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 […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
Dress in your coziest PJs and join us for Pajama Storytime. Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm. Monday Pajama Storytimes are geared towards children ages 1-5. Wednesday Pajama Storytimes are geared towards children ages 6+. Registration is required. Location: Mini Library – Highwood Public Library, 102 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Diana at dwence@highwoodlibrary.org for more […]
Participe en diálogos sobre salud emocional y fomente la sanación a través de conversaciones abiertas. Contácte a Erika a equezada@highwoodlibrary.org para más información. 7 de febrero, 6:00-7:00pm — Salud emocional en los hombres: Rompiendo el estigma -Acompáñenos a nuestro Facebook Live de este mes donde hablaremos de la salud emocional de los hombres, de porque el mostrar […]
Practice reading and speaking English with our ESL Book Club! By discussing books with other language learners, you can improve your ability to express yourself by learning new words and phrases. In this session, we'll read and discuss The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Tuesdays, February 7 - March 14 at 6:00pm […]
¡Impulsa tu carrera ahora! Clases presenciales los martes y jueves de 6:00 a 7:30 PM ¡Nuestras clases de educación para adultos pueden ser adecuadas para usted! Estas clases gratuitas le brindarán las habilidades educativas necesarias para obtener su equivalente de la escuela Preparatoria. Nuestras clases de Equivalencia de Escuela Preparatoria cubren todas las áreas requeridas […]
Acompañenos para nuestro grupo de apoyo, el cual brinda un espacio seguro y confidencial, donde podrá desahogarse, y disminuir su carga con personas que lo entienden y están pasando por situaciones similares. Temas para marzo de 2023 1 de marzo — Encontrar Nuestra Propia Identidad 8 de marzo — Dia Internacional de la Mujer: Mujeres […]
Wear your coziest pajamas to hear a story and participate in a thematic craft! No registration required. Location: Mini Library – Highwood Public Library, 102 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL 60040 Contact Diana at dwence@highwoodlibrary.org for more details. • Use su pijama más acogedor para escuchar una historia y participar en un arte temático! No es necesario […]
The Highwood Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host a virtual event with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way through interviews with experts […]
Monthly queer-specific space for open discussions, recommended readings, crafting, and support to empower 6th-12th graders who identify as members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Location: Oak Terrace, Room 108 Contact Alice at adayton@highwoodlibrary.org for more information. . Espacio mensual específico para LGBT para discusiones abiertas, lecturas recomendadas, elaboración y apoyo para empoderar a los estudiantes de 6 […]
