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Cookin' With Books

2023-06-15 19:00:00 2023-06-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Cookin' With Books Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, June 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-15 19:00:00 2023-06-15 20:00:00 America/Chicago Cookin' With Books Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience with fellow foodies. Meet at the Library or join us on Zoom. Registration required. Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience with fellow foodies. Meet at the Library or join us on Zoom. Registration required.

Join us in person or Zoom for this month's Cookin' With Books program!

Try cookin' something from a different cookbook, then join us to talk about the results. 

Even if you haven't read the book, join in to talk about food!

May 18, 2023: Vegetable of the Day by Kate McMillan. It's all about vegetables recipes that will make you rethink your future cooking! Find it on hoopla here! 

    June 15, 2023: New German Cooking by Jeremy Nolen, Jessica Nolen and Drew Lazonr. Attention food lovers! This book will offer recipes for every occasion from Chefs Jeremy and Jessica inspired by their travels in Germany. Find it on hoopla here!

Join us in person or from the comfort of your home using Zoom.  Please register for login information. Registration closes 2 hours prior to the event's start time. 

Questions? Please contact the Information & Readers Services at hppla@hplibrary.org.

Highland Park Public Library

Phone: 847-432-0216

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About the library

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Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Sat, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, May 15, 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.

Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Tue, May 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, May 20, 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 9:30 am.

Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
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.

Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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 21, All day
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Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, May 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Fri, May 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, May 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, May 25, All day
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Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

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Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Jun 02, 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.

Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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Thu, Jun 05, 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.

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.