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Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay
2023-01-11 19:00:00 2023-01-11 20:00:00 America/Chicago Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay Virtual - Zoom

Wednesday, January 11
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-11 19:00:00 2023-01-11 20:00:00 America/Chicago Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay Bestselling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay discusses his most recent collection of essays "Inciting Joy" in conversation with performance poet Dany "Sully" Sullivan. Virtual - Zoom

Bestselling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay discusses his most recent collection of essays "Inciting Joy" in conversation with performance poet Dany "Sully" Sullivan.

Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with bestselling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay. Ross will discuss his most recent collection of essays, Inciting Joy, an  exploration of the joy we incite when we turn our attention to what we love and what brings us together. 

In conversation with performance poet Dan “Sully” Sullivan.

Join us on Zoom.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Virtual Event | Author Event |

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

Science Club
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Ages 5 - 14. Join us in the Activity Room to find out how the world works with different science experiments!
This event is full
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9 - 12
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
This event is full
Minute Mania
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Read Around the World
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Game Club
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
Cancelled
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Social Worker in the Library
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas
Mon, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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!
This event is full
Healing Vibrations - Vibraciones Sanadoras - A Sound Meditation Journey -Una Meditación Sonora
Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Relax and rejuvenate with the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes. Relájese y rejuvenezca con las vibraciones curativas de los cuencos de cristal, gongs y campanillas.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Late Opening
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 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).
Drop-In Playdate - Ages 5 and younger, with a caregiver
Thu, Jul 03, 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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Cancelled
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.
Early Closing
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
The library will close at 5pm in observance of Independence Day on July 3rd.
Library is Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Independence Day
Sábado Morning Stories - Ages 5 and younger with a caregiver
Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a bilingual family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Meet the McElroys
Mon, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
Join us via Zoom to chat with the McElroys of "The Adventure Zone" and "My Brother, My Brother and Me" podcasts!
Register
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Social Worker in the Library
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Mario Kart Tournament
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Meeting Room 8
Bored at home? Come play Mario Kart 8DX on Nintendo Switch in a friendly competition! Snacks provided.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 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 Fruit Fan
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Read Around the World
Fri, Jul 11, 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 Fruit Fan
Sat, Jul 12, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go Fruit Fan
Sun, Jul 13, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Beat the heat with your very own fruit fan. Create your own unique paper fan based on your favorite fruit. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 14, 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.
Hollywood in Highland Park - Bus tour. Meet at the Library for the tour.
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bus Tour
Join us on a bus tour of Highland Park sites that have been featured in movies and learn about the films' creation and production. Tour starts and ends at the Library.
This event is full
Oreology - Ages 8 to 10
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Registration required. Prepackaged food will be served with ingredient labels provided. Caregivers may stay with their children if they wish.
Oreology - Ages 11 to 14
Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Prepackaged food will be served with ingredient labels provided. Caregivers may stay with their children if they wish.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
The Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., except where indicated otherwise.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 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.  
Read Around the World
Fri, Jul 18, 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.
Choose Your Own Adventure: - Little Red Riding Hood Edition
Fri, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a storytime with a twist.
Fact or Fiction: Real Life Edition
Tue, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Test your computer and internet safety skills by playing a life size board game full of challenges where you decide what is fact and what is fiction. Join us in the Activity Room. Drop in.
Minute Mania
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Highland Park Public Library
Test your skills in our weekly one-minute desk challenges!
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
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