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Learn to Play Canasta

2024-03-21 13:30:00 2024-03-21 15:30:00 America/Chicago Learn to Play Canasta Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium

Thursday, March 21
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-21 13:30:00 2024-03-21 15:30:00 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

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library U | Gaming |

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Highland Park Public Library

Phone: 847-432-0216

Hours
About the library

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Upcoming events

Wed, Oct 09, 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.

Wed, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Disfrute de una sopita caliente, mientras leemos un libro y traiga una receta escrita para compartir. Enjoy a hot soup while we read a book and bring a written recipe to share.

Wed, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, bestselling and award-winning author of "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter." Join us on Zoom.
Register

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 10, 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 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Dress a bat up with some sunglasses or a hair bow! Drop in to make your own spoopy decoration!

Thu, Oct 10, 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, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!

Fri, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Come take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play MarioKart on the Wii and test your racing skills. Drop in.

Fri, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area

Fri, Oct 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
This event is full

Sat, Oct 12, 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, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This concert has been canceled. 

Mon, Oct 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Mon, Oct 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U

Mon, Oct 14, 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.

Mon, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Jim Marquardt, Professor of Politics and International Relations at Lake Forest College, will lecture on the foreign policy implications of the upcoming election.  

Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Ready to get creeped out? Join us as we read Jon Klassen's The Skull and create our own hair-raising cranium crafts.

Tue, Oct 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Oct 15, 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 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Do you love robots? Come meet OzoBot in the Activity Room for ages 8-10. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 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 30 min prior to event.

Thu, Oct 17, 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 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 30 min prior to event.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.

Thu, Oct 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Graphic novel fans, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Ages 6-8. Registration required.
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Fri, Oct 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 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, Oct 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Make a terrifying monster out of pool noodles and yarn, just in time for spooky season! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Sun, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join the Highland Park High School Memory Mates at the library to decorate a small pot and plant a flower inside.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
*NEW TIME* Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Tue, Oct 22, 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 12:30 pm.

Tue, Oct 22, 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 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!

Cancelled
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with bestselling author Jason Reynolds. His beloved and award-winning titles include "Stamped," the Track series, "Look Both Ways," "Long Way Down," and more.
Register

Wed, Oct 23, 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.

Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of "Exhalation" by Ted Chiang.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 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 24, 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm.

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area.

Fri, Oct 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, October 14 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Get in the spirit of Halloween with our Halloween Railroad, presented by the North Central 'O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U

Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop in and take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play Super Smash Brothers Brawl on the Wii and test your gaming skills.

Tue, Oct 29, 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 29, 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 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join Davis Schneiderman for a thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence in educational settings. Registration Required.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Oct 31, 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 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate!

Sat, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of the original Godzilla. ROAR!

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Middle School Room
This is a drop-in program for all ages. Come check it out in the Middle School Room. No experience needed. 

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience needed! Best suited for people 13 years and older.
This event is full

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Library U

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U

Tue, Nov 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Tue, Nov 05, 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 12:30 pm.

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

Wed, Nov 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Wed, Nov 06, 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, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Do you encounter Chat GTP or other artificial intelligence in your daily work? Join us for an enlightening lecture investigating the impact of AI in our professional lives. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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 30 min prior to event.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 6:15pm - 8:45pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
1000 Deerfield Road Condominium Association

Fri, Nov 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Create a beautiful garland of folded paper leaves, a perfect fall decoration! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.

Fri, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a craft project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area

Fri, Nov 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, October 28 2024 at 9:00am