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Origami Challenge
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Origami Challenge
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Library Speakers Bureau Presents - Joseph Lee
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with journalist and author Joseph Lee as he discusses his memoir.
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Teen Time - DIY Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Create a whimsical bookmark using pressed flowers! Snacks and supplies provided.
Origami Challenge
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Nov 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event. This event will take place in the Brenner Room.
It's A Wrap! - Gift Wrap Demo
Thu, Nov 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brenner Room
Learn how to wrap a gift like a pro!
This event is full
Origami Challenge
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Origami Challenge
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Page Turners - Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 8
Join Highland Park librarians for a discussion of Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara.
Origami Challenge
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Science Club - For Ages 5 - 8
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us in the Activity Room to find out how the world works with different science experiments!
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley
Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Registration Required. Join us in the Brenner Room for a discussion on "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley, led by Judy Levin.
Social Worker in the Library - Trabajadora Social en la Biblioteca
Tue, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
Meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. Conozca a la nueva especialista en servicios sociales de la ciudad de Highland Park.
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