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Cicada Invasion

Thursday, May 23rd

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Are you ready for a cicada summer? Learn about why the cicadas are coming and how long they’ll be here. Then complete crafts and activities all about cicadas!

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Take Home Craft: Pinwheels

Friday, May 24th

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Create and decorate your very own pinwheel.

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Take Home Craft: Paper Plate Bird Nest

Friday, April 26th

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Create your own Paper Plate Bird Nest to celebrate spring!  

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Ben’s Bubble Show

Monday, April 29th

10:00 am - 11:00 am

If you love bubbles, you’re in for a treat! Join us for Ben’s Bubble Show, where he will perform amazing bubble illusions, perform bubble magic, and create bubble sculptures.

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May the 4th Be With You

Friday, May 3rd

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Prepare to celebrate the Star Wars universe with games, crafts, and snacks as we take you on a galactic adventure!

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Spirit of Life Painting Workshop: The Zhou Brothers

Saturday, May 4th

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Explore your creativity in our painting workshop inspired by the Zhou Brothers artwork. Class will be lead by InJung Oh, Hinsdalean artist, educator, and founder of OH Art Foundation.

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HPL Book Box Jr.

Friday, May 10th

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Enjoy a pre-selected book for 3rd-5th graders and other fun bookish treats each month. Register once to receive a box on Friday, May 10 and Friday, June 14.

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Book Signing with the Zhou Brothers

Saturday, May 11th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Meet world renowned Chinese painters The Zhou Brothers during our Meet-and-Greet! Bring your book to have it signed.

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From award winners to school reading lists, we have the best collection of books and media in town

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Discover Even More Materials for Kids!

Take a peek at some of the resources and services we have to offer.

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Books

Book Match

Fill out this form and get matched with a book based on your interests!

Digital Resources

Databases

Use these specialized databases to go deep on your favorite subjects or find sources for your projects from home.

Downloadables

Books You Can Access Anytime

Looking for a book for Sustained Silent Reading or a book report? Browse the Library’s collection of thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks.

Outreach for Elementary Schools

Please fill out this form to indicate a librarian visit, field trip, or other outreach service for grades K-5.

Need homework help? Look no further!

Print Resources

School Reading Lists

Whether it's the Bluestem, Caudill, or Battle of the Books the library has multiple copies of every book on the list.

Online Resources

Databases

Need to find a couple of sources for your research paper? Use our databases to search newspapers, encyclopedias and more.

In-Library Services

Study Rooms

The library offers study rooms for you to book if you need a quiet place to study or a location your entire group can gather.

Technology

The library offers Apple computers and wireless printing as well as free Wi-Fi. Friendly staff will help you with any tech issues.