Current Library hours and services can be found on our FAQ page. In-person programs and events remain cancelled. Virtual programs are listed on our Events page. The book drop is open limited hours as of May 18. Returns can be made Monday 9am-Saturday 5pm. Please DO NOT drop off donations at this time. After items are returned,
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hinsdale Public Library is working with AMITA Health Adventist Medical Centers, School District 181, and library partners to 3D print face shields for health care providers. With a surge in COVID-19 cases anticipated in the coming days and weeks, frontline medical teams and hospitals are working to prepare.
April 6, 2020 With Census 2020 underway, be sure to be counted and then explore your family and community’s past with Ancestry’s census archives up to 1940. Ancestry is available remotely with your HPL card until April 30. Don’t let being stuck at home get you down. The Voyager’s TravelDiscussion Club suggests checking out the interesting and entertaining
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Don’t have a Hinsdale Library card? You can now register for a digital card that will give you online-only access to the Library’s eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming services, and research databases. If you already have a Hinsdale Library card, you do not need to register for a digital card. This is for Hinsdale residents who do
We encourage you to stay home, have fun, and stay healthy. Read more about our emergency response here. Library Resources (HPL card required) Online learning (Lynda.com; Mango Languages; Ancestry.com): https://hinsdalelibrary.info/digital-resources/ Online books, movies, audiobooks, music, and magazines: https://hinsdalelibrary.info/downloadables/ Some checkout limits have been increased during this time: Hoopla (20); Overdrive/Libby (10); Kanopy (8) If you do not
We recognize that there is an overwhelming amount of information available regarding COVID-19. Here are some sources of trusted information we use and recommend: Center for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/ FAQ from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/ Myth Busters from the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH): http://www.dph.illinois.gov/ Age-appropriate
The Library will be closed until further notice. Loan periods for all items have been extended to May 1, 2020. Thousands of titles to read, listen to, and watch are available online at no charge to Hinsdale cardholders.
COVID-19 Response PROGRAMS CANCELED THROUGH APRIL 6 Dear Neighbors, Like our partners in the schools, Village of Hinsdale, and other agencies you rely on, we are monitoring the latest recommendations from the CDC, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the DuPage County Health Department and acting based on accurate information from trusted sources. Because the circumstances are rapidly
The Hinsdale Public Library joins our community in monitoring and working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The health and safety of our staff, program participants, and visitors is always a priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), have both stated there is no