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Service Notice

Youth Services Renovation In Progress: Temporary Mini & Mighty Youth is Open!
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Teen Collection Moved to Area Behind Adult Services Desk 
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Reduced Parking In Library Lot Due To Dumpster On Site  

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Coffee Vending Station Suspended During Construction

Friends Book Sales Suspended During Construction

2026 Summer Reading Club

Club de Lectura de Verano 2026

Plant a Seed, Read!
¡Planta una semilla, lee!

Friday, June 5 – Friday, July 31

Viernes 5 de junio – Viernes 31 de julio

Read books and earn chances to win prizes.

Lee libros y gana oportunidades de conseguir premios.

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Here's What's Happening At The Library!

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Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
The Great American Puzzle Challenge
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Adult Services
Help us finish a 1,000-piece puzzle in one day! We have three unique puzzles for you to enjoy in celebration of America's 250th Birthday!
Origami Challenge
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Caminando Juntos - Walking Together
Mon, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Facebook Live
Un nuevo episodio cada mes, con temas relevantes en español. - Monthly episodes with relevant topics and information presented in Spanish.
Origami Challenge
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Author and renowned therapy expert Mark Wolynn discusses his award-winning book "It Didn't Start with You" in this virtual event.
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Origami Challenge
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month's origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Brenner 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, Jul 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Brenner 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.
DIY Magnets - America's 250th Anniversary
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a library craft. Choose from a selection of images, design a collage, and print it on a magnet. All supplies will be provided.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 847-579-6819 or email Library-Administration@hplibrary.org at least two weeks before the event.

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