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Drop-In Chess

Ages 7 to 14

2023-01-27 15:30:00 2023-01-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Drop-In Chess Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Friday, January 27
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-27 15:30:00 2023-01-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Drop-In Chess Drop by the Activity Room for chess! Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

We'll have chessboards, as well as books and handouts to help develop your chess skills. Bring a friend or play someone new! 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Gaming |

TAGS: | Middle School | Kids |

Highland Park Public Library

Phone: 847-432-0216

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Sun, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Jul 29, All day
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Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 30, All day
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Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Experience the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide for magic, puppets, storytelling, & more! Registration & tickets are required.

Wed, Jul 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Thu, Aug 01, All day
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Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Tue, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.

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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Sat, Aug 24, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.

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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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