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 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
When you think of the Library you might think of books; your neighbor though, may be thinking of trips to exotic locations or ideas for their new InstaPot. The Hinsdale Public Library offers programming to fit interests from current affairs to crafting. Voyagers Travel Discussion Club An informal, interactive group that meets quarterly to discuss
As fall turns to winter and the days grow shorter and colder, it is the perfect time to grab some popcorn, a warm blanket, and snuggle up with a good . . . movie! Whether you prefer DVD, Blu-Ray or streaming, you will find what you need at the Hinsdale Public Library. Flix Pix The
You might have noticed that recent movies have a striking resemblance to your 14-year-old’s favorite reads. Movie theatres, Netflix, and other streaming platforms are stocked with adaptations of popular young adult novels. Hollywood has consistently turned to books for their next big hits, with many contemporary films using young adult titles as their source material.
Last week the Library Board and members of the Library’s Management Team participated in a workshop for our next Strategic Plan. As part of our “homework” for the meeting, we were asked to select a few articles on trends to read in advance. One that nearly everyone chose was The Guardian’s “Skim reading is the
Autumn can’t help but rekindle a love of trees. So can art. Time Capsule for the trees will be a tree-inspired art installation debuting at the Library in spring 2019. Watch for details. In the meantime, thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Bartlett Tree Experts, and to Sponsor Hinsdale Nurseries. Want to help sponsor Time Capsule for the
The Library turns 125 this year! It was official as of August 15, 1893, and we are proud to keep that legacy alive. To recognize 125 years of exceptional service to our community, the Village of Hinsdale will issue an official proclamation, declaring September 29 Hinsdale Public Library Day. We invite you all to join
Memorial Day Weekend marks the end of the school year and the start of the summer. Want to start a conversation about Memorial Day and how it got started? Get caught reading (or watching) a book or documentary that shows the hard work and sacrifices Americans have made to secure our freedoms. From the Revolutionary
When you think of poetry, you probably think of stanzas and verses; meter and rhyme; sonnets and ballads. But do you think of novels? Many authors have merged prose and poetry to produce novels in verse. The stories read like a novella or novel but instead of chapters, a series of poems propel the plot