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Monday, June 22 – Sunday, August 2

Littlest Explorers

Babies – Age 4

Register for the Littlest Explorers challenge and log your activity.

Earn a virtual badge and a prize just for signing up!

Earn additional virtual badges by completing activities.

Each virtual badge earned is entered into a drawing for a grand prize!

Complete all activities to earn a prize and a certificate of completion.

Investigate: READ!

Ages 5 – 14

Register for the Investigate: READ! challenge. Your summer reading goal is to complete 24 hours of reading.

Earn a virtual badge and a coupon for a free treat at a local restaurant just for signing up.

Log the minutes you spend reading starting June 22.

Earn a virtual badge for every 4 hours of reading completed and an entry for weekly prize drawings.

Complete all 24 hours by Sunday, August 2, and earn a paperback book and a certificate of completion.

 Prize distribution may be delayed due to the Library closure. Check hplibrary.org for updates or email hpply@hplibrary.org with any questions.

Sign up for Summer Reading!

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Summer Events for Kids
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Apr 25, 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.
3D Printing Club
Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
This event is full
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Panel To Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids in grades 4-7
Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Late Opening
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Spring Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Sensory Bins - A Drop-In Event
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Messy Monday
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!
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
PJ Storytime
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Saturday Morning Stories
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
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.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Spring Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
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.
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
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
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Puzzle Exchange
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!
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Mon, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
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.
See all events

Want a hard copy of our summer event schedule?  Print out a copy of our summer reading flyer.

Picture This!

Join our Summer Scavenger Hunt! 

Look for things on our lists, take photos of your finds and email them to us or tag us on Instagram.  We'll feature our favorite photos below and on our Instagram feed!

Picture This! Alphabet Edition

Picture This! Indoor Edition

Picture This! Kitchen Edition

Picture This! Outdoors Edition

You can read anything you want for the summer reading club,

but if you need some suggetions you might try...

Grade Level Books