Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Let Your Voice Be Heard at the Highwood Public Library The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer group for middle and high school students to give back to the community, make their voices heard about library programs for young adults, do service projects, and develop professional skills.  Members of TAB must: Be going into 6th […]

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Spanish Storytime

Join us at 1:30pm for an interactive storytime in Spanish for children ages 3-10. Email msanramon@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information.

Highwood Library Community Celebration | Celebración Comunitaria de la Biblioteca Pública de Highwood

Highwood Library & Community Center 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL, United States

Join us for an exciting event to celebrate our IMLS National Medal win! We will be joined by Congressman Brad Schneider (IL -30), State Senator Julie A. Morrison (IL-29), State Representative Bob Morgan (IL-58), IMLS Director Crosby Kemper, and State Library Director Greg McCormick. Cake, cookies, and other light refreshments will be served.

Free
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Learn Computer Basics

Highwood Library & Community Center 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL, United States

Learn your way around typing programs and the internet from your own computer at home during our free Zoom sessions. Join us on Tuesdays at 3 PM. Registration is not required. Sessions are presented in English. Zoom Meeting Information: https://zoom.us/j/93574688667?pwd=RkFJa0JmTWVYRnBENmhMQ2lQbXNLUT09 Meeting ID: 935 7468 8667 Password: 588434 Contact us at techhelp@highwoodlibrary.org or (847) 432-5404 if […]

TAC Art Activity | DIY Stamping and Printmaking (Ages 6-11)

In partnership with the Art Center of Highland Park, The Highwood Public Library invites you to enjoy 4 unique arts & crafts activities for children and teens. Use fun Printmaking and stamping techniques to transform shapes, lines, and textures into original works of art on paper, greeting cards or fabric.

Free

TAC Art Activity | Book Cover Redesign (Ages 11-18)

In partnership with the Art Center of Highland Park, The Highwood Public Library invites you to enjoy 4 unique arts & crafts activities for children and teens. Do you have a journal, or a favorite book that could use an update? In this activity you will use paint and sharpie to create a new design […]

Free

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Let Your Voice Be Heard at the Highwood Public Library The Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer group for middle and high school students to give back to the community, make their voices heard about library programs for young adults, do service projects, and develop professional skills.  Members of TAB must: Be going into 6th […]

National Medal Virtual Ceremony Viewing Party Celebration

Highwood Library & Community Center 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL, United States

Join the Highwood Public Library for an online viewing party to participate in the National Medal for Museum and Library Service 2021 Virtual Ceremony. Read more here: https://imls.gov/events/national-medal-museum-and-library-service-2021-virtual-ceremony

Teen Book Buffet

Highwood Library & Community Center 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL, United States

Join us for a monthly teen-led book club with snacks and good conversation! This month, try a variety of Mexican snacks and discuss Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Copies are available for checkout at your library today! For teens in grades 6th through 12th. Questions? Email Rachel at rmcmullen@highwoodlibrary.org.

Free
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Session 2: Spanish Classes | Adult

This 10-week program will focus on developing vocabulary and conversational Spanish fluency. Please complete the following forms to register in advance: Adult: https://forms.gle/nMt5k4r9zMmMGPtg7 Contact Aurora Santos at asantos@highwoodlibrary.org for more information.

Sherlock Holmes Book Group

Discuss The Adventure of the Retired Colourman by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Meet for dinner before the discussion at Washington Gardens at 5pm. Contact programming@highwoodlibrary.org for more information. RSVP below.

Free