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Japanese Bookbinding
In this two-hour evening session (6:30 to 8:30 PM on November 12, 2026), participants learn traditional Japanese bookbinding and make handmade notebooks. The event is for ages 13 and up.
15 upcoming events
Thursday, Nov 12
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B&F Committee Meeting
The B&F Committee Meeting is a one-hour meeting held on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It is open to people 18 and older, and no location is listed.
Friday, Nov 13
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Social Worker in the Library
A Social Worker in the Library event on November 13, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, lets attendees meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. The event is for ages 13 and up, and the description is given in both English and Spanish.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Note for Note: Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago
Attendees can enjoy a one-hour concert of traditional Korean music and dance featuring instruments such as the daegeum, gayageum, and janggu on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at The Art Center Highland Park. The event is for ages 5 and up.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Library Board Meeting
The Library Board Meeting, held on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:45 PM, is a regular monthly session of the Library Board of Trustees, which typically meets on the third Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to those 18 and older.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Desde el Duelo hasta el Consuelo
A weekly support group on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, where adults 18 and older who have experienced a loss meet with others who have gone through something similar to find comfort and understanding in a safe setting.
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It's A Wrap!
At this 90-minute workshop on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, attendees learn gift-wrapping techniques from professional gift wrapper Gift Wrap Boss. The event is for ages 18 and up.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Social Worker in the Library
At this event on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, attendees can meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. It is intended for ages 13 to 18.
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Memory Cafe - New Location - New Format
Memory Café is a one-hour welcoming and safe space, held from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on November 19, 2026, for individuals with memory loss or mild cognitive impairment, with caregivers and loved ones also encouraged to attend. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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"Between Earth and Sky" Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse
In this one-hour virtual event on November 19, 2026, author Rebecca Roanhorse discusses her "Between Earth and Sky" trilogy. The event is intended for attendees aged 18 and older.
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Page Turners
At this 90-minute Page Turners event on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, adults 18 and older can join Highland Park librarians to discuss John U. Bacon's book "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald."
Friday, Nov 20
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Social Worker in the Library
At this event on November 20, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, attendees can meet the new Social Services Specialist for the City of Highland Park. The event is for ages 13 and up.
Monday, Nov 23
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Speed Puzzle Competition
At this event on November 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, participants for ages 13 and up race to complete a 350-piece puzzle within one hour, and they can register with a friend.
Wednesday, Nov 25
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Early Closing
The library closes early at 1:00 PM on November 25, 2026, with regular hours from 9:00 AM. The event is listed for ages 5 and up.
Thursday, Nov 26
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Library is Closed
The library is closed for the full day on November 26, 2026, in observance of Thanksgiving. The event is listed for ages 5 and up.