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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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Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
City of Highland Park

Fri, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.

Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 27, 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.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Are you into crafting and DIYs?

Mon, Apr 29, 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 at 10am.

Mon, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Mon, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Following the advent of electric light a little more than a century ago, we've transformed the world at night into a new environment. Learn what we have discovered and what we can do about this issue.

Tue, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The B&F Committee will meet in Heidi's office from 7-8pm

Wed, May 01, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Wed, May 01, 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, May 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
League of Women Voters

Canceled
Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm in Meeting Room 8.

Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Development Committee

Thu, May 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Thu, May 02, 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.

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us for a wine and book tasting event that will feature a selection of wines from local wine shop, Luna Rosa, each paired with a matching book, selected by a librarian.
This event is full

Fri, May 03, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Fri, May 03, 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, May 03, 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.

Sat, May 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Sat, May 04, 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.

Sat, May 04, 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.

Sun, May 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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, May 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Mon, May 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, May 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!

Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!

Tue, May 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Tue, May 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Tue, May 07, 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, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with Kal Penn, actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is the author of "You Can't Be Serious."
Register

Wed, May 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Wed, May 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Thu, May 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Thu, May 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
A senior living specialist, a senior real estate specialist, and a senior move manager discuss options and share tips.

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

Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 09, 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.

Fri, May 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Fri, May 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Fri, May 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.

Sat, May 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Sat, May 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Sat, May 11, 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.

Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.

Sat, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
The CSO violinist performs pieces including "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Summertime," "Amazing Grace," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" interspersed with selected works by J.S. Bach.

Sun, May 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.

Sun, May 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, May 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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, May 13, 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 at 10am.

Mon, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Mon, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Tue, May 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Tue, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.

Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin as she discusses 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride
This event is full

Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Stop by and chat with representatives from Ravinia Festival.

Tue, May 14, 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.

Wed, May 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Wed, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 3
Drop in to grab a snack and craft! Join us in the library in Meeting Room #3. ~ ~ ¡Ven por una botana y a hacer manualidades! Ven a la sala de reuniones #3.

Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
"Seeking Asylum in the United States"

Thu, May 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Thu, May 16, 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.

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

Thu, May 16, 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed

Thu, May 16, 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.
This event is full

Fri, May 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Fri, May 17, 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, May 17, 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.

Sat, May 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Sat, May 18, 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.

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Found a stash of puzzles while Spring cleaning? Bring them to the library! ¿Encontraste un montón de rompecabezas mientras hacías la limpieza de primavera? ¡Tráelos a la biblioteca!

Sun, May 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, May 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act as award-winning historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Lady Bird Johnson.

Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Stop by and chat with representatives from Ravinia Festival.

Mon, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Using fabric and paper scraps, we will make portraits inspired by artist Bisa Butler. ~~ Utilizando pedacitos de tela y papel, haremos retratos inspirados en la artista Bisa Butler.

Tue, May 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Tue, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Book Discussion. Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the discussion of Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari.

Thu, May 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Thu, May 23, 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.

Fri, May 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Fri, May 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.

Sat, May 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.

Sat, May 25, 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.

Sun, May 26, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.