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2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Rock & Read - A Toddler Storytime
Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Wii Day: Races - For Ages 9 - 11
Mon, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Come take a turn with Mario and the gang! Play MarioKart on the Wii and test your racing skills. Drop in.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - "Children of Radium" by Joe Dunthorne
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Registration Required. Join us in the Brenner Room for a discussion on "Children of Radium" by Joe Dunthorne, led by Judy Levin.
Learn How to Use Kanopy
Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 8
Stream critically acclaimed and award-winning movies like Anora, Parasite, and Perfect Days at home with kanopy! Stop by Meeting Room 8 to learn how.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 15, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
DIY Mugs
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Services
Get ready for spooky season by creating a mug using sublimation ink! Choose your favorite images, design a unique collage, and heat-transfer it onto a mug. All supplies are provided.
Papel Picado - For ages 5 - 14
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Stop by the Activity Room to create papel picado and amate bark art, traditional Mexican decorative crafts. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Ages 5-14, no registration required.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Memory Cafe - New Location*
Thu, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MCAFE 11
Join us for Memory Café, a welcoming and safe space for individuals with memory loss and mild cognitive impairment. Caregivers and loved ones are encouraged to attend.  
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Fri, Oct 17, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sat, Oct 18, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Game Club
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services
Join us to play board games! Library staff will be available to help you choose a game and learn the rules!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sun, Oct 19, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Grab & Go Craft: Skeleton Hands
Mon, Oct 20, All day
Show your bones! Create a skeleton hand just in time for spooky season. Pick up materials at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 847-579-6819 or email Library-Administration@hplibrary.org at least two weeks before the event.

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