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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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Baby Booktime Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 27, 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 Backup - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 27, 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.
Discussions with Ben - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Wed, May 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Benjamin Goluboff, Professor of English at Lake Forest College and published author, leads the book discussion of Culpability by Bruce Holsinger.
This event is full
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Thu, May 28, 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.
Chicago Homes - A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brenner Room
Author Carla Bruni discusses her book "Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture," an illustrated guide to the housing types and styles that have shaped Chicago.
This event is full
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Fri, May 29, 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.
Page Turners - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach.
The Great American Puzzle Challenge
Mon, Jun 01, 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, Jun 01, 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
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Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger with a caregiver
Mon, Jun 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Drop by the Brenner Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection and meet other little ones and their caregivers.
Origami Challenge
Tue, Jun 02, 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
Origami Challenge
Wed, Jun 03, 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
Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium
Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with Smithsonian curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs - from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
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Microsoft Word Basics
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Get started with Microsoft Word. Learn practical tips, tools, and how to navigate formatting options.
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