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Read, Renew, Repeat!

Summer Reading Club
For All Ages

June 5 – July 30

Read Books! Earn Prizes!

Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 14, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Homeschool Meetup
Tue, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Activity Room
Local homeschool families meet up.
Book Discussion with Judy Levin - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Brenner Room
Join noted book discussion leader Judy Levin as she discusses 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride
Ravinia Festival @ The Library 
Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and chat with representatives from Ravinia Festival.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Wed, May 15, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Teen Time
Wed, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Drop in to grab a snack and craft! Join us in the library in Meeting Room #3. ~ ~ ¡Ven por una botana y a hacer manualidades! Ven a la sala de reuniones #3.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Thu, May 16, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn Canasta Strategy
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Thu, May 16, 11:00am - 4:00pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Thursdays in the lower-level lobby from 11am-4pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 11am a 4pm.
Spring Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime where you can make lots of noise. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk.
Learn to Play Canasta
Thu, May 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Library U
Registration is now closed
Beginning Graphic Novel Club
Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Graphic novel fans in grades 1 - 3, join us for discussion, fun activities, and unique crafts as we share the best, the worst, and everything in between of graphic novels. Registration required.
This event is full
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 17, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 17, 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.
Spring Baby Booktime
Fri, May 17, 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.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sat, May 18, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Friends Book Sale - Venta de libros
Sat, May 18, 9:30am - 1:30pm
The Friends of the Library's used book sale will take place on Saturdays in the lower-level lobby from 9:30am-1:30pm. Venta de libros los jueves en el vestíbulo del nivel inferior de 9:30am a 1:30pm.
Puzzle Exchange
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Found a stash of puzzles while Spring cleaning? Bring them to the library! ¿Encontraste un montón de rompecabezas mientras hacías la limpieza de primavera? ¡Tráelos a la biblioteca!
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Sun, May 19, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
HP Historical Society Presents - ALTERNATE LOCATION IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
ALTERNATE LOCATION IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER Forgottonia, An Intimate Portrait of Rural Illinois
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Mon, May 20, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
Historical Portrayal - Lady Bird Johnson - With Leslie Goddard
Mon, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act as award-winning historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Lady Bird Johnson.
Ravinia Festival @ The Library
Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lobby
Stop by and chat with representatives from Ravinia Festival.
Drop-In Chess - Ages 7 to 14
Mon, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room for chess!
Craftivism: Portrait Quilts - Artesanías de retrato
Mon, May 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Using fabric and paper scraps, we will make portraits inspired by artist Bisa Butler. ~~ Utilizando pedacitos de tela y papel, haremos retratos inspirados en la artista Bisa Butler.
Lotería Scavenger Hunt
Tue, May 21, All day
Pick up your lotería card at the Youth Services desk. For families with children up to age 14.
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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.