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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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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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Registration is now closed
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Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
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Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
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Mon, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Indian Trail Elementary School - Multipurpose Room
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Grab & Go: Caterpillar Leaf
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.
Grab & Go: Caterpillar Leaf
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner 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 - Bling Your Book!
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Bedazzle a book cover! Decorate your favorite book and make it sparkle. Registration required.
Growing a Tea Garden
Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
If you enjoy a nice cup of tea and have a flare for gardening, come learn what plants you can grow to create your very own tea blends. Presented by the Lake County Extension Master Gardener Program.
Grab & Go: Caterpillar Leaf
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Family Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas para la Familia
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
One Puzzle. 90 minutes. Do you have what it takes?/Un rompecabezas. 90 minutos. ¿Tienes lo necesario para ganar?
Grab & Go: Caterpillar Leaf
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Grab & Go: Caterpillar Leaf
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create your own caterpillar inching along a green leaf! Materials available at Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Drawing 101 - 12-week series
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Learn a new skill this summer in a weekly drawing class, led by a local artist! Participants are expected to attend each week. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Heat Press Projects - Summer Tote Bags
Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Choose from a selection of summer-themed graphics to personalize your very own tote bag.
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