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Can You Dig It?

Mining for Stones!
2022-01-08 14:00:00 2022-01-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Can You Dig It? Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Saturday, January 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-01-08 14:00:00 2022-01-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Can You Dig It? Excavate crystals and minerals hidden inside rocks! Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Excavate crystals and minerals hidden inside rocks!

Go on a hunt for natural, geological items by excavating crystals and minerals hidden inside rocks. What will you find? For ages 6-10. Program will take place in the Activity Room. Masks are required. Registration required through the library’s events calendar www.hplibrary.org/events.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting & Maker |

TAGS: | Science | Exploration |

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Origami Challenge
Mon, Oct 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
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Drop-In Popsicle Stick Puzzles - Ages 5 to 8
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Draw a unique picture across a set of popsicle sticks. Then, scramble them and see if you can put the picture back together! Drop by anytime between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Fall Book Buzz
Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Find out what to read this fall.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Tue, Oct 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
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Wed, Oct 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 - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Time - DIY Wall Hanging
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Decorate your room or school locker with a custom wall hanging using sublimation ink! Snacks and supplies are provided.
Origami Challenge
Thu, Oct 09, 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
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Library Speakers Consortium Presents Legih Bardugo - 10 Years of Daring Heists & Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual event with the bestselling and award-winning author of the "Six of Crows" and the "Shadow and Bone" series.
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PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room,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.
Origami Challenge
Fri, Oct 10, 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
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Grab and Go Recipe: Arepas & Spices - Receta para llevar a casa: Arepas y mezcla de especias
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a tasty treat at home! While supplies last. ~ ¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana preparando un delicioso bocadillo en casa! Hasta agotar existencias.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Fri, Oct 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Sat, Oct 11, 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
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sat, Oct 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Sun, Oct 12, 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
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sun, Oct 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sun, Oct 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 13, 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.
Wii Day: Races - For Ages 9 - 11
Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Come take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play MarioKart on the Wii and test your racing skills. Drop in.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "Children of Radium" by Joe Dunthorne
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Registration Required. Join us in the Brenner Room for a discussion on "Children of Radium" by Joe Dunthorne, led by Judy Levin.
Learn How to Use Kanopy
Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Stream critically acclaimed and award-winning movies like Anora, Parasite, and Perfect Days at home with kanopy! Stop by Meeting Room 8 to learn how.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Papel Picado - For ages 5 - 14
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Stop by the Activity Room to create papel picado and amate bark art, traditional Mexican decorative crafts. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Ages 5-14, no registration required.
DIY Mugs
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Get ready for spooky season by creating a mug using sublimation ink! Choose your favorite images, design a unique collage, and heat-transfer it onto a mug. All supplies are provided.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 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*
Thu, Oct 16, 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.  
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Game Club
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sun, Oct 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 22, 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.
Library Speakers Consortium Presents - Finding My Way - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
A virtual event. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, bestselling author and education activist, discusses her memoir "Finding My Way."
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2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
Freedom in Form:  Richard Hunt - A Look at Loyola University Museum of Art?s Exhibiti
Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Kyle Matthers, curator and museum manager, discusses the exhibit on renowned sculptor Richard Hunt.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
Bring Your Own Craft - Event takes place at Mil Colibris Bakery & Cafe
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Mil Colibris Bakery & Cafe
Bring a craft project to work on and meet fellow crafters in your community. This program is suitable for adults.
Film Discussion Group - Dracula in Cinema
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Curt's Cafe
Join us each month as we discuss a movie and/or film genre. This month we're talking about Dracula in cinema.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.
Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Mon, Oct 27, 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!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 29, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons - With Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual event with Philippa Gregory, the "queen of British historical fiction," as she discusses he new novel "Boleyn Traitor," a tale that is timely and timeless. 
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Discussions with Davis - My Ántonia by Willa Cather
Wed, Oct 29, 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 "My Ántonia" by Willa Cather.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.
Origami Challenge
Mon, Nov 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
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Origami Challenge
Tue, Nov 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
Origami Challenge
Wed, Nov 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
Late Opening
Wed, Nov 05, 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).
Library Speakers Bureau Presents - Joseph Lee
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join us for a virtual event with journalist and author Joseph Lee as he discusses his memoir.
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Teen Time - DIY Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Create a whimsical bookmark using pressed flowers! Snacks and supplies provided.
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