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Monday, June 22 – Sunday, August 2

Littlest Explorers

Babies – Age 4

Register for the Littlest Explorers challenge and log your activity.

Earn a virtual badge and a prize just for signing up!

Earn additional virtual badges by completing activities.

Each virtual badge earned is entered into a drawing for a grand prize!

Complete all activities to earn a prize and a certificate of completion.

Investigate: READ!

Ages 5 – 14

Register for the Investigate: READ! challenge. Your summer reading goal is to complete 24 hours of reading.

Earn a virtual badge and a coupon for a free treat at a local restaurant just for signing up.

Log the minutes you spend reading starting June 22.

Earn a virtual badge for every 4 hours of reading completed and an entry for weekly prize drawings.

Complete all 24 hours by Sunday, August 2, and earn a paperback book and a certificate of completion.

 Prize distribution may be delayed due to the Library closure. Check hplibrary.org for updates or email hpply@hplibrary.org with any questions.

Sign up for Summer Reading!

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Summer Events for Kids
Thu, Mar 28, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Explore with dirt! Drop by the Activity Room to plant a seed, discover soil's layers, and more. For ages 5 to 8.

Canceled
Fri, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Ever wondered what the inside of a Pokéball looks like? Join us in the Activity Room to create your own unique Pokémon home. For ages 7-10 and registration is required.

Fri, Mar 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Ever wondered what the inside of a Pokéball looks like? Join us in the Activity Room to create your own unique Pokémon home. For ages 7-10 and registration is required.

Fri, Mar 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Get creative on a tiny canvas! We'll provide the materials, you provide the inspiration! Registration required. Program takes place in the Activity Room.

Sat, Mar 30, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Sun, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
Easter

Mon, Apr 01, 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 at 10am.

Wed, Apr 03, 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 December.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Fri, Apr 05, 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.

Fri, Apr 05, 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.

Sat, Apr 06, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us at the library for a celebration of art and creativity as we kick off Art in Bloom, a month-long D112 Student Art Exhibit.

Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Tue, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.

Thu, Apr 11, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Apr 11, 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.

Fri, Apr 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 13, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join us for a bilingual family storytime! Space is limited. ¡Acompáñanos para un tiempo de cuentos familiar bilingüe! Espacios son limitados.

Mon, Apr 15, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Mon, Apr 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 at 10am.

Mon, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!

Tue, Apr 16, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Wed, Apr 17, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Apr 18, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Highland Park Public Library - 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.

Fri, Apr 19, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Fri, Apr 19, 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.

Fri, Apr 19, 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.

Sat, Apr 20, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Sat, Apr 20, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Sun, Apr 21, All day
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Fri, Apr 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Highland Park Public Library - Activity Room
Join our 3D printing club!
Registration opens Monday, April 15 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Highland Park Public Library
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.

Want a hard copy of our summer event schedule?  Print out a copy of our summer reading flyer.

Picture This!

Join our Summer Scavenger Hunt! 

Look for things on our lists, take photos of your finds and email them to us or tag us on Instagram.  We'll feature our favorite photos below and on our Instagram feed!

Picture This! Alphabet Edition

Picture This! Indoor Edition

Picture This! Kitchen Edition

Picture This! Outdoors Edition

You can read anything you want for the summer reading club,

but if you need some suggetions you might try...

Grade Level Books