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Gardening Connections: Seed Library Summer 2025 Wrap Up

Wednesday, August 20th

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Share your summer gardening successes and learn from fellow Hinsdale gardeners. Whether you used seeds from our Seed Library or seedlings from the garden center, let’s celebrate this season’s bounty!

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HPL’s Leaf Turner Book Club: For Everyone Curious About Nature

Wednesday, August 27th

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Explore the wonders of nature with our quarterly book discussion led by IL Master Naturalist Stephanie Rens-Domiano. Join us as we delve into captivating reads about our natural world.

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Power Up Your Windows PC: Free Apps You Need

Tuesday, August 12th

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free doesn’t mean basic! Learn about top-notch free apps to increase your productivity, make your life easier, and keep your computer running smoothly.

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Books & Bites

Monday, August 18th

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join our librarians for a fun afternoon of socializing, snacking, and sharing the books you’ve been reading. Please come visit with other book lovers & get suggestions for your To-Read list.

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New for adults this month…

Curated by Meghan
Technology can be confusing. Let us help you with a 1:1 consultation with a librarian.
New at HPL: Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman
Backlist Favorite: An Immense World by Ed Yong
New at HPL: The Art Spy by Michelle Young
Access thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists
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