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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

On behalf of the 1,000 Books Foundation, the Hinsdale Public Library invites you to participate in this self-paced program. Begin reading to your child as a baby or even during pregnancy. Have fun reading as a family! Why? Studies show that reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding. Other benefits include stimulating

Cozy Cooking Season

With a chill in the air, it’s time for sweaters, apples, and making something hearty on the stove. Fall is the perfect time to try to master baking or develop a signature cocktail. The Hinsdale Public Library has a great collection of cookbooks and resources for finding a new fall favorite. Here are some highlights

HPL Birthday Party

After a wonderful 125th anniversary celebration in 2018, we decided to celebrate our birthday every year! Join us for all ages fun on Saturday, October 5 from noon-4:00 pm for refreshments, games, face painting, and more. noon-4:00 pm: Giveaways, refreshments, scavenger hunt, chalk the walk, games, cookie decorating (while supplies last) 1:00 pm and 2:00

Tech on the Go

Libraries have long been known for their technology, from the trusty printing press throughout the ages to record player stations in the ‘70s, Oregon Trail in the ‘80s, public internet access and computers in the ‘90s and free Wi-Fi in the 2000s. To take advantage of those services and gadgets, you had to be in

Planning a Magical Trip to Disney

Though the weather hasn’t been cooperating, summer is almost here. It’s time to plan summer vacations and pick out new destinations or visit familiar haunts. If you’re like thousands of other families, a trip to Disney World or Disneyland might be in your future. At the right age, taking your kids to Disney can be

Hinsdale Public Library Spruces Up Technology Offerings

Spring cleaning is a time to reassess what you have and refresh what you need. The Library recently reexamined our own technology offerings. Our new collection is designed to help you explore, connect with, and create. All of these items are available to Hinsdale cardholders and can be checked out on an adult card for

New Podcast: Part of the Art

In our latest podcast episode, Executive Director Karen Kleckner-Keefe interviews the artist behind Hinsdale Public Library’s new art installation, Time Capsule for the Trees. Find out more about the piece, the artist and why taking studio art might make you a better speaker. https://www.blubrry.com/thespinsdalean/43035789/part-of-the-art/  

Be a Part of the Art: Time Capsule for the trees

New artwork celebrating trees is coming to the Hinsdale Public Library, and you can help create it. Time Capsule for the trees will be an eight-foot-tall curiosity cabinet displaying tree-inspired objects contributed by residents. “We’re excited about this artwork for so many reasons, especially the community-building aspect of it,” said Library Director Karen Kleckner Keefe.

Time Capsule for the trees Programs

Time Capsule for the trees, presented by the Library’s Art Committee, is a walk-in curiosity cabinet that will be unveiled on Arbor Day, April 26. The eight-foot-tall structure will display tree-inspired objects created by the artist and contributed by residents. We’re looking for items made possible by trees, inspired by the many benefits of trees,

Time Capsule Call for Objects

Time Capsule for the trees: Be a Part of the Art Time Capsule for the trees is an eight-foot-tall curiosity cabinet displaying tree-inspired objects created by the artist and contributed by residents. Objects can be items that *Are made possible by trees (like books and wood bowls) *Represent the many benefits of trees (like sunglasses for