Intermediate Italian

Wed, Oct 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.

Un caldito y un librito - círculo de lectura - (Book discussion in Spanish)

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Disfrute de una sopita caliente, mientras leemos un libro y traiga una receta escrita para compartir. Enjoy a hot soup while we read a book and bring a written recipe to share.

Illinois Libraries Present - Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, bestselling and award-winning author of "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter." Join us on Zoom.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

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.

Teen Time - Hanging Bats Decor

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Dress a bat up with some sunglasses or a hair bow! Drop in to make your own spoopy decoration!

PJ Storytime

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity 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.

Drop-In Playdate

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!

Wii Day: Races - Ages 5 - 10

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Crafting Club

Fri, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area

3D Printing Club

Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join our 3D printing club!

This event is full

This concert has been canceled.

Sat, Oct 12, 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.

Game Club

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

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!

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

This concert has been canceled.

Mon, Oct 14, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Library U

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

The Presidential Election and U.S. Foreign Policy

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Jim Marquardt, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Lake Forest College, will lecture on the foreign policy implications of the upcoming election.

Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.

Get Scared! With The Skull - Ages 6 to 9

Mon, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Ready to get creeped out? Join us as we read Jon Klassen's The Skull and create our own hair-raising cranium crafts.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Oct 15, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Poetry Writing on Zoom

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Library U

Registration is now closed

Library Board Meeting

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.

Wed, Oct 16, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Robot Club

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Do you love robots? Come meet OzoBot in the Activity Room for ages 8-10. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 17, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

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.

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland Park Public Library

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 17, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

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

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.

Beginning Graphic Novel Club

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Graphic novel fans, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Ages 6-8. Registration required.

This event is full

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Fri, Oct 18, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Drop-In Sensory Bins

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Explore sensory bins with your little ones! Sensory play allows kids to connect ideas with concrete experiences, strengthen neural pathways, and build motor skills.

Flowerpot Decorating with the HPHS Memory Mates

Sun, Oct 20, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Join the Highland Park High School Memory Mates at the library to decorate a small pot and plant a flower inside.

Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Library U

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Read stories, sing songs, & more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! **Registration not required but space is limited. Check in begins at Youth Services desk at 12:30 pm.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9-11

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

Cancelled

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Memoir Writing

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Illinois Libraries Present - Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual - Zoom

Join us on Zoom for an event with bestselling author Jason Reynolds. His beloved and award-winning titles include "Stamped," the Track series, "Look Both Ways," "Long Way Down," and more.

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Discussions with Davis - Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

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.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting

Thu, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Crafting Club

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area.

3D Printing Club

Fri, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Join our 3D printing club!

Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am

Halloween Railroad - All Aboard!

Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Get in the spirit of Halloween with our Halloween Railroad, presented by the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club.

Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Library U

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.

Wii Day: Super Smash Bros - Ages 10 - 14

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Drop in and take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii and test your gaming skills.

Readers' Round Table

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Oct 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Poetry Writing on Zoom

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Library U

Registration is now closed

Reading, Writing, and Algorithms: AI in Education - led by Dr. Davis Schneiderman

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Join Davis Schneiderman for a thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence in educational settings. Registration Required.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

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.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Thu, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Drop-In Playdate

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!

Godzilla's 70th Birthday - Movie Marathon

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library

Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of the original Godzilla. ROAR!

Robotics Demonstration with the Team Loose Screws

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Middle School Room

This is a drop-in program for all ages. Come check it out in the Middle School Room. No experience needed.

Paint-A-Long at the Library!

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience needed! Best suited for people 13 years and older.

This event is full

Mon, Nov 04, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room

Library U

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Beginning Spanish

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)

Tue, Nov 05, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room

Read stories, sing songs, & more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! **Registration not required but space is limited. Check in begins at Youth Services desk at 12:30 pm.

Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español

Tue, Nov 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Memoir Writing

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8

Library U

Registration is now closed

Adapting to AI in the Workplace - led by Dr. Davis Schneiderman

Wed, Nov 06, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Late Opening

Wed, Nov 06, 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 December.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Do you encounter Chat GTP or other artificial intelligence in your daily work? Join us for an enlightening lecture investigating the impact of AI in our professional lives. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, All day

Highland Park Public Library

Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

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.

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Highland Park Public Library

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.

Annual Homeowners Meeting/Board Meeting

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 6:15pm - 8:45pm

Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

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