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Register for an Online Card

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

Resources for at-home learning and fun

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

Trusted Resources for COVID-19 Information

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

COVID-19 Repsonse, 3.14.19

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, Updated 3.13.19

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

COVID-19 Response

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

Fines Forgiveness during National Library Week

Get your fines forgiven for a good cause. We are collecting food and supplies for HCS Family Services during National Library Week, April 19-25. The Library will waive $1/item donated, up to $5 per card. This is for HPL cardholders and HPL items only. Suggested items include canned and boxed foods, personal care items, and

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Libraries

My fourth-grader is studying the American Revolution. Which means, our family is constantly being told or quizzed about the American Revolution. (“No, I don’t know the date of the Boston Massacre… Yes, I’m sure that it was before 1776.”) It has also caused me to reflect on how scary, courageous and amazing the founding of

Stories are for Everyone

Everyone enjoys stories and deserves to share them with friends. Book clubs and storytimes are common ways that we provide that opportunity. But sometimes, our patrons cannot participate in the traditional model of these programs. In our ongoing effort to ensure that everyone feels welcome, the Library has developed programs and services to meet a