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Grab N Go Hello Fall Sign
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Let's welcome the new season with a craft that celebrates all the colors of the Fall.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Thu, Sep 18, 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 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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.  
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Fri, Sep 19, 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. 
Grab N Go Hello Fall Sign
Fri, Sep 19, All day
Let's welcome the new season with a craft that celebrates all the colors of the Fall.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sat, Sep 20, 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. 
Grab N Go Hello Fall Sign
Sat, Sep 20, All day
Let's welcome the new season with a craft that celebrates all the colors of the Fall.
The Art of Glassblowing - Event takes place at the Heller Nature Center
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Join us for an exciting glassblowing demonstration from Connor Strehl of Conair Glass Co. Presented with the Park District of Highland Park.
Note for Note Concert Series: The Do-Rights Jazz Band - Event takes place at 2031 Sheridan Road.
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Do-Rights are a dynamic New Orleans jazz ensemble. Performing throughout the Greater Chicago area, the band incorporates clarinet, trumpet, tuba, and tap dance.
Game Club
Sat, Sep 20, 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!
Grab N Go Hello Fall Sign
Sun, Sep 21, All day
Let's welcome the new season with a craft that celebrates all the colors of the Fall.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sun, Sep 21, 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. 
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Mon, Sep 22, 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. 
DIY Paper Marigolds - Artesanía de papel: Cempasúchitl
Mon, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Brenner Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make paper marigolds! ¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y aprende como hacer flores de papel!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Tue, Sep 23, 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. 
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Wed, Sep 24, 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. 
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
Panel to Panel: A Graphic Novel Book Club - For kids ages 9 - 12
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brenner Room
Love Graphic Novels? Come talk about them!
This event is full
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Thu, Sep 25, 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. 
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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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