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Share Your Story | Comparte Tu Historia

Immigrant Heritage Month | Mes de la Herencia Inmigrante
2023-06-08 17:00:00 2023-06-08 18:00:00 America/Chicago Share Your Story | Comparte Tu Historia Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, June 08
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 17:00:00 2023-06-08 18:00:00 America/Chicago Share Your Story | Comparte Tu Historia The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Highland Park Public Library, and Highwood Library and Community Center invite you to Share Your Story. Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Highland Park Public Library, and Highwood Library and Community Center invite you to Share Your Story.

June is dedicated to sharing the stories of the immigrants that make America what it is today and supporting diversity in our nation. Every family has an immigration story or knows someone who is an immigrant. We sure do! The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Highland Park Public Library, and Highwood Library and Community Center invite you to Share Your Story. 

What brought you or your family to the United States? Who was the first person in your family to immigrate to the Unites States? What country did you come from? Whether you are a recent immigrant, or your family has been in America for generations, you and/or your family will have an opportunity to share your immigrant story. 
Please bring photos and recipes to share too! 

Stories Around Food 
What is your family’s most beloved recipe? Who was the first to make it? What are its roots? Write down a family recipe and bring it to us for our Stories Around Food wall. Some recipes will be chosen to be highlighted on the Library and NSLAC website and social media. 

Photos and Stories 
Bring a copy of a photo (only copies will be accepted as they will not be returned) and a brief description of your story (200 words or less). Please include your name, email, phone number and address. Your story, name, and photo could be highlighted on the NSLAC website and social media. 

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June está dedicado a compartir las historias de los inmigrantes que hacen de Estados Unidos lo que es hoy y a apoyar la diversidad en nuestra nación. Cada familia tiene una historia de inmigración o conoce a alguien que es inmigrante. ¡De eso estamos seguros! 
  
La Biblioteca Pública de Highland Park, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic y La Biblioteca y Centro Comunitario de Highwood lo invitan al evento Comparte Tu Historia. 

¿Qué lo trajo a usted o a su familia a los Estados Unidos? ¿Quién fue la primera persona de su familia en inmigrar a los Estados Unidos? ¿De qué país vienes? Ya sea que sea un inmigrante reciente o que su familia haya estado en los Estados Unidos durante generaciones, usted y/o su familia tendrán la oportunidad de compartir su historia de inmigrantes. 
  
¡Por favor traiga fotos y recetas para compartir también! 
Historias Alrededor De La Comida 
¿Cuál es la receta más querida de tu familia? ¿Quién fue el primero en hacerla? ¿Cuáles son sus raíces? Escriba una receta familiar y tráiganosla para nuestro muro Historias Alrededor De La Comida. Se elegirán algunas recetas para que se destaquen en el sitio web y las redes sociales de la Biblioteca y NSLAC. 
  
Fotos e Historias 
Traiga una copia de una foto (solo se aceptarán copias, ya que no se devolverán) y una breve descripción de su historia (200 palabras o menos). Incluya su nombre, correo electrónico, número de teléfono y dirección. Su historia, nombre y foto podrían destacarse en el sitio web y las redes sociales de NSLAC. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Outreach | Language | History | Discussion |

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Beginning Graphic Novel Club
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Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
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Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
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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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Feb 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Join Miss Kelly in the Brenner 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.
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Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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Speed Puzzle Competition - - Carrera de Rompecabezas
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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!
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Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Celebrate Black History Month with a library craft! Choose from a selection of preprinted images and heat-transfer it onto a coaster. All supplies will be provided.
Film Discussion Group - Some Like It Hot
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Join us each month as we discuss a movie and/or film genre.
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Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Origami Challenge
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
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Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
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Origami Challenge
Tue, Mar 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
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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