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RESCHEDULED The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen - This event has been rescheduled for August 2026
Tue, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event has been rescheduled for August 4, 2026. You can register now for the August event.
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Readers' Round Table
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Dec 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Teen Time - DIY Buttons
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Learn how to use the library's button maker to make buttons with old comics! Snacks provided.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
Discussions with Davis - The Human Factor by Graham Greene
Thu, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the book discussion of "The Human Factor by Graham Greene."
This event is full
Bring Your Own Craft
Sat, Dec 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Bring a craft project to work on and meet fellow crafters in your community. This program is suitable for adults.
Note for Note Concert Series: Bernstein to Bernstein - Event takes place at 2031 Sheridan Road.
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sopranos Kathleen Monson and Kristina Bachrach and pianist Riko Higuma perform an afternoon of Bernstein's diverse compositions, bringing to life the music of one of America's most iconic composers.
Grab & Go: Kaleidoscope
Mon, Dec 15, All day
Explore light, reflection, and colors with this fun, DIY kaleidoscope.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Brenner Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Brenner 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.
Finals Hot Cocoa Bar!
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Services
Take a break and relax during finals week with a tasty drink!
Grab & Go: Kaleidoscope
Tue, Dec 16, All day
Explore light, reflection, and colors with this fun, DIY kaleidoscope.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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