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Beyond Books
May Programs |
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| Library Closings | | The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. No materials will be due on these days. |
| Homebound Delivery | |
Get books, DVDs and other library materials without leaving your house! HPL offers delivery to homebound patrons that are unable to visit the Library.
We offer delivery and pick-up of materials once a week. A library volunteer will pull your requested materials, deliver them and then pick them up when they are ready to be returned.
Call Pilar, Circulation Services Manager, at 630.986.1976 for more information. |
| Borrow a Nook eReader! | |
Barnes and Noble Nook eReaders are now available for checkout at the Library. The devices come with preloaded content. Search for a title in the catalog to see if it is available on the Nook.
- 2 week checkout (no renewals)
- Available for Hinsdale card holders 18 and over
- 3 Nooks available for adults
- 2 Nooks available with children's and young adult titles (must be checked out by an adult)
 Questions about borrowing a Nook? Contact Circulation Services at 630.986.1976 or circulation@hinsdalelibrary.info.
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| Spring Art Exhibit | |
 Focus on the Middle: Mrs. Stewart's Shutterbugs
The spring art exhibit features eye-catching works of art by Hinsdale Middle School students from Mrs. Stephanie Stewart's 7th and 8th grade classes. By combining images of general and personal interest and use of computer graphics, each student has produced a unique vision of a familiar scene, while demonstrating dramatic uses of light, shadow, color and perspective. Featuring all local talent, this creative exhibit runs through May 15. The exhibit is located in the Quiet Reading Room and is free and open to the public during regular library hours. |
| Visit with Paula McLain | |
 Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Ashton Place, 341 75th St., Willowbrook, IL
Cap off your Big Read 2012 experience and meet the author! Enjoy the personal reflections of Paula McLain as she discusses her motivation for writing The Paris Wife. Hear about her meticulous research and how she became captivated with Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway's Paris wife who remained the love of his life. Register online at thebigread.org or by calling the Library.
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| Great Books Discussion | |
Tuesday, May 8
Why I Write by George Orwell
Great Books discussions explore, interpret and evaluate a challenging work through the method of Shared Inquiry. Shared Inquiry is a discussion process through which a group searches for answers to questions raised by a work that they they have all read. A discussion leader directs and guides the group by asking interpretive questions that reflect genuine doubt about the text. Participants are asked to support their ideas and consider proposed interpretations. Registration begins two weeks prior to session. |
| Film Society | |
 Join the Hinsdale Public Library Foundation's Film Society for great movies and conversation on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room.
May 17, Life Above All |
| Summer Volunteer Forms | |
Summer volunteer forms will be available in-house and on our website May 1.
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| Are You Ready for the ACT?!?! | |
ACT: Saturday, May 5
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration now open
A practice test is crucial to ward off those Test Day jitters and to predict how you might score on the "real thing." Don't be surprised! Come to the Library and experience firsthand what Test Day will be like. A certified representative from the library will provide a proctored practice test and return scores with analyzed results. Give yourself every opportunity of scoring success by enrolling in this program!
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Who's Your Caddy? | |
 Thursday, May 3 and 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Teens ages 13-18
Registration for BOTH DATES required
Do you love golf and being outside? Caddying is a great way to make money! Instructor Larry Regan has caddied for decades at prominent local golf clubs and will instruct a class consisting of two 2-hour sessions. In the four hours, you will learn the rules, etiquette, and strategies of golf for prospective caddies. This program is for teens ages 13-18. Registration and attendance is required for BOTH class sessions. |
| iCraft: Teen Craft Night | |
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
May 16- Lanyards, bookmarks and keychains
Are you crafty? Are you looking for a place to knit, crochet, embroider, scrapbook or WHATEVER without having your little sibling getting in your way or your parents looking over your shoulder? Create the craft we have planned or bring your own. Anything goes! Come to iCraft at the Library and bring a friend. (P.S. Guys? Crafting isn't just for the girls. Grab a friend and join us!) |
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High School Students + Finals =
Hinsdale Public Library! | |
You asked and we listened! Please note the extended dates to accommodate finals schedules for Hinsdale students. The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 27 and Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.
Water, snacks and supplies for students will be available:
Tuesday, May 29 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 31 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 1 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 2 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Monday, June 4 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 5 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 7 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Study rooms and group study areas are available during regular library hours on Sunday, June 3 from 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
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| PALS with Hinsdale Humane Society | |
 Saturday, May 12
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Kindergarten through fourth grade
The Hinsdale Humane Society's R.E.A.D. Therapy Program works with children to help foster a love of reading. Students will meet at the Library with a trained therapy dog and its handler for 15-minutes reading sessions to share stories and practice reading skills. Registration begins two weeks prior to each session. Registration will be taken in 15-minute increments until the sessions are full. |
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Local Celebrity Storytime | |
 Tuesday, May 8, 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Join Police Officer Mike Coughlin and Firefighter Tim McElroy as they read their favorite stories and answer your questions about their important work. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Registration now open.
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Language Stars
Foreign Language Storytime | |
Wednesday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. (Spanish)
For toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers
Full immersion storytime program run by native speakers of the language. Listen to stories, sing songs, make animal noises and more. Registration now open. |
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Just for You! | | Do you have an amazing collection or creation you would like to show off? Erasers, LEGO, dolls, stuffed animals, toy cars, artwork, figurines?? We'd love for you to share them with us! Display cases are available in the Youth and Young Adult Services Department. Ask for an application form today! |
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Coming Attractions | |
New Fiction
Check out our newsletter with titles that will be coming soon to the Library! Subscribe to NextReads and get newsletters sent directly to your inbox. Newsletters include all kinds of fiction, nonfiction, books for kids and young adults, audiobooks and large type.
New CDs
Check out the CDs that will be arriving at the Library soon.
New DVDs
Check out the DVDs that will be arriving at the Library soon. |
| Museum Adventure Pass |  Did you know Hinsdale Public Library cardholders can receive free admission to 15 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicagoland area? Check out www.museumadventure.org for the full list. This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macy's and Innovation Experts. This program will continue through December 2012.
Visit the Library to pick up a one-week pass for the museum of your choice. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All you need is a valid Hinsdale Library card. One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per family, per loan period. For more information, go to |
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Hinsdale Public Library is here to support our terrific students and great schools. Stop by, call, click, follow us on twitter and facebook or text us!
Stop by: Hinsdale Public Library is located at 20 E. Maple Street.
Call: Our number is 630.986.1976.
Text us: You can send an SMS to 265010 and begin your message with "askhpl: type question here" We have school text books, live online, on-demand homework help and a friendly, helpful staff. Hinsdale Public Library: We are your community destination for literary and cultural enrichment and informational and educational support. We are here to help!
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