As the holiday season arrives, so do my childhood memories of baking in my family’s kitchen. Spending those moments together was always so exciting. I especially remember how important I felt when I got to help—following directions, measuring ingredients, testing new recipes, and eating the results! Now as an adult, I love spending this time
This page was last updated in 2022 when service levels were still changing. Regular library services have resumed. Library access Is the Library open? The Library is open: M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm Most regular library services have resumed. Indoor mask requirements in most public places, including the Library, have been lifted.
On August 17, the Hinsdale Public Library Board of Trustees appointed Megan Mikhail and Denise Wong to the Library Board. The new trustees will serve until the next Consolidated Election in April 2023. The Board solicited applications for prospective trustees in June and interviewed candidates in July. “The board was gratified by the number and
Library Card Sign Up Month is celebrated nationally every September. It is an opportunity to remind the community what a valuable resource a library card is. While walking into the library requires no membership, having a library card can get you access to more than just the building. With your Hinsdale Library card, you can
One of the candidates elected as library trustee in April 2021 has moved out of Hinsdale. The library board has the responsibility of appointing a replacement who will serve as trustee until the next election, in April 2023. The board’s goal is to have the position filled by the scheduled August board meeting. You can
Hear staff from the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills Public Libraries share the Winter 2020 Great New Reads list! These books are recommended for 6th, 7th and 8th graders in the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills communities. Visit the Library’s YouTube channel for the full playlist of recommended reads.
Current Library hours and services can be found on our FAQ page. In-person programs and events remain cancelled. Virtual programs are listed on our Events page. The book drop is open limited hours as of May 18. Returns can be made Monday 9am-Saturday 5pm. Please DO NOT drop off donations at this time. After items are returned,
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hinsdale Public Library is working with AMITA Health Adventist Medical Centers, School District 181, and library partners to 3D print face shields for health care providers. With a surge in COVID-19 cases anticipated in the coming days and weeks, frontline medical teams and hospitals are working to prepare.
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
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