Events

This month we will be gratitude journaling! • • • ¡Este mes haremos un diario de gratitud!

Acompáñenos 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. Todos los Miércoles de 5:30-7:00pm. **Registración NO es necesaria. Le invitamos a que comparta sus temas de interés en el grupo de apoyo. […]

Join us for a fun activity each week. Ideal for ages 5 + (4 and under may participate with a guardian) December 3 – Snowflake Salt Painting (Craft) December 10 –Sock snowman (Craft) December 17 – Movie Night | Happy Feet (Activity) • • • Únase a nosotros para una actividad divertida cada semana. Ideal […]

We’re excited to offer free hands-on art workshops designed to spark your creativity and bring out the artist in you. All experience levels are welcome, so come join us and make something beautiful! Join us to make a small creative project by crocheting. No prior experience is needed, just the desire to experiment and enjoy the process. […]

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 […]

Need help with groceries? Moraine Township staff will be on-site to help township residents apply for food pantry services. Get personalized support in a familiar and convenient space. What to Bring: 1. Proof of Moraine Township Residency (bring one): • A current signed lease • Mortgage statement • Free and Reduced Lunch letter from District […]

Highwood Library & Community Center is excited to welcome back Homework Help for students in grades K–8. This free drop-in program takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Students can receive support from our friendly Learning Partners, who are ready to help with any school subject. No appointment is […]

An invitation to manga and anime enthusiasts!Join us for our monthly gathering of like-minded YA patrons to connect, share, and enjoy all things manga and anime. This month, we will be making crafts inspired by Hello Kitty & Friends We look forward to your participation! • • • Una invitación para quienes disfrutan del manga […]

Clases de Inglés para Adultos. ¡Aprenda inglés en un ambiente divertido y seguro! ¿Quiere aprender inglés a su propio ritmo y en un grupo pequeño donde se sentirá acompañado? ¡Esta clase es para usted! Este mes las clases de ESL  se reunirán para aprender conceptos básicos de computación. ¡Hable inglés con confianza y construya nuevas […]

Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino In Beautyland, Marie-Helene Bertino blends literary fiction with speculative elements in a unique, heartfelt story about identity, connection, and what it means to be human. Adina, a girl born with the ability to communicate with aliens, secretly reports on human life from Earth. As she grows up navigating love, loneliness, and […]

This program is designed to give children a space to learn how to give their bodies and minds a conscious break. It’s part of our commitment to promoting mental health—and what better way to start than at a young age! We’ll have a different activity each Thursday: December 4th – Calm Play – 6:00 PM […]

Aprenda información básica sobre diferentes temas de salud y recursos importantes para toda la familia. Temas para Octubre 2025 04 de diciembre - Cuidando del Sistema Nervioso PARTE 1: Hospice and Palliative Care (HAP) compartirá 3 estrategias prácticas que cuidan del sistema nervioso usando el Modelo de Resiliencia Comunitaria. Evento híbrido. LINK DE ZOOM SERÁ […]

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, December 5, 12 & 19 | 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Registration is not required. • • • […]

The library is staying open late just for teens! Join us for a special After Hours Enjoy a cozy night with friends. Open to ages 10–18. No registration required. ••• ¡La biblioteca se queda abierta más tarde solo para adolescentes! Participe en este evento especial After Hours Disfrute de una noche acogedora con amigos Abierto para edades de […]

Celebrate the joy of the season with a festive afternoon full of family fun, creativity, and community spirit! Enjoy: Crafting heartfelt gifts for friends and family Photos with a special holiday guest A festive holiday storytime Hot chocolate & cookies This free community event is open to all ages. Make memories, share smiles, and spread […]

On Mondays, we do STEAM activities in our YA Makerspace! STEAM Powered Teens are empowered to get creative. December 8th: Shrinky Dink Phone Charms December 15th: Button Jewelry December 22nd: Wrapped Wire Signs Ideal for ages 10-18 and no registration is required! This program is presented in English. • • • ¡Los lunes, realizamos actividades […]

Purpose: Create a welcoming space where native English speakers and native Spanish speakers practice conversation, build friendships, and learn about each other’s cultures. Adults 18+, any level Everyone is both “Mentor” (in their native language) and “Learner.” • • • Propósito: Crear un espacio acogedor donde personas hablantes nativas de inglés y de español practiquen […]

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 […]