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

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Bilingual Storytime & Craft

Join us every Friday at 4:00pm for an interactive bilingual storytime for children ages 3-10. Each storytime event will include a fun craft activity. Email dwence@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information.

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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 […]

Virtual Summer Reading Finale

Join us for an art-filled day to celebrate the closing of our 2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World. Enjoy fun activities for all ages! We will provide activity kits and host a virtual event! • Únase a nosotros en un día lleno de arte para celebrar el cierre de nuestro Programa de lectura […]

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 and Saturdays 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) […]

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Learn to Crochet | Aprenda a tejer con hilo

Make a variety of fun projects Tuesdays in September at 6:30pm. Adults (18+) register below. Projects include: September 7: Pot Holder September 14: Scrunchie September 21: Bookmark September 28: Keychain

Free

Upwardly Global Presentation

Do you have professional experience from your home country but don't know how to use those skills here? Are you confused about how to write a resume? If you are an immigrant or refugee looking for a job in the United States, attend this workshop at the Highwood Public Library to learn about the organization, […]

Free

Vaccination Event

In partnership with Walgreens, COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations will be available by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the library at (847) 432-5404.  • Habrá vacunas contra el COVID-19, la gripe, la neumonía y la culebrilla con cita previa. Para obtener más información o programar una cita, llame a […]