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Learn to Play Canasta

2023-10-26 13:30:00 2023-10-26 15:00:00 America/Chicago Learn to Play Canasta Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, October 26
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-26 13:30:00 2023-10-26 15:00:00 America/Chicago Learn to Play Canasta Library U Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Highland Park Public Library

Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Library U

Class meets 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

Canasta is a fun, social, and challenging card game. It is a partnership game that is played with two decks of cards.

Requirements:  Each player should bring two decks of cards (with Jokers) and pen and paper for notetaking.

Cost: $60.00

Instructor: Trudy Cooper

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Class size: 9 students

Advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library U | Gaming |

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Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Wed, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Sat, Dec 14, 9:30am - 1:30pm
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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.

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Fri, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, Dec 21, 9:30am - 1:30pm
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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.

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Tue, Dec 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful winter scene fit for any polar bear. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Dec 25, All day
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Create a beautiful winter scene fit for any polar bear. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 26, 11:00am - 4:00pm
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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, Dec 27, All day
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Create a beautiful winter scene fit for any polar bear. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Sat, Dec 28, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful winter scene fit for any polar bear. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Dec 28, 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, Dec 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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Sun, Dec 29, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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Mon, Dec 30, 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.

Tue, Dec 31, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Jan 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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