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Paint-A-Long at the Library For Kids!

Saturday
2023-02-25 12:00:00 2023-02-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago Paint-A-Long at the Library For Kids! Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Saturday, February 25
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-25 12:00:00 2023-02-25 14:00:00 America/Chicago Paint-A-Long at the Library For Kids! For ages 5 - 12 years old Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

For ages 5 - 12 years old

Join us for a new companion class to our Paint-A-Long series that is for children! Children can walk out with a beautiful painting they made all by themselves with some assistance from youth librarian, Emma. This event will include painting a warm landscape. We'll provide all the materials--all that's needed is some clothes you don't mind getting messy! This event is for children ages 5 - 12 years old. See our adult Paint-A-Long program if you are age 13 years or older which is held at the same time in the lower level auditorium. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting | Community |

TAGS: | painting | paint | kids | fun | craft | children | art |

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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Highland Park Public Library
The Friends Book Sale will take place on Tuesdays in the lower level lobby from 11am-3pm. Stock up on books and more. - Venta de libros los martes en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 3pm.
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
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Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
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This event is full
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
City of Highland Park
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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This event is full
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Highland Park Public Library
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Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends Book Sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower level lobby from 11am-4pm. Stock up on books and more. - Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
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Thu, Apr 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Let's rock! Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
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Highland Park Public Library
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Thu, Apr 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Fri, Apr 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Babies up to 18 months and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs at this in-person storytime series.
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Fri, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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