• 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 […]

  • Northstar Digital Literacy • Alfabetización Digital Northstar

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

    Northstar Digital Literacy helps you learn how to use a computer and the internet. With these classes, you’ll be able to do important things like send emails, fill out forms, and communicate better in your daily life. Increase your digital skills through Northstar Digital Literacy. • • • Northstar Digital Literacy Le ayuda a aprender […]

  • Homework Help • Ayuda con la Tarea

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

    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 […]

  • 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 December! 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! January 08|5:00PM – 7:30PM: Join us […]

  • HLCC Book Club: Everything is Tuberculosis • HLCC Club de Lectura

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

    Join us for an engaging and welcoming book discussion at Highwood Library & Community Center. Each month, we explore a new title, diving into stories that spark conversation, expand perspectives, and bring our community together. Whether you’ve finished the book or are just getting started, come ready to share your thoughts and connect with fellow readers. […]

  • 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 Enero 2026 08 de enero – Nuevas Leyes en Illinois: Conozca cuáles leyes entran en efecto el 1 de Enero del 2026 relacionadas con su salud y bienestar. 15 de enero – Neuropatía 22 de enero – Días […]

  • Mindful Thursday • Jueves de bienestar para niños

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

    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: January 08th – Calm Play – 6:00 PM January […]

  • 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, January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30  | 10:45AM - 11:30AM Registration is not required. • […]

  • Workshop: Smart Tools for Your Job Search • Taller: Herramientas inteligentes para la búsqueda de empleo

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

    Learn How to Use AI to Find Jobs and Write Cover Letters. A hands-on workshop for people who want help finding a job. You will learn how to use easy computer tools and AI to look for jobs and write a cover letter. We will help you step by step. No computer or AI experience is […]

  • Teen After Hours • Tiempo para Adolescentes After Hours

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

    The library is staying open late just for teens! Join us for a special After Hours Enjoy the everyone's birthday! 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 del cumpleaños para todos! Abierto para edades de 10 a 18 años. […]

  • Workshop: Smart Tools for Your Job Search • Taller: Herramientas inteligentes para la búsqueda de empleo

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

    Learn How to Use AI to Find Jobs and Write Cover Letters. A hands-on workshop for people who want help finding a job. You will learn how to use easy computer tools and AI to look for jobs and write a cover letter. We will help you step by step. No computer or AI experience is […]

  • 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 […]

  • Family Movie & Craft: Zootopia • Manualidad y Película Familiar: Zootopia

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

    Come watch Zootopia, a fun adventure where a rookie bunny cop and a sly fox team up to solve a mystery! Craft: 1:30PM “Pawpsicle” Bookmarks Movie: 2:00PM ••• ¡Ven a ver Zootopia, una divertida aventura donde una conejita policía novata y un astuto zorro se unen para resolver un misterio! Manualidad: 1:30PM "marcapáginas de popsipatitas" […]

  • Teen Cooking Club • Club de Cocina para Adolescentes

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

    Are you looking to try new foods or recipes? Come join us for an afternoon at Cooking Club where we show teens how to cook simple recipes or taste some new foods. This month learn the steps to make Banana Cinnamon Oat Bites! Idealfor ages 10-18 and no registration is required! • • • ¿Está […]

  • Policy Committee Meeting

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

    Policy Meeting Agenda 2026.01.12

  • Intensive Basic Computer Course (In Spanish) • Curso Intensivo de computación, Nivel I

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

    This class will be offered in Spanish and will focus on exploring Google Drive. Please contact Carolina at cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org for more information and registration. • • • Comience a usar Google Drive y desarrolle habilidades digitales esenciales. Esta clase se ofrecerá en español. Comuníquese con Carolina at cibarra@highwoodlibrary.org para obtener más información e inscripción.

  • “Job Center on the Move” at the Library

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

    NEED CAREER ADVICE? LOOKING FOR A JOB? Lake County’s Workforce Development “Job Center on the Move” program will be at the Highwood Library throughout the summer. Drop in to speak with Lake County Workforce Development at the Library The Job Center can help you with one-on-one resume development, job training, internships, career transitions, information about growing your business, and more.  […]

  • 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. January 12th: Cat Plushie Tutorial January 19th: Reverse coloring tutorial January26th: Jewerly making Ideal for ages 10-18 and no registration is required! This program is presented in English. • • • ¡Los lunes, realizamos actividades STEAM en […]