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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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Sun, Oct 01, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Mon, Oct 02, 9:30am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
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Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
A panel discussion about the current state of book challenges featuring Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian and others. Moderated by syndicated columnist Heidi Stevens.
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Tue, Oct 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Tue, Oct 03, 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.

Tue, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Wed, Oct 04, 9:00am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
Staff Meeting

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Get creative with fun process art activities! For ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 4
Library U

Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Bestselling and award-winning author Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror, and more.
Register

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U

Thu, Oct 05, 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 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Help celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. City Lit Theater presents dramatic readings from challenged or banned books.

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Fri, Oct 06, 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.

Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Fri, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club! You will be able to create your own designs. Ages 9 to 12.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
In honor of Banned Booked Week, challenge yourself this October with our banned books reading challenge.

Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces the film and leads the discussion after the showing.

Mon, Oct 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 9:30 am.

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
(Now on Mondays!) Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Mon, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Game Night! Come and play some tabletop board games at the Library. Bring your own and share or just enjoy games that others bring.

Tue, Oct 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Tue, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin as she discusses 'The Wager' by David Grann.

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Get your questions answered about Highland Park's new curbside composting with Go Green HP.

Tue, Oct 10, 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.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Honor Hispanic Heritage month and practice your art skills by decorating a Mexican sugar skull. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Oct 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
The B&F Committee will meet at 7pm in Meeting Room 8.

Wed, Oct 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Wed, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join Us for a Movie Night - Dungeons& Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Feeling spOoOoky? Construct a haunted gingerbread house during a showing of Tim Burton?s Corpse Bride! Let the creepy movie scenery be inspiration for your masterpiece! Registration is required.

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 4
Library U

Thu, Oct 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U

Thu, Oct 12, 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 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Acompáñanos con un rico cafecito a comentar el libro Lo que yo vi por Laura Esquivel. Si no alcanzaste a leer el libro, únete a compartir lo que has visto a lo largo de tu vida.

Fri, Oct 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Investigate electricity with squishy circuits! Registration required.

Sat, Oct 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Enjoy an afternoon of music from the Andean Region of South America including Bolivia, Argentina, Peru, & Ecuador. Disfruta una tarde de música andina que incluye a Bolivia, Argentina Perú, y Ecuador.

Sun, Oct 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up an autumn leaf suncatcher craft kit at the Youth Services desk. While supplies last. For ages 5 to 14.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
A Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals and loved ones or caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dementias.

Mon, Oct 16, 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 not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk.

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Meeting in the LL Meeting Room

Tue, Oct 17, 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.

Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
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.

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with Grace Lin, an award-winning children's author and illustrator.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Hang out and destress in this new monthly series! Share your favorite books/ shows/ movies, play a game, or craft!

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 4
Library U

Wed, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Find out what to read this fall! Publishers' representatives and librarians "buzz" about new fall titles.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U

Thu, Oct 19, 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 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.

Canceled
Thu, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
A Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals and loved ones or caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dementias.

Thu, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Graphic novel fans in grades 1 - 3, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Fri, Oct 20, 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.

Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Sat, Oct 21, 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.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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 9:30 am.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U

Tue, Oct 24, 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.

Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
This event is full

Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Cozy up with a warm drink and a good book! Join us in the Activity Room to work on your 20 minutes of reading. Bring your own book or read something from the Library! Registration required.

Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join Us for a movie night 80 for Brady

Canceled
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U

Thu, Oct 26, 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 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Book Discussion. Davis Schneiderman, Provost and Dean of the Faculty and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the discussion of The Seed Keeper: A Novel by Diane Wilson.

Fri, Oct 27, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Help us decorate the department and create our Thankful Tree. Join us at the coloring table to get started. For preschoolers to age 14.

Fri, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club! You will be able to create your own designs. Ages 9 to 12.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 28, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Get in the spirit of Halloween with our Halloween Railroad, presented by the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club.

Mon, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join us as staff read a selection of their favorite short stories, or sign up to tell us about a scary encounter of your own!

Mon, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U

Tue, Oct 31, 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.

Tue, Oct 31, 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.

Tue, Oct 31, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U