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Service Notice

Laurel Ave & S. Sidewalk Closed

Fri, Oct 30, 6 am – 4 pm

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Youth Services Renovation In Progress: Temporary Mini & Mighty Youth is Open!
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Teen Time - DIY Beaded Plants
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room 8
Make a plant that can last through the winter using an assortment of beads and wire!
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Bring Your Own Craft - Event takes place at Curt's Cafe in Highland Park
Sat, Nov 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bring a craft project to work on and meet fellow crafters in your community. This program is suitable for adults.
Anne Frank The Exhibition at Griffin MSI - Teen Field Trip
Sat, Nov 07, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Join us for a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry to experience "Anne Frank The Exhibition." Registration and signed permission slip required.
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Registration required. Join us in the Brenner Room for a discussion on "London Falling" by Patrick Radden Keefe, led by Judy Levin.
This event is full
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed - Virtual event Presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual conversation with veteran journalist and financial expert Paul Vigna as he discusses his book "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin."
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Rescheduled
Teen Time - DIY Beaded Plants
Wed, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Wednesday, November 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make a plant that can last through the winter using an assortment of beads and wire!
DIY Key Chains - Route 66 Centennial
Wed, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services
It's the 100th anniversary of Route 66! Celebrate the centennial with a Route 66 themed key chain. Choose from a selection of images and heat press it onto a key chain. 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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