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Beyond Books
May Programs
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Library Closings
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Book Signing with Sandy Williams
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Saturday, April 27 
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Join Sandy Williams, author of Hinsdale, for a book signing at the Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase ($21.99) with proceeds benefiting the Hinsdale Historical Society. Sandy is a Hinsdale resident and longtime volunteer with the Historical Society. Drop in to meet the author and pick up a copy of Hinsdale!
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Spring Art Exhibit | |
Middle School Mix
March-May
Artwork from students at Hinsdale Middle School and Clarendon Hills Middle School is on display in the Quiet Reading Room. |
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Homebound Delivery
| We deliver books to your door!
If you are physically unable to visit the library due to temporary or permanent illness, injury or mobility issues, the Library can come to you. Call Circulation Services at 630.986.1976 to make arrangements. |
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We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences. |
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Dog and Baby Connection
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 Monday, April 29
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
Those expecting or with little ones and pets at home shouldn't miss this class. Hinsdale Humane Society will share tips on helping your dog cope with the new noises and activities in the home as well as the developmental changes that come with a growing toddler in the house. To register, email pr@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
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Science Behind Drugs and Prevention
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 Wednesday, May 1
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Kids face tough decisions, especially regarding the issue of drug use. This newly designed program through the Robert Crown Center helps kids make healthy choices and lead a drug-free life. The program uses research-proven effective, interactive teaching methods. Kids and parents welcome to attend. Register online, at the Library or over the phone.
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The Big Read 2013
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
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 The Big Read 2013 concludes with a virtual visit from the author! We hope you enjoyed this year's book selection and programs.
A Virtual Visit with Adriana Trigiani
Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m.
View at Indian Prairie Public Library or La Grange Public Library
Enjoy the personal reflections of Adriana Trigiani as she discusses, via webcast, her motivation for writing The Shoemaker's Wife, her painstaking research, and her deep ties to her family-the driving force behind the book. Refreshments will be served. Register online at thebigread.org
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Film Society
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 Join the Hinsdale Public Library Foundation's Film Society for great movies and conversation on the following dates at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room.
May 16, Amour (France)
June 20,The Sessions (U.S.)
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Reflections on Lincoln with Senator Kirk Dillard
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 Saturday, May 18
2:00 p.m.
Join the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library for an afternoon with Senator Kirk Dillard as he shares his extensive knowledge of Abraham Lincoln.
Register at the Library, over the phone or online. Limit 80.
Refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market Hinsdale.
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iCraft: Teen Craft Night
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Wednesday, May 15 
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Mandala Coloring
Did you know that coloring relieves stress and promotes happiness? A mandala is an abstract concentric form with intricate designs that emanate from a central point (a.k.a. a fancy flower-like design). We'll provide the pages and the color, and you provide the creativity! No registration required.
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High School Finals Service
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Use the Library to meet with a study group, find a quiet place to focus or to ask a librarian your last minute questions. Study rooms and group study areas are available during regular Library hours. Water, snacks, and supplies will be available during specified times.
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eOfferings
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TumbleBooks are here! Check out this free online collection of animated, talking picture books. Enjoy access to hundreds of fiction and nonfiction books with enriched content such as educational puzzles or titles in French and Spanish.
 The Youth Services Department now has its own Facebook page called HPL Parent Connection! Visit us for news about parenting, reading and education, book suggestions, photos from Library events and more.
Boardmaker- create picture communication boards for students with software on computers in Youth Services.
Kids, looking for a good book to read? Check out the video book reviews made by readers like you!
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Teacher Tales
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Tuesday, May 7
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
St. Isaac Jogues
Join teachers from D181 when they visit the Library to share favorite stories with you and your family. No registration is required.
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PALS with the Hinsdale Humane Society
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Saturday, May 11 
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Kindergarteners through Fourth Graders
Share stories with a trained therapy dog. Limit 8 per session. Registration begins April 27.
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Celebrity Storytime
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Wednesday, May 15 
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Kindergarteners and up
Join Officer Coughlin and Assistant Fire Chief McElroy. Registration begins May 1. Limit 40.
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Children's Book Week
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The Library is hosting a book drive to support Big Rig Books, a non-profit organization that provides books for children in underserved schools and communities. Donate a new or good condition copy of your favorite children's book. Drop off in Youth Services during regular Library hours.
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Coming Attractions | |
New Fiction
Check out the new 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. |
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Museum Adventure Pass | 
Did you know Hinsdale Public Library cardholders can receive free admission to many exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicagoland area? See the full list at www.museumadventure.org.
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 www.museumadventure.org or ask the next time you visit the Library. |
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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 Hinsdale to 66746.
Hinsdale Public Library: We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences. We are here to help!
Sincerely,
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