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Service Notice

Laurel Ave and south sidewalk closed September 15 – 18
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Lower-Level Entrance Closed 
September 15 – 29 
Front Entrance Open

Youth Services Renovation In Progress: Temporary Mini & Mighty Youth is Open!
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Explore the Possibilities!

Reimagine Your Library

We’re Expanding to Serve You Better

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Here's What's Happening At The Library!

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Note for Note: Cass & Friends - Event takes place at The Art Center Highland Park.
Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Back by popular demand, vocalist Cass Foley will sing classics from the Great American Songbook for an unforgettable afternoon. Event takes place at The Art Center Highland Park.
Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas  
Mon, Sep 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Brenner Room
350 pieces. One hour. Do you have what it takes to win? Register with a friend!/ 350 piezas. Una hora. ¿Tienes lo necesario para ganar? ¡Regístrate con un amigo!  
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, Sep 24, 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.
Page Turners - "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of "Broken Country" by Clare Leslie Hall.
GRAMMY Award Winner and Children's Author Lucky Diaz - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join us for a virtual conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the bilingual picture book "Paletero Man." 
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Lucky Diaz, Ganador del Premio Grammy y Autor Infantil - Evento virtual presentado por Library Speakers Consortium.
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Únete a nosotros para una conversación virtual mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad con el músico Lucky Diaz, ganador del premio Latin GRAMMY y autor del libro bilingüe "Paletero Man".
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Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, Sep 25, 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.
Imán de Mini Pan Dulce - DIY Mini Pastry Magnet
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brenner Room
Decora un imán de comida en miniatura con Mi Madre Lo Hizo, artistas de Chicago. Decorate a mini food magnet with Chicago-based artists, Mi Madre Lo Hizo.
This event is full
Game Club
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
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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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