• Bilingual Baby & Toddler Storytime • Tiempo de Lectura Bilingüe para Bebés y Niños

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

    Join us for Baby & Toddler Storytime, where you and your little one can bond over interactive songs, rhymes, and stories! This special session is designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to enjoy together. Come for a joyful experience filled with music and storytelling! • • • Únase a nosotros para el Tiempo […]

  • Teen Reading Power Hour • Hora de Lectura para Adolescentes

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

    Once a week, YA staff powers down the computers for an hour and challenges teens to read. For every 2 hours read in the library, teens will be awarded a special prize! • • • Una vez por semana, el personal de YA apaga las computadoras durante una hora y reta a los adolescentes a […]

  • Alfabetización Digital Northstar en Español

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

    Northstar Digital Literacy le ayuda a aprender a usar la computadora e internet. Con estas clases podrás hacer cosas importantes como mandar correos, llenar formularios y comunicarte mejor en tu vida diaria. ¡Aumenta las habilidades digitales a través de Northstar Digital Literacy! ONE ON ONE-DROP IN SIN CITA PREVIA

  • Teen Craft Cafe • Actividad de Manualidades para Adolescentes

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

    Join the Young Adult (YA) team in the Makerspace. We get creative with hands-on art activities this August! Perfect for young artists and makers of all skill levels! No prior art experience needed; just bring your creativity and get ready to have fun with bold colors and big ideas! August 6th: Paper Pop Up Art […]

  • Mindful Thursday • Jueves de Bienestar para Niños

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

    This program gives children a space to learn how to give their bodies and minds a conscious break. It is part of our commitment to supporting mental health and wellness, starting at a young age! August 06th – Calm Play– 6:00 PM August 13th – Scented Calming Bubbles – 6:00PM August 20th– Calm Play – 6:00PM August […]

  • Charlas con Propósito

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

    Aprenda información básica sobre diferentes temas de salud y recursos importantes para toda la familia. Temas para Agosto 2026 06 de agosto – Entendiendo Las Etiquetas Nutricionales 13 de agosto – La Gota : Síntomas y Causas 20 de agosto – Aceites de cocina saludables: ¿cuál es el mejor para ti? 27 de agosto – […]

  • Spanish Conversation Circle • Círculo de Conversación en Español

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

    Looking to practice or improve your Spanish? Our fun and friendly conversation group is perfect for adults at all levels. Whether you’re just starting or are already fluent, you’re invited to come hablar en español in a relaxed, informal setting. Fridays, August 7, 14, 21 &28  | 10:30AM – 11:15AM Registration is not required. • • • […]

  • Alfabetización Digital Northstar en Español

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

    Northstar Digital Literacy le ayuda a aprender a usar la computadora e internet. Con estas clases podrás hacer cosas importantes como mandar correos, llenar formularios y comunicarte mejor en tu vida diaria. ¡Aumenta las habilidades digitales a través de Northstar Digital Literacy! ONE ON ONE-DROP IN SIN CITA PREVIA

  • Gardening From Seed Workshop • Taller de Jardinería a Partir de Semillas

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

    An hour-long workshop exploring the basic knowledge and practices involved in planning, designing and creating a successful home garden, with a special focus on starting from seeds. Seed starting is easy, economical and satisfying, as it allows the average person, with a little additional time and effort, access to a much broader selection of plants, […]

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  • Teen Advisory Board (TAB) • Reunión de Adolescentes (TAB)

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

    TAB is a volunteer group for middle and high school students motivated to support their community. Meet at the YA Makerspace Ideal for ages 10-18 and no registration is required! • • • TAB es un grupo de voluntarios para estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria motivados para apoyar a su comunidad.  Nos vemos en el […]

  • Summer Send-Off: Reading & Resource Fair • Despedida de Verano: Feria de Lectura y Recursos

    Everts Park at Highwood 102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL, United States

    Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM for our Summer Send-Off: Reading & Resource Fair in Everts Park. This will be a family event filled with fun, prizes, and community spirit. We’ll also be announcing the 2026 Summer Reading Raffle Winners during the celebration. ••• Acompáñenos el sábado 8 de agosto, […]

  • Clases de Computación: Alfabetización Digital Northstar

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

    Northstar Digital Literacy le ayuda a aprender a usar la computadora e internet. Con estas clases podrás hacer cosas importantes como mandar correos, llenar formularios y comunicarte mejor en tu vida diaria. ¡Aumenta las habilidades digitales a través de Northstar Digital Literacy. Esta clase se ofrece en español. | This class is presented in Spanish

  • Clases de Computación: Alfabetización Digital Northstar

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

    Northstar Digital Literacy le ayuda a aprender a usar la computadora e internet. Con estas clases podrás hacer cosas importantes como mandar correos, llenar formularios y comunicarte mejor en tu vida diaria. ¡Aumenta las habilidades digitales a través de Northstar Digital Literacy. Esta clase se ofrece en español. | This class is presented in Spanish

  • Canceled STEM Fun, Mark Rober Style! – Presented by Zach Adoph • ¡Diversión con STEM, al estilo de Mark Rober!

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

    In this hands-on engineering class, students will assemble a Mark Rober Crunchlabs engineering project. Zach is an engaging instructor who will walk kids through each step. No prior experience required. When complete, the project will automatically bounce a ball, move a conveyor belt or other exciting physics action. Every student will be given a free […]

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  • Teens Makerspace Mondays • Lunes de Espacio Creativo para Adolescentes

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

    On Mondays, we do STEAM activities in our YA Makerspace! STEAM Powered Teens are empowered to get creative. Ausgust 10th: Felt Bookmarks August 17th: Water Bottle Charms August 24th: Felt Wallets Ideal for ages 10-18 and no registration is required! This program is presented in English. • • • ¡Los lunes, realizamos actividades STEAM en […]

  • Zumba Fitness • Clase De Zumba

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    Highwood Recreation Center 432 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL, United States

    Dance classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel great. Zumba is offered by community volunteers. Your Zumba instructor looks forward to meeting you and new group members. If you know someone who could benefit from the exercise or is interested in dancing to the music, please contact us. Location: Highwood Rec Center 432 […]

  • Servicios de Salud y Vacunación Gratis • Free Health Services & Vaccinations

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

    En colaboración con Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinic’s Community Care Connection, el equipo de Equidad en Salud de la biblioteca proporcionará acceso a revisiones de salud gratuitas y educación relacionada […]

  • Bienestar para Adultos Mayores

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

    El grupo Bienestar Para Adultos Mayores es una reunión comunitaria semanal diseñada para apoyar el bienestar físico, emocional y social de los adultos mayores en Highwood y sus alrededores. Este […]