May 2015
 

Beyond Books

May Programs

Library Closings
The Library will be closed for Memorial Day on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25. No materials are due those days.  
Catalog Migration
Thank you so much for your patience during this transition. We are continuing to work with SWAN and the catalog vendor to make it the best possible product for our patrons.

Summer's Almost Here
Enjoy the last few weeks of school, and then get ready for another awesome summer at the Library! Summer reading for all ages, family entertainment, crafts and more right here at HPL!

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In This Issue
Library Closings
Catalog Migration
Spring Art Exhibit
eRead eBook Training
Film Society
Cheese & Charcuterie for Entertaining
TEEN Programs
Free Comic Book Day
iCraft: A Mother's Day Gift
KIDS & FAMILY Programs
Daddy Day
Family LEGO Club
Stay and Play
Family Science Saturday
READ with Hinsdale Humane Society
Fab Lab: 3-D Printing
Museum Adventure Pass
Join Our Mailing List!
Quick Links
Mission Statement
We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences.
Spring Art Exhibit
Patinas from the American Civil War by William Blake
March through May

View the work of William Blake, Hinsdale Central and University of Illinois graduate, in the Library's Quiet Reading Room.

In his work, Blake uses the techniques of classical representation in order to create his portraits. His beautifully rendered paintings are filled with figures taken from western history and from his own life. Using muted tones and direct gazes he creates the sense of stillness and reflection. Appropriating imagery from old masters, film, and contemporary art, he touches on ideas of nationality, dualism, politics, violence, and nostalgia.

eRead eBook Training
Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Natalie DeJohnge, an eRead Illinois Trainer, will teach you how to use our newest eBook platform. Want to learn more about the eRead Illinois Axis 360 platform? Questions about the different
compatible devices? Visit the Technology Petting Zoo and FAQ to get all your questions answered and to try eReadIllinois on a variety of devices! Registration is now open.

Film Society

HPL Foundation 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. No registration required.  

 

May 21, The Theory of Everything


 

Cheese & Charcuterie for Entertaining
An Adult Summer Reading Club Program

The Adult Summer Reading Club will soon be underway!
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Registration is now open for the first program. 

  

Monday, June 8, 2015

7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

 

Whole Foods team member and Certified Cheese Professional Brian will show you how to assemble some spectacular cheese & charcuterie platters perfect for summer entertaining. Charcuterie typically includes smoked meat, pate, and other garnishes. Afterwards, we'll enjoy the platters so you can find out which cheeses and accompaniments are your favorites. Limit 50; participants must be Hinsdale residents and 21 years of age.  

TEENS


Free Comic Book Day 

Saturday, May 2
All day, All ages


Drop in to pick up an exclusive free comic (while supplies last). Celebrate comics with trivia and activities. Plus, get personalized recommendations from our staff comic experts! No registration required.

iCraft: A Mother's Day Gift - Coasters 

Wednesday, May 6
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

We will make beautiful and functional coasters. You can use them yourself or give them to your favorite mother (Mom, Aunt, Grandma, etc.) on May 10! Limit 25.

Kids & Families 


Daddy Day 

Saturday, May 2
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Enjoy coffee (and juice), donuts, and games with Dad at the Library. No registration required. 

Family LEGO Club 

Sunday, May 3
3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Listen to a story and then make a LEGO creation for display in the Library. Materials provided. Limit 60.

 

Stay and Play

Friday, May 8
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Babies through Kindergarteners with caregivers

Engage your child through open, undirected play. No registration required.

Family Science Saturday 

Saturday, May 9
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
All ages

Secret Project
Leave Mom at home for this one! It's a super-secret project designed to delight a special lady in your life just in time for Mother's Day! No registration required.

R.E.A.D. with the Hinsdale Humane Society 

Saturday, May 9
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Kindergarten through Fourth Grade

Meet with a trained therapy pet and its handler for 15-minute
reading sessions. Limit 8. Call 630.986.1976 to register.

Fab Lab: 3-D Printing 

Tuesday, May 12
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Grades 4-8

Create and print a 3-D project with the Library's 3-D printer. No experience required, just creativity! Limit 10.

MeCraft

Monday, May 18 flower border
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Grades 3-5


May: Fun with Flowers. Limit 15.

Coming Attractions

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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
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.
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.
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Sincerely,

 

Hinsdale Public Library