Support the Highwood Library’s Work in Our Community
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Your donation to the Friends of the Highwood Library supports critical community programs at the Highwood Library & Community Center (HLCC), including case management and essential supplies, as well as literacy, health, STE(A)M, and educational services that make a lasting difference.
Donation Options
Choose an amount below, or enter your own contribution to support these essential programs:
Makerspace Funding​
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The library is calling on community support to help sustain its free STEAM-based Makerspace programs for youth ages 10–18. Funding from the Illinois State Library’s Project Next Generation (PNG) grant has been a vital part of the Makerspace budget. This program enables the Highwood Library & Community Center to provide hands-on learning experiences that build creativity, confidence, and critical thinking — all free of charge for local youth.
As this program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the ongoing federal government shutdown has paused IMLS funding, resulting in a loss of more than $20,000 in Makerspace support for this grant year.
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We remain committed to ensuring that youth continue to have access to engaging, no-cost programs that inspire exploration and innovation.
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How You Can Help
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Please consider donating to the Friends of the Highwood Library to help bridge this funding gap and keep Makerspace programs running strong. Every contribution directly supports free STE(A)M programming for our youth.
Case Management Essentials​
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The library is collecting toiletries for high-need families receiving case management services from the library. The following link provides details on the requested and distributed items. Please consider donating any of the specific items detailed below, or making a financial contribution to help keep these items in stock.​
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Please consider supporting this effort by:
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Donating any of the requested toiletry items listed here, or
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Making a financial contribution to help keep essential items in stock year-round.
Basic Food Essentials​
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The Library is also collecting beans, rice, and oil to support families using library services.
Items most needed:
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40–48 oz. bottles of canola or vegetable oil
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Please consider:
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Adding these items to your next grocery run and bringing them to the Library
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Ordering these items online for delivery to the Library
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Making a financial contribution to keep these items in stock
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Delivery hours: Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:30 p.m.
Please call 847-432-5404 x100 to let us know when to expect your delivery.
Thank you!​
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Your gift, whether monetary or in-kind, strengthens our community by ensuring that every family has access to support, dignity, and opportunity.
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Thank you for partnering with the Friends of the Highwood Library & Community Center to make this possible.