jun 20, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 3
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Treasure Hunt Break-In
Fri, Jun 20, 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 2
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Treasure Hunt Break-In
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 3
Can you break into the treasure chest?
Treasure Hunt Break-In
Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 2
Can you break into the treasure chest?
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Fri, Jun 20, 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 3
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Science Club
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us in the Activity Room to find out how the world works with different science experiments!
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
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Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9 - 12
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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This event is full
Minute Mania
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Game Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Cancelled
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
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Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Mon, Jun 30, 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!
This event is full
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Tue, Jul 08, 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.
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Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
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.
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Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
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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.
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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.
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Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
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.
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Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Fri, Jul 11, All day
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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.
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Sat, Jul 12, All day
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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.
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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.
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