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Library Parking Lot Closed 
Mon, June 10 – Wed, June 12 * 

*Dates subject to change; weather-dependent   
Alternate parking options HERE 

Estacionamiento de la biblioteca cerrado  
Lunes 10 de junio – miércoles 12 de junio *  

*Fechas sujetas a cambios; dependiente del clima 
 Opciones de Estacionamiento Aqui 

Read, Renew, Repeat!

Summer Reading Club
For All Ages

June 5 – July 30

Read And Earn Prizes!

Here's What's Happening At The Library!

Sat, Jun 08, 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.

Sat, Jun 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Join us to welcome presenters from Incredible Bats, a local animal conservation organization, and meet their animal ambassadors, with special guest Rico the sloth
This event is full

Sat, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Celebrate LGBT Pride Month with us! Use colorful paper to create your own rainbow Pride flag. Program takes place in the Activity Room. For families with children up to age 14.

Mon, Jun 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Toddlers and caregivers, join us in the Activity Room for messy fun!

Tue, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Make a beautiful bouquet of flowers using recycled books. Registration is required. For grades 5-8.

Wed, Jun 12, 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.

Wed, Jun 12, 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.

Thu, Jun 13, 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.

Thu, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Bestselling author Kathleen Rooney discusses her novel inspired by the life of Colleen Moore, known to many for her beloved fairy castle at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Thu, Jun 13, 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

Thu, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Put on your jammies and join us for a fun family storytime featuring stories, songs, and more. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Check in at Youth Desk begins at 6 p.m.

Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Donate blood with Vitalant and get some sweet rewards! ¡Done sangre con Vitalant y gane premios dulces!

Sat, Jun 15, 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.

Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Meeting Room/Auditorium
Did you know Illinois has over 400 species of native bees in our state... and honeybees are only recent arrivals? Join us in the Lower-Level Meeting Room to learn more!

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.