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The Process of Art in Nature

The Process of Art in Nature

Marianne Patrevito About the Artist Marianne Patrevito works in collage and mixed media. Her creative journey began 20 years ago as a way of self-care. Her first art-making experiences were inspired by a “creative process painting” class that focused on the process of making art as opposed to the final output. It allowed for freedom

Richard Munson and INGENIOUS

A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist Join Hinsdale author Dick Munson as he discusses his new book Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist, which looks beyond Franklin’s diplomatic career to examine his scientific genius. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.; please register here Join us to celebrate the release of Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin,

Summer Concert on the Lawn

The Latest HPL After Dark a Success! Thanks to the 100+ Hinsdale residents who turned out to see Bear Williams Blues on the lawn with us last night—as well as our Friends of the Library for sponsoring our annual summer concert and Old Town School of Folk Music for sending such a great band our

Spirit of Life

InJung Oh InJung Oh’s pieces exist as spaces where symbols and abstractions are animated with meaning. Oh creates psychological moments of reflection and balance in the face of a world filled with tensions—gendered, cultural, and spiritual—and explores complicated multiplicities, particularly those pertaining to her identity. Raised in a traditional Korean family, she now lives with

Halloween at the Library

Did you see our column in The Hinsdalean? Our staff is happy to find the perfect Halloween books for readers of any age! Ages 0-5 Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Middle School High School Adults See more recommendations at the following lists:

Doorstep Delivery

What is it? Doorstep Delivery is for Hinsdale cardholders regularly unable to visit the Library. Once a week, our volunteers will stop by your home for contactless delivery and pick up of library materials. Who is it for? Residents participate in Doorstep Delivery for any number of reasons: they’re recovering from surgery, they walk to

Notary Services

Notary services are available at the Library by appointment. Some restrictions apply. Schedule an appointment online (link coming soon) or call 630.986.1976 to schedule an appointment with one of our staff notaries. Guidelines:

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Talking about Race

This list was created by Library staff to provide resources for conversation about race with children and young adults. All of these items are available for curbside pickup. Click here to be taken to the full list. Kanopy, a free streaming service with your HPL card, has a collection of movies and documentaries spotlighting social