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An Afternoon with Jahari Stampley

Award-Winning Jazz Pianist
2024-02-18 14:00:00 2024-02-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago An Afternoon with Jahari Stampley Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

Sunday, February 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-18 14:00:00 2024-02-18 15:00:00 America/Chicago An Afternoon with Jahari Stampley Called an "electrifying rising star" by "The New York Times," Jahari Stampley will perform at the Library. Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services

Called an "electrifying rising star" by "The New York Times," Jahari Stampley will perform at the Library.

Jahari Stampley, the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute for Jazz International Piano Competition winner, performs. Called an "electrifying rising star" by The New York Times, Stampley will perform with his mother, D-Erania, a Grammy-nominated saxophonist and bassist.

Jahari Stampley was named one of the Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts for 2023 by the Chicago Tribune.

Funded by a grant from the Highland Park Community Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Family | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music |

TAGS: | Note For Note Music Series | Music Concert |

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Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Grab&Go Craft Stick Picture Frame
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Highland Park Public Library
Create a picture frame just in time for Valentine?s Day. Add a photo of someone you love! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Consulado de México Sobre Ruedas - Mobile Mexican Consulate
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Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
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Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Floreciendo En Conciencia - Encuentra la calma a través de arreglos florales
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
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Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
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Mindful Blossoms - Finding Calm Through Flower Arranging
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Beginning French
Wed, Feb 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
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Discussions with Davis - REPEAT - James by Percival Everett
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 13, 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.
Music Club
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
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PJ Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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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.
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
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Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Beginning French
Wed, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
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Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 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.
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Highland Park Public Library
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Thu, Feb 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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Traditional Mahjong 101
Fri, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Want to learn how to play Traditional Mahjong? Join us at the library for a fun and interactive workshop! Registration required.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Game Club - Staff Favorites
Sat, Feb 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
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Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Feb 25, 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 am.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids in grades 4-7
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Memoir Writing
Tue, Feb 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Beginning French
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Library U
Registration is now closed
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Poetry Writing on Zoom
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Library U
Registration is now closed
Crafting Club
Fri, Feb 28, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Mar 01, 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.
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Sat, Mar 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New venue Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Ùnase a nosotros para crear su propio jardín de suculentas mientras reflexiona sobre el crecimiento personal, la adaptabilidad y la prosperidad frente a los desafíos.
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Sun, Mar 02, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us to create your own succulent garden while reflecting on personal growth, adaptability, and thriving in the face of challenges.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
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Highland Park Public Library
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Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Tue, Mar 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Wed, Mar 05, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
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Highland Park Public Library
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Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Thu, Mar 06, All day
Highland Park Public Library
It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Grab&Go Truffala Trees Paper Plate Craft
Fri, Mar 07, All day
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It's Dr. Seuss's birthday this week so let's make some truffala trees in his honor.
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Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
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