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We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences.
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Monday-Thursday: 9-9
Friday: 9-6
Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 12-6
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The Library will be OPEN on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10.
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Voices of Luminosity by Mel Thompson
September 1-November 30
Mel Thompson has been creating art all her life.
She discovered that for her, pastels were the perfect mix of drawing and painting. She specializes in painting the Midwest landscape where she captures the essence of its light and atmosphere in an impressionistic style. This exhibit centers specifically on the varied quality of light that exists there.
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Saturday, October 22
11:00 am-2:00 pm
Hinsdale Middle School
Games, pumpkin decorating, costume contest, trick-or-treating, and more! Check out the Bubble Wonders Show on stage at 12:30 pm. The event is sponsored by The Hinsdalean, The Village's Parks and Rec Department, The Community House, and the Library. For more details, click here.
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Trivia Night: Take Three
Friday, October 14 at 7:00 pm
Put your random knowledge to the test with Pub Trivia USA. Start calling your smartest friends and put your 6-10 person team together.
A team captain should register his/her name and then include the total number of participants (6-10) in the notes field. Prizes awarded to first, second, and third place teams. Refreshments and beverages provided. This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library.
The Hinsdalean Anniversary Celebration
Friday, November 11 at 7:00 pm
The Hinsdalean is turning 10 and they're celebrating with the Library! Enjoy refreshments,
beverages, and a special performance by Freedom Sings. An all-star cast of musicians, Freedom Sings has been called "a singing history lesson." This entertaining evening includes narration, live performance, and a new perspective on the songs of patriotism and protest that have shaped an ever-changing America. Register at the Library, over the phone, or online.
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Sunday, October 23
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Enjoy an all-day, all-ages program at the Library exploring a variety of activities that show what can be created when art and technology are blended together. Drop-in to see a laser Spirograph, a giant kaleidoscope from NIU Stem Exploration Labs, and try digital "light painting." Witness drones in action, listen to musician Eric Leonardson play the springboard, and devour gourmet pancakes from Babycakes Food Truck. A day of fun for everyone!
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Windows 10 Basics
Mike Gershbein of technology instruction company Very Smart People will show you everything you need to get started.
Limit 20.
Tuesday, October 11, 2:00 pm-3:15 pm
Join the Hinsdale Public Library Foundation's Film Society in the Large Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m. for great movies and lively conversation.
Thursday, October 20:
The Danish Girl
Italian - For Fun and Travel
Ciao! Hinsdale resident Kathryn Occhipinti brings a decade of experience helping people develop and maintain their Italian language skills. Participants will converse in Italian, listen to
recorded dialogues, and practice speaking. Limit 10/session.
The Voyagers Travel Discussion Club: Italy
Attention all globetrotters! Share what you've learned on your journeys or pick up new tips. This informal group is moderated by Adult Services Librarian Mike Oetting. The first topic is Italy, a delicious and beautiful place to visit.
Limit 45.
Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 pm
Cookbook Club
Talk cookbooks and share samples of easy recipes. Everyone is asked to prepare a small sample from one of the featured cookbooks and bring it to the event:
Back in the Day Baker: Made with Love,
The Love and Lemons Cookbook, or
Plated. Copies of the cookbooks are available for checkout two weeks prior to the program at the Tech Help Desk.
Limit 10.
Monday, October 24, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Elite Eats
Join Adult Services Librarian Mike Oetting for an interactive discussion of local restaurants.
Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 pm.
Limit 45.
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Donut Taste Testing
Find out if there's such a thing as the BEST donut.
Limit 20.
Wednesday, October 5, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
SAT and ACT Practice Tests
Kaplan Test Prep will provide two opportunities for studetns to experience a live, proctored practice test.
ACT/SAT combo: Saturday, October 8, 9:30 am-2:00 pm.
Limit 25.
SAT: Saturday, November 5, 9:30 am-1:30 pm.
Limit 25.
DIY Tuesdays
Drop by the Teen Lounge for a project. No registration required.
Tuesday, October 11, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Not Your Average Book Club
Calling all book lovers. Check the calendar for each month's title. You are welcome to attend even if you haven't read it. No registration required.
Wednesday, October 12, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Lithograph Printmaking
Create a lithograph with household items.
Limit 10.
Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Insider's View of College Admissions
For parents and students. Bring your questions for Sandra Gilbert and Pat Cannon of Ravinia College Consultants.
Limit 50.
Thursday, October 27 at 7:00 pm
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Fall storytime registration begins on Tuesday, October 25.
Visit
hinsdalelibrary.info
, select Calendar, then find the name of the class you would like to register for on either November 8, 9, or 10. Click on the name of the class and follow the registration prompt.
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Columbus Day Adventure
October 8-10
Library Scavenger Hunt
Monday, October 10, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Daddy Day
Saturday, October 15, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Family Science Saturday: Static Electricity
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Halloween Party
Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 am-11:00 am
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Family LEGO Challenge
Sunday, October 16, 4:00 pm-4:45 pm
Construct a LEGO creation based on a theme.
Limit 60 .
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Programs for Elementary Schoolers
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Monday, October 17, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
A new topic each month. October: Exploring Technology.
Limit 15.
READ with the Hinsdale Humane Society
Saturday, October 22, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Grades K-4. Register at the Library or over the phone.
Kids Can Cook: Dirt Pudding
Thursday, October 27, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Harry Potter Party
Friday, November 4, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
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Stay & Play
Friday, October 7, 10:00 am-11:15 am
Babies through K with caregivers. No registration required.
My First Storytime
Fridays, September 16-October 21, 9:15 am-9:30 am
Babies through 12-months with caregiver. No registration required.
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Basketball Shoe Collection
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 HoopsFeet.org is collecting gently used basketball shoes through October 15 to support The Giving Tree of Daybreak Center in Lockport, which serves needy families in the 7-county region. Your donation is greatly appreciated.
* Please drop off shoes in a bag or box to HPL's Youth Services
Department during regular Library hours.
* Email a photo to us (info@hoopsfeet.org) of yourself dropping off your donation to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Chipotle gift card. Winner will be selected on October 16.
* For more info, contact connor@hoopsfeet.org.
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District 181 Invites Community to HMS Referendum Informational Events
 The District 181 Board of Education approved a resolution to place a referendum question on the ballot in the November 8, 2016 election. The referendum seeks authorization to sell up to $53,329,194 in bonds for the purpose of building a new school that would replace Hinsdale Middle School. The District is inviting the community to participate in any of several upcoming events to learn more about the referendum, ask questions, and explore the HMS building. The District notes that all community members are welcomed, and no advance registration is required. Detailed information about the proposed design, cost, and timeline is available on the District's website at www.d181.org.
* Thursday, Oct. 13 (6:30-7:30pm at HMS) Informational Presentation, Q&A, School Tours
* Tuesday, Oct. 18 (11:30am-12:30pm at Prospect School, Clarendon Hills) Informational Presentation, Q&A
* Monday, Oct. 24 (9-10am at Walker School, Clarendon Hills) Informational Presentation, Q&A
* Tuesday, Oct. 25 (6:30-7:30pm at HMS) Town Hall Meeting, School Tours
* Thursday, Nov. 3 (6:30-7:30pm at HMS) Informational Presentation, Q&A, School Tours
* Sunday, Nov. 6 (1-3pm at HMS) Open House, School Tours
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We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences. We are here to here to support our residents, terrific students, and great schools.
Stop by: Hinsdale Public Library is located at 20 E. Maple Street.
Call: Our number is 630.986.1976.
Pinterest: Follow us on
Pinterest for great booklists, program updates and more!
Text Hinsdale to 66746.
Sincerely,
Hinsdale Public Library
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