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
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/
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, 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