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Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Grab & Go: Spinning Top
Fri, Apr 19, All day
Build and decorate your own toy top. When you're done, watch it spin! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, Apr 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Grab & Go: Spinning Top
Sat, Apr 20, All day
Build and decorate your own toy top. When you're done, watch it spin! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Apr 20, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Grab & Go: Spinning Top
Sun, Apr 21, All day
Build and decorate your own toy top. When you're done, watch it spin! Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Paint-A-Long at the Library!
Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience in painting is needed! Best suited for people 12+ years old.
This event is full
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Mon, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Crime Victims' Rights Discussion - Discusión de Derechos de Victimas de Crimenes
Tue, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us for an informative discussion with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office on Crime Victims' Rights and Victim Compensation
Discussions with Davis - Alice B. Toklas is Missing by Robert Archambeau
Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Book Discussion. Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the discussion of Alice B. Toklas is Missing.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Environmental Issues Book Discussion - Soil by Camille T. Dungy
Thu, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Join Go Green HP to discuss Soil by Camille T. Dungy. Meet at the Library. Register to receive any updates.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Neighborhood Meeting
Fri, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
City of Highland Park
Fiber Arts Club - Club de artes de fibra
Fri, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.
3D Printing Club
Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Apr 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Make It!
Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Are you into crafting and DIYs?
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 at 10am.
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.
Join The Dark Side - The Importance of Night to Us and Our World
Mon, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Following the advent of electric light a little more than a century ago, we've transformed the world at night into a new environment. Learn what we have discovered and what we can do about this issue.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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 in grades 4-7
Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
B&F Committee Meeting
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The B&F Committee will meet in Heidi's office from 7-8pm
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 01, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Late Opening
Wed, May 01, 11:00am - 9:00pm
The library will open at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month for staff meetings except December.
Development Committee Meeting
Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 8
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm in Meeting Room 8.
Canceled
Development Committee meeting - Development Committee meeting
Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm in Meeting Room 8.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 02, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Spring Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, May 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Page Pairings with Luna Rosa Wine Shop
Thu, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us for a wine and book tasting event that will feature a selection of wines from local wine shop, Luna Rosa, each paired with a matching book, selected by a librarian.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 03, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 04, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, May 04, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Sensory Bins - A Drop-In Event
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Explore sensory bins with your little ones! Sensory play allows kids to connect ideas with concrete experiences, strengthen neural pathways, and build motor skills.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 05, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Film Series - Weddings - Father of the Bride (1991)
Sun, May 05, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bob Coscarelli, professor emeritus at College of Lake County, introduces the film and leads the discussion after the showing.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Mon, May 06, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 06, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Messy Monday
Mon, May 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!
Game Night! - Games, games, games!
Mon, May 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Tue, May 07, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 07, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, May 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Illinois Libraries Present - The Many Lives of Kal Penn - Join us on Zoom
Tue, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
Join us on Zoom for an event with Kal Penn, actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is the author of "You Can't Be Serious."
Register
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Wed, May 08, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 08, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Thu, May 09, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 09, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 09, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
PJ Storytime
Thu, May 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Fri, May 10, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 10, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Fiber Arts Club - Club de artes de fibra
Fri, May 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.
Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Sat, May 11, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 11, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, May 11, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Saturday Morning Stories
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Concert With Baird Dodge
Sat, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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Coffee Filter Butterfly - Grab & Go Craft
Sun, May 12, All day
There's lots of butterflies out this time of year--let's add some more! Create your own coffee filter butterfly. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. For ages 5-10.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 12, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 13, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
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.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 at 10am.
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.
Memory Cafe
Mon, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
A Memory Cafe is a safe space and social gathering place for individuals and loved ones or caregivers who live with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimers, or other dementias.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 14, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin as she discusses 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride
Ravinia Festival @ The Library 
Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Representatives from Ravinia Festival will be at the Library with prizes, ticket giveaways, and information on the 2024 summer season! 
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, May 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 15, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Teen Time
Wed, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Drop in to grab a snack and craft! Join us in the library in Meeting Room #3. ~ ~ ¡Ven por una botana y a hacer manualidades! Ven a la sala de reuniones #3.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 16, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Spring Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Graphic novel fans in grades 1 - 3, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Registration required.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 17, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 18, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, May 18, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Puzzle Exchange
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Found a stash of puzzles while Spring cleaning? Bring them to the library! ¿Encontraste un montón de rompecabezas mientras hacías la limpieza de primavera? ¡Tráelos a la biblioteca!
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 19, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 20, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Historical Portrayal - Lady Bird Johnson - With Leslie Goddard
Mon, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act as award-winning historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Lady Bird Johnson.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Mon, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Craftivism: Portrait Quilts - Artesanías de retrato
Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Using fabric and paper scraps, we will make portraits inspired by artist Bisa Butler. ~~ Utilizando pedacitos de tela y papel, haremos retratos inspirados en la artista Bisa Butler.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 21, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, May 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, May 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 22, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Discussions with Davis - Homo Deus: A History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari
Wed, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Book Discussion. Davis Schneiderman, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities and Professor of English at Lake Forest College, leads the discussion of Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 23, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 24, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Fiber Arts Club - Club de artes de fibra
Fri, May 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area. ~~ Traiga un proyecto de artes de fibra en el que esté trabajando y conéctese con otros artesanos.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 25, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, May 25, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 26, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Library is Closed
Mon, May 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Memorial Day
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, May 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 28, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, May 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Rescheduled
Development Committee Meeting
Tue, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm in Meeting Room 8.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 29, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 30, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, May 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 30, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, May 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 31, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jun 01, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 12:30 pm.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Illinois Libraries Present Dr. Temple Grandin - The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers
Tue, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom
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O&P Commitee Meeting
Tue, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The O&P Committee will meet from 7-8pm in the Director's office.
Late Opening
Wed, Jun 05, 11:00am - 9:00pm
The library will open at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month for staff meetings except December.
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jun 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Summer Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
This event is full
Sensory Bins - A Drop-In Event
Fri, Jun 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Explore sensory bins with your little ones! Sensory play allows kids to connect ideas with concrete experiences, strengthen neural pathways, and build motor skills.
Fiber Arts Club
Fri, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jun 08, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World
Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us to welcome presenters from Incredible Bats, a local animal conservation organization, and meet their animal ambassadors, with special guest Rico the sloth
Messy Monday
Mon, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jun 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Meet The Author - Kathleen Rooney - "From Dust to Stardust"
Thu, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bestselling author Kathleen Rooney discusses her novel inspired by the life of Colleen Moore, known to many for her beloved fairy castle at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, Jun 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Graphic novel fans in grades 1 - 3, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 16 2024 at 9:00am
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Blood Drive
Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Blood Drive 10am-4pm in the LL Meeting Room.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jun 15, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Beehive Show & Tell with the Heller Nature Center
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Did you know Illinois has over 400 species of native bees in our state... and honeybees are only recent arrivals? Join us in the Lower-Level Meeting Room to learn more!
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 12:30 pm.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Meet The Author - Riley Sager - "Middle of the Night"
Wed, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Celebrate the release of bestselling author Sager's new book and be one of the first to hear about it from him! In conversation with bestselling suspense author Mary Kubica.
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Summer Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 20, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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
Thu, Jun 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.
PAWS Chicago Puppy Visit
Thu, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Come learn about PAWS Chicago and play with some puppies!
Fiber Arts Club
Fri, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Services
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jun 22, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Game Club
Sat, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Mon, Jun 24, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Short Story Reading Group (semi-closed event) - for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Mon, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
This group is for adults with intellectual, developmental or cognitive disabilities, run in conjunction with local groups. We listen to and discuss a short story each session.
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Tue, Jun 25, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
STEAM Stations
Tue, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for some scientific fun. We'll have stations for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This program will be in the Activity Room and is for grades K-5. No registration required.
Readers' Round Table
Tue, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jun 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Development Committee Meeting
Tue, Jun 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 8
The Development committee will meet from 7-8pm in Meeting Room 8.
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Wed, Jun 26, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Jaime Aponte's Amazing Animal Magic (Sensory Friendly)
Wed, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:35pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Experience the MAGIC of Jaime Aponte as he amazes us all! Join us in the Auditorium. Registration and tickets are required. Visit hplibrary.org/events for more details and to reserve tickets.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 15 2024 at 9:00am
Jaime Aponte's Amazing Animal Magic -
Wed, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Experience the MAGIC of Jaime Aponte as he amazes us all! Join us in the Auditorium. Registration and tickets are required. Visit hplibrary.org/events for more details and to reserve tickets.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 15 2024 at 9:00am
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Thu, Jun 27, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jun 27, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Fri, Jun 28, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Sat, Jun 29, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jun 29, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Grab & Go: Patriotic Star Wreath
Sun, Jun 30, All day
Create your own patriotic star wreath. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last.
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Jul 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Early Closing
Wed, Jul 03, 9:00am - 5:00pm
The library will close at 5pm.
Late Opening
Wed, Jul 03, 11:00am - 9:00pm
The library will open at 11am on the first Wednesday of each month for staff meetings except December.
Library is Closed
Thu, Jul 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Independence Day
Fiber Arts Club
Fri, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Services
Bring a fiber arts project you're working on and connect with other crafters in the area.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jul 06, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Saturday Morning Stories
Sat, Jul 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Join us for a family storytime! Space is limited. Check in at Youth Services desk up to 30 minutes prior to start time.
Messy Monday
Mon, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!
Storytime Live! (Ages 3 to 5)
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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 12:30 pm.
Spanish Conversation Group-Grupo de conversación en español
Tue, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Summer Reading Ice Cream Party
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Tell us what you've been reading this summer and make a reading journal. Ice cream treats provided.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jul 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
PJ Storytime
Thu, Jul 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
Candy Olympics: Hershey Toss
Fri, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity Room
Come test your skills with our Olympic Hershey Toss and see who can toss the farthest. Join us in the Activity Room for this drop-in event for grades 2-8. No registration required.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, Jul 13, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Paint-A-Long at the Library!
Sun, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Exercise your creativity by painting with easy-to-follow steps and a live instructor. No experience in painting is needed! Best suited for people 13 years and older.
Registration opens Monday, May 27 2024 at 9:00am
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
¿Hablas español? Join us for Spanish Conversation - Participe en el grupo de conversación en español.
Library Board Meeting
Tue, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.
Summer Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Summer Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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
Thu, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Individuals and caregivers: join us to socialize and explore a different topic each month. Beverages and snacks provided.
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