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Beyond Books
June Programs
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Ready, set ... Summer!
| Our June eNewsletter is full of fun programs for the whole family. Check out the online calendar and look for the Summer Newsletter in your mailbox for a full listing of upcoming programs. We hope you'll make the Hinsdale Public Library one of your most visited summer destinations!
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Summer Reading Club
| Have Book, Will Travel
Kids and Teens
June 6-August 5
Whether you are being read to, just learning or reading huge trilogies, we have a reading club fit for you. Register online or at the Youth & Young Adult Services Desk, keep track of your reading and earn prizes. In addition, thanks to the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library, this year your reading will support the Hinsdale Humane Society, help plant a tree in Hinsdale, and adopt an animal at Brookfield Zoo.
Book Your Destination
Adults
June 6-August 5
Hit the reading-road this summer! Anyone high school age and up can join our eight-week-long summer reading club. Register online, call or stop by the Adult Services Desk. To qualify for our weekly drawings of great travel-related prizes, register each book you read or listen to online or with a staff member. HPL cardholders who read eight books or more are eligible for the grand prize, a $200 gift card from Fuller's Carwash. |
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Welcome New Board Members
| The Library wishes to thank our retiring Board of Trustees members: Pete DeHaan, Joe LaManna, Jan Letts, Connie Nelson and Nancy Weller. With continuing Board members Johanna Delaney and Vicky Bush-Joseph, we welcome five new Board members: Naveed Bandukwala, John Maguire, Callie Revord, Ross Sprovieri and Kathleen Wilson.
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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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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:
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m.-4p.m.
Sunday, June 2, 1 p.m.-8 p.m.
Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, June 5, 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Open late on Sunday, June 2 until 9 p.m.
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| Mission Statement |
We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences. |
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New at HPL
|  Patron Holds Shelf: Patron holds can now be picked up behind the Concierge Desk on the main floor. Items are shelved alphabetically by the first seven letters of your last name and the first three letters of your first name. You can "grab & go" by checking out at Self Checkout or using BookCheck through our mobile app (search Hinsdale Public Library in your app store). Or checkout at our full service Circulation Desk.
New Copiers: Copiers in both the Youth Services Department and Adult Services Department now allow scanning for ten cents per page. The copier in Adult Services also provides faxing for $1 per page.
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Summer Art Exhibit
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Expressions in Color by Bret Steinhaus
June-August
Expressions in Color is a collection of watercolors that capture the ambiance, vistas, and details of cityscapes, landscapes, and portraits. The artist works from his own photography and lets his creative energy explore the patterning and transparent layering of watercolors.
Bret Steinhaus is a Midwestern, impressionist watercolor artist born and raised in Illinois, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from Northern Illinois University. Over the past few years, he has exhibited work at the Union League Club of Chicago, Hinsdale Center for the Arts and the Elmhurst Art Museum.
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Book Your Destination Programs
Registration begins June 6
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Paris Pour Moi 
Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.
See Paris in all its glory as Susan Boldrey takes you from the fog on the Seine River to a gargoyle atop Notre Dame's twin towers. Susan's Paris is engraved in the soles of her shoes and in the soul of her being. Join her as she steers you through the winding streets of Paris and touches upon the traditions that will leave you wanting to return again and again!
Travel in the Land of Anne: Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Sarah Joynt presents a virtual visit to the locations that inspired Anne of Green Gables author L.M. Montgomery, especially Halifax and the Bay of Fundy National Park. Sarah is a teen librarian by day and an amateur photographer and avid traveler who loves visiting the real life locations that inspired her favorite books.
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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.
June 20,The Sessions (U.S.)
July 18, Amour
August 15, House of Floods (Russia)
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Save the Date for Dining at Dewey's
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 2, and plan to join the fun at the Hinsdale Public Library Foundation's 6th Annual Fundraiser. This year's event, aptly titled Rockin' At Dewey's ... Taking It Up a Decibel, will feature Morry Sochat & the Special 20s, a Chicago band that mixes it up with blues, swing and rock n' roll. Oh yes, Oak Brook's fabulous Reel Club will cater the event.
For more information, call 630.570.4210 Funds raised by the Foundation are used to enhance and enrich Library programs, activities, resources and facilities.
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Experience the World: HPL Style
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Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 
Registration begins two weeks prior to program
England: Afternoon Tea
June 11
Enjoy a Full Tea Service of scones, finger sandwiches, sweets and, of course, a classic cup of tea. Afternoon tea is time for socializing, so bring your friends and enjoy a taste of England. Limit 25.
Japan: Kooky and Kawaii
June 25
Take a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, where thousands of years of culture and fast-paced, tech-savvy society collide. Roll your own sushi, learn to write kanji characters and design a chindogu (silly Japanese inventions). Limit 25.
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iCraft: Teen Craft Night
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Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Monthly Craft Night for Grades 6-12
Travel Accessories
June 12 (Registration begins May 29)
Get ready to hit the road. Make travel games and kits.
Terrariums
June 26 (Registration begins June 12)
Create a terrarium with your favorite librarian? Moss def!
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Mint Pack & Arrow
| Thursday, June 13
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Can I offer you a breath mint, General Evil? Build a super small and super cool all-in-one MiniWeapon launcher. It may look like a simple breath mint container, but it's capable of launching cotton-swab arrows up to 20 feet! Build a target and test your creation (with great power comes great responsibility - handle your MiniWeapon with care!). Limit 20. |
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Afterhours Party: Ninjas vs. Zombies
| Friday, June 28
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Answer the age old question: which is stronger -- Ninjas or Zombies? There will be challenges, food and an epic battle. Make sure to bring a friend. You're going to need back-up! Limit 50. |
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Readers' Theater Workshop
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Monday, June 17, 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, June 18 through Friday, June 21, 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22 (performance), 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Must be able to attend every day of the program
Create and perform a Readers' Theater piece in this weeklong intensive program. Teens will collaborate on a script and learn characterization, vocalization, performance, and how to work as an ensemble. Due to the program's popularity and the commitment required, a short application must be completed by June 10. Teens will be notified of acceptance by June 14. Applications will be available on our website under Teen Events or at the Youth & Young Adult Services Desk. Limit 16. Sponsored by Joanne and Jim Kowalczyk.
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Registration Information for Kids Programs
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Program registration begins 2 weeks prior to each event unless otherwise noted. When registering online for a program with specific age or grade limits, register each person separately. When registering for a family or all ages event, fill out the registration form for one member of your group, and include the total number attending in the "number of registrants" box.
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Kick-off Party: A Trip Around the World
| Thursday, June 6 
1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
All Ages
Visit all seven continents in one day! Get your passport ready and join us for our jet-setting party. Travel to stations featuring games, crafts, and foods that will transport you around the globe... and all from inside the Library! No registration required.
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"Hinsdale Reads" Poster Contest
| June 6-June 28
First through Eighth Grade
Attention artists! Use drawing, photography, painting or digital art to share what's special to you about books and reading. Do you like to read on the beach or in the car? Share stories with family or friends? Write or act out your own ideas? Whatever your inspiration, pick up a contest form at the Youth and Young Adult Services Desk and get started. Winners from different age groups will earn a gift card and a favorite author book package. All entries will be put on display! Sponsored by the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library.
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Experience Summer
| June 10-August 5
Grab a Passport at the Youth Services Desk. Complete fifteen out of twenty summer experiences and be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing! You could win tickets for your family to Great America, membership to a Chicago Museum, art lessons, and more.
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Search for the Missing Giraffe
| June 10-August 5 
A mini giraffe will be hiding in the Youth Services Department. The first kid to find it wins a prize. (Limit one win per family, please.)
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Lunch on the Lawn
| Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. 
Burlington Park
We're teaming up with Hinsdale Parks and Rec for some awesome lunchtime entertainment. Bring lunch and be ready for fun. No registration required.
June 19
Sky Squad's Slam Dunk Show
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Readers' Theater
| Camp
Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Third through Fifth Grade
A theater of the imagination! Participants will develop a story and learn how to bring it to life through voice and characterization. Sponsored by Joanne and Jim Kowalczyk. Sign up only if you can attend all five days and the performance. Limit 15.
Performance
Saturday, June 22, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
All Ages
See what Readers' Theater Camp participants put together!
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For Young Children
| Stay & Play
Friday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Babies, Toddlers and
Preschoolers with caregivers
Explore play stations like art puppetry, and music, and create other games. Limit 30.
Mo Willems Party
Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
4-to 6-year-olds
Do you love Pigeon? Can't get enough of Elephant and Piggie? Come for stories, games and a craft featuring all of your favorites. Limit 20.
Toddler Art
Friday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
2-to 3-year-olds with caregivers
Make crafts and have fun. Limit 20.
Speedy Storytime
Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Preschool through Kindergarten with caregivers
Beep-beep, choo-choo and away we go with stories featuring your favorite modes of transportation. Limit 20.
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Family Fun Mondays
| Monday nights at 6:30 p.m.
All Ages
Jim Gill's Family Room Tour
June 10
Musician and author Jim Gill strums energetic rhythms on his banjo while you clap, sing, and dance along. 
The Jungle Book
June 17
American Eagle Productions' live action musical version of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale.
Smarty Pants: Have Balloon, Will Travel
June 24
This show takes kids on a fun trip using wacky transportation including a helicopter, rocket ship and Smarty's brand new Balloon Time Travel Machine!
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Programs for All Ages
| Chess Club
Fridays, June 14 & 28, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Learn tips and strategy from an expert. Limit 20.
Daddy Day: Sports Arcade
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Drop in for donuts and challenge Dad to a friendly game - Wii, board games and indoor sports from bowling and basketball! No registration required.
HPL Gamers Club (Collectible Cards)
Sunday, June 23, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Play, swap, or show off your collections. No registration required.
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Hands-on Programs for Elementary Schoolers
| PALS with the Hinsdale Humane Society
Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 
Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
Meet with a trained therapy dog and its handler for 15-minute reading sessions. Limit 8.
Book Buddies
Wednesdays, June 12, 19 and 26, 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
First through Third Grade
Get matched with teen volunteers to share stories and practice reading. Must be able to attend all three days. Limit 10.
Create African Art
Thursday, June 13, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
First and Second Grade
Make your own African masks and other works of art. Limit 25.
Create Australian Art
Thursday, June 13, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Third through Fifth Grade
Make an authentic Australian Aboriginal dream image painting with artist and illustrator Terri Murphy. Limit 25.
Math Paths
Monday, June 17, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Third through Fifth Grade
Friends + knowledge ÷ a break from the hot summer sun = a fun math program! Play math games, complete hands-on activities, and practice your skills. Limit 20.
Junior Rocket Scientists
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
First through Third Grade
Really Big Numbers (June 19), Really Gigantic Things (June 26)
Local mathematician Jason Schwartz offers a numerical tour of the universe designed for kids who have a love of numbers, outer space and adventure. Limit 12 per session.
Sciencepalooza
Monday, June 24, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Third through Fifth Grade
Do you love science? Join us at the Library to experiment, research and investigate. Limit 20.
Make & Race Vehicles
Thursday, June 27
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., First and Second Grade
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Third through Fifth Grade
Make & race your own cars, paper airplanes and more. Limit 20.
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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!
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