Laura Lein-Svencner Art exhibited in the Quiet Reading Room Jan. 4–March 7 Reception Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m. In Her Words “Over the years, I’ve worked in the shape of a house, a simple square and a triangle on top. The square has a meaning of stability, and the triangle means goals and ideas. I
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
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,
Four Hinsdale Public Library Board seats will be on the April 1, 2025 ballot. The four 4-year seats have terms ending in 2029. The Board of Trustees works with the Library’s Executive Director to establish library policies, develop the Library’s budget, and create long-range plans to address anticipated community needs. Residents interested in running for
Come celebrate Moon Festival outside with music, snacks, a craft, and more! We’ll be outside the Library after it closes if weather permits; otherwise, we’ll reopen the building at 6 p.m. and have fun in the Youth Services Department. Families planning to attend do not need to register; free appetizers may be limited after the
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
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
Go on an adventure this summer—and let us be your guide! Whatever your age, you can explore new places and new ideas through reading, and HPL is the perfect place to start your journey. Kids: Update your log every time you read for a chance to spin the prize wheel at the Library! Participants who
Rediscovering the Life and Work of Hinsdale Social Reformer Grace Bagley Have you heard of Grace Bagley, Hinsdale’s 19th-century social reformer? This exhibit focuses on her extraordinary and recently rediscovered life. When Safina Uberoi and Lukas Ruecker purchased the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed 1894 Bagley House in 2021, they didn’t realize the incredible story they were
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: