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 about graphic novels and manga! For teens in grades 6th through 12th. Email Alice at adayton@highwoodlibrary.org to checkout a copy of this month's book! 

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

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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Sewing Basics Class | Las Clases de Costura Básica

In Sewing Basics class, discover ways to repair and create with cloth, needles, and thread. You will sew by hand and by machine. Each of the four weeks will be different, useful and fun. Location: Highwood Public Library, 102 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Complete the following survey to register: https://forms.gle/HnAm8N2uaRoyFWkN6Limited to 6 participants. Contact Aurora […]

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Learn Computer Basics | Apps and Devices

Join us on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3:00 PM to learn more about your desktop and laptop computers. Discover how to manage your apps and work with your devices from your own home during our free Zoom sessions. Registration is not required. Sessions are presented in English. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89173705302?pwd=cVRmTDlxcWNhT0JUaVY5eVVXT2c5UT09 Contact us at techhelp@highwoodlibrary.org or (847) 432-5404 if […]

CANCELED: Reading Beyond the Beaten Path | Rain or Shine Writing Group

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

Join us in Everts park every other Tuesday at 1:00pm throughout the Summer for our Rain or Shine Writing Group for ages 10 and up. Participants are encouraged to get active and enjoy nature while thinking creatively and growing their writing skills.  Journals will be provided. No registration required. Email Alice at adayton@highwoodlibrary.org for more […]

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Paz y Calma | Meditaciones Guiadas

Espacios para practicar la meditación y encontrar paz y calma en tiempos de agobio. Todos los martes en Julio. Regístrese para más detalles con su Promotora de Salud o con Erika al correo equezada@highwoodlibrary.org.

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Sanando el Alma en Comunidad | Healing the Soul in Community

Contácte a Erika a equezada@highwoodlibrary.org para más información. 6 de julio, 6:00-7:00pm — Gestionando el Trauma:  En respuesta a la tragedia que enfrenta nuestra comunidad durante nuestro Facebook Live del mes estaré hablando de los eventos traumáticos, que se puede esperar física y emocionalmente, y además compartiremos herramientas y recursos para enfrentar el dolor colectivo que vive […]

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Charlas con Propósito | Conscious Conversations

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. Contácte a Carolina a cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org para más información. 7 de julio — Cómo Preparar un Picnic Saludable: Descubre consejos de como preparar un rico y nutritivo platillo para hacer en este verano. 14 de julio — Oak Street Health Community […]

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Adult Spanish Language Reading Club | Advanced

This group is intended to support Spanish language learners practice their reading and speaking skills. All levels are welcome to come and enjoy speaking Spanish while you enjoy reading a short story and/or book.  Instructor: Luz Limón Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School, 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information. Register here: https://forms.gle/7Xheq2SJ2rvMdTDy6 […]

TAC Art Activity | Spray Paint Art

Calling all young artists! If you've ever been interested in creating Spray Paint art, now's your chance. Ivan from The Art Center of Highland Park will guide participants on how to use spray paint and help make a larger art piece that will be displayed in the library. For youth ages 11 and up. Space is limited, […]

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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 July 11 – September 12. Instructor: Ana Hernandez Location: Oak Terrace Elementary School, 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Aurora at adultlit@highwoodlibrary.org for additional information. Register here: https://forms.gle/7Xheq2SJ2rvMdTDy6