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Friends of the Library

Donations

2021-04-03 09:00:00 2021-04-03 13:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Library Highland Park Public Library -

Saturday, April 03
9:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-03 09:00:00 2021-04-03 13:00:00 America/Chicago Friends of the Library The Friends of the Library will be accepting donations from 9am-1pm in the lower level entrance Highland Park Public Library -

The Friends of the Library will be accepting donations from 9am-1pm in the lower level entrance

Additional details: 

They would like donations of the following: Cookbooks, Hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, Children’s books, DVDs, CDS, Blu-rays, Records, Puzzles, Video games, Audiobooks

They will not accept donations of the following:  Videotapes, Textbooks, Yearbooks, Advanced copies, Cassettes, Encyclopedias, Magazines, Catalogs

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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Highland Park Public Library
Phone: 847-432-0216
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Upcoming events

Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity 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, May 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity 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.
Memory Cafe - New Location*- New Format
Thu, May 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Senior Center - MCAFE 11
Join us for Memory Café, a welcoming and safe space for individuals with memory loss and mild cognitive impairment. Caregivers and loved ones are encouraged to attend.  
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Younger graphic novel fans! Join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between graphic novels.
This event is full
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for a library playdate! Try out our toy collection as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.
Rescheduled
Laugh More Stress Less - Better Mental Health Using Laughter
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Highland Park Public Library
This 3-part series will use the art and craft of true, personal storytelling and laughter to build resilience through creative self-care. Attend one or more sessions in the series.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Mon, May 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Tue, May 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, May 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Read stories, sing songs, & more at this storytime, just for preschoolers and their caregiver! **Registration not required but space is limited. Check in begins at Youth Services desk at 9:30 am.
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, May 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Wed, May 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Thu, May 22, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Fri, May 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Sat, May 24, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Library of Things Pop-Up
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Join us in the lobby for a Library of Things Pop-Up! Explore fun, useful items you can borrow with your HP Library card such as entertainment devices, kitchen gadgets, tech gear, and instruments.
Grab & Go: 3D Tulip
Sun, May 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy spring with your own tulips that have just grown off the page. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Library is Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Memorial Day
Readers' Round Table
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Love to read? Always looking for book recommendations? Meet fellow bibliophiles at Readers' Round Table! Join us in Room #8.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, May 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9 - 12
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, May 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.
Crochet 101 with Gnome Depot Fiber
Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Grace from Gnome Depot Fibers will teach you basic crochet stitches that will help with future projects. Children 9-12 are invited to join with an adult. Registration required.
This event is full
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity 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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
DIY Garden Flags
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Get ready for summer by creating a vibrant flag using sublimation ink! Choose your favorite images, design a unique collage, and heat-transfer it onto a flag. All supplies are provided.
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity 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.
Saturday Morning Stories - Ages 5 and younger with a caregiver
Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Mon, Jun 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Tue, Jun 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin in a conversation about "Colored Television" by Danzy Senna.
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lobby
Come and meet the City of Highland Park Social Worker, Madeline Kati! Learn more about resources available to you through the Resiliency Division including Case Management, Counseling, and Referrals.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Wed, Jun 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
Cancelled
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Cancelled
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Cancelled
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Cancelled
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Late Opening
Wed, Jun 11, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The library will open at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month for staff meetings except June (2nd Wednesday) and December (1st Friday).
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Thu, Jun 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Put on your jammies and join us for a fun family storytime featuring stories, songs, and more. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Check in at Youth Desk begins at 6 p.m.
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Fri, Jun 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
Read Around the World
Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Each week, hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft honoring a different part of the world.
Grab & Go Craft: Pokéball
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Highland Park Public Library
You can?t catch ?em all if you don?t have anywhere to put ?em, so take home a craft kit to make your very own Pokéball, complete with a Pokémon!
Bring Your Own Craft (formerly Crafting Club)
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Port Clinton Square
New name, same crafting club! We're meeting outside at Port Clinton Square.
Rescheduled
Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Monday, June 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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!
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