Summer Reading Program Coming!
Reading is So Delicious, our children's summer reading program, begins Saturday, June 9 and runs through Saturday, August 18th. More information and programming will be announced soon.
New Hours Take Effect May 1
Budget constraints necessitate that we reduce overall hours of operations. For more information, please request Hours of Operation Letter from the President of the Board of Trustees. The Board encourages patrons to provide feedback on our new schedule via our suggestion box or by sending an email.
New Hours, effective May 1, 2012
Mon-Thurs: 12 pm - 8 pm
Sat: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday school year: closed
Friday summer (6/8 to 8/17): 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday Labor Day to Memorial Day: 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday summer: closed
**Current Events and Morning Book Club will still meet as scheduled
Upcoming Library Programming
Join us for our range of programs for adults and children!
Check Programming link or Calendar for all details.
Adults
Book Club--2 sessions, day and evening, every first Wednesday of the month.
Current Events Roundtable--meets the second Wednesday of the month
Sherlock Holmes Discussion Group --- meets last Tuesday of the month
Children
Crafts--every other Saturday at 2:00 pm. Check event calendar for exact dates
Pajama storytime Wednesdays 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Cuentos en Español en la biblioteca sábado 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Library Renovation Updates
Click here for status of library renovations.
Part Time Director Position Open
Please click here for information on the opening for director of Highwood Public Library
Books for Sale - Help Support Our Library
Volume I and Volume II of the Highwood Highlife cookbook - for sale at the library. Our cookbooks are perfect for hostess, teacher, new bride gifts, or just a treat for yourself. Cook up some new recipes from local chefs and residents of surrounding communities, who have contributed over 800 recipes. Book covers feature local artist Babe Galassini's whimsical and colorful oils of fruit and flora.
- Volume I (300 recipes) $20 and Volume 2 (500 recipes) $25, with a discount for multiple books.
Through the generous underwriting by US Bank, all proceeds benefit the library's resources and programming fund.
Other Books For Sale - Starting at $1!