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Digital Literacy Class • Clase de Alfabetización Digital

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

Our world is increasingly connected digitally. Digital literacy is possessing skills needed to live, learn, and work in our society where much of our communication and information is offered via the internet, social media, and mobile devices. This course provides students with the opportunities to explore, experiment, and develop expertise using real world applications that […]

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Adult Spanish Classes | Basic

This 10-week program will focus on developing vocabulary and conversational Spanish fluency. This session runs from January 23 – April 14. Instructor: Aurora Santos Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School (Room 108), 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information. Register here: https://forms.gle/7Xheq2SJ2rvMdTDy6  

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ESL Learner Writing Workshop

We all have stories—happy stories, painful stories, deeply meaningful stories. In this class geared toward ESL learners, we'll write our own stories so we can remember and honor our life experiences, and keep our stories alive for future generations. The four-week class will culminate in a public reading where we will share and celebrate our […]

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Northwood Middle School 945 North Ave, Highland Park, IL, United States

The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 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 - 12th grade Be able to attend bi-monthly meetings […]

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Learning to Knit • Aprendiendo a Tejer

Oak Terrace Elementary School 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL, United States

Join us to learn the basics of knitting: slip knot, casting on, knit, purl, and binding off. You will receive individual instruction from women who love to knit! Yarn and needles will be provided. Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School, 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for more information and registration. • […]

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Maker Series: STEAM-Powered Teens • Serie Maker: STEAM-Powered Adolescentes

Northwood Middle School 945 North Ave, Highland Park, IL, United States

Join our Teen Librarians and our Teen Advisory Board members for an interactive Maker Series for 6th to 12th graders! Participate in one of our two Spring sessions to gain hands-on experience with woodworking, video creation, claymation, sewing, 3D printing, and more! Session 1: Saturdays, March 4-March 18, 1pm-3:30pm | Session 2: Saturdays, April 8-April […]

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Vaccination Events and Health Resources · Eventos de vacunación y recursos de salud

Walgreens will provide COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children, COVID boosters, pneumonia, and shingles. Saturday, March 4, 1:00-4:00pm | Location: St. James Church, 134 North Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Saturday, March 18, 1:00-4:00pm | Location: Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana, 342 Townline Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060 Saturday, April 1, 1:00-4:00pm | Location: Roberti Community House, 919 8th […]

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Sewing Basics Class • Clases de Costura Básica

Oak Terrace Elementary School 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL, United States

Discover ways to repair and create with cloth, needles, and thread. You will sew by hand and by machine. Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School, 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for more information and registration. There are two spaces available. • Descubrir maneras de reparar y crear con tela, agujas, e […]

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Adult Spanish Classes | Intermediate

This 10-week program will focus on developing vocabulary and conversational Spanish fluency. This session runs from January 23 – April 14. Instructor: Aurora Santos Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School (Room 108) 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040. Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information. Register here: https://forms.gle/7Xheq2SJ2rvMdTDy6  

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All together, 1,2,3! • ¡Todos juntos, 1,2,3!

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

Join the Highwood Public Library and Community Center for a special workshop series designed to support parents in getting their little ones ready for Kindergarten! For parents of children 0-6 yrs. As a parent, you are your child's first teacher, and we recognize the valuable skills you possess in guiding your child through life's different […]

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Zumba Classes • Clases De Zumba

Exercise with dance during this energizing group fitness class set to Latin and international music. Mondays at 6:30pm Location: Highwood Rec Center, 432 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Carolina at cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org for more information • Haga ejercicio con la danza durante esta energizante clase de fitness en grupo con música latina e internacional. […]

BeeSpeckled Band Book Club | Formerly Sherlock Holmes Book Group

Join us for an engaging adult book club meeting and discuss The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Please RSVP.  Location: Highwood Public Library – Mini-Library, 102 Highwood Avenue Contact programming@highwoodlibrary.org for more information.