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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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Saturday, December 24
Sunday, December 25
Saturday, December 31 at 1:00 pm
Sunday, January 1
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Christmas Walk
Friday, December 2, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
We'll be at Hinsdale's Annual Christmas Walk! Stop by our table on Washington Street for a cookie and to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win something fun.
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The People of Havana by Gary Niederpruem
December 1-February 28
This collection of photographs is meant to give the viewer a sense of the people of Havana, their culture, and the harsh lifestyle that many of the citizens endure.
Artist's Reception
Thursday, January 12, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Meet the artist and view his work at this open house.
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Starting December 9, our online calendar for events and room registration will have a new look. New features include group registration, email reminders, and the ability to add events to your personal calendar.
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HPL After Dark: Jammin' in the Stacks
Featuring Jazz Vocalist Rose Colella
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Friday, January 27
7:00 pm
The Library is partnering with WDCB Radio to bring the Rose Colella Quartet to Hinsdale. Vocalist Rose Colella
performs regularly at Chicago's top jazz clubs and hotels, including The Jazz Showcase and The Green Mill. As always, our HPL After Dark events are free and open to the public and include beverages and refreshments. Register at the Library, over the phone, or
online.
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| Alexander Hamilton: The American Rags to Riches Story |
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Learn about the man behind the hit Broadway musical and our ten dollar bill, as local actor Terrence Lynch portrays Alexander Hamilton. Born in the Caribbean and abandoned as a child, he overcame his humble beginnings to create new opportunities for himself by becoming a lawyer, Revolutionary War hero, George Washington's senior aide, and the first Secretary of the Treasury. Register at the Library, over the phone, or
online.
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Holiday Hosting Series
Impress your guests this season with creative drinks, appetizers, and decorations presented by some of the best in their fields.
Your Holiday Home with Janie Petkus
Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Limit 50.
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.
Monday, December 12
Beginners : 7:00 pm Intermediate: 8:00 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, December 15: Secondhand Lions
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DIY Tuesdays
Drop by the Teen Lounge for card making. No registration required.
Tuesday, December 13, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Not Your Average Book Club
Bookish people unite! Check the calendar for each month's title. You are welcome to attend even if you haven't read it. No registration required.
Wednesday, December 14, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Stress Less: Winter Finals Service
Snacks, water, space to study, and a Stress Less Room with fun, stress-free activities!
Saturday, December 17-Wednesday, December 21
Create Your Own Gingerbread House
Thursday, December 22, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Limit 12.
Teen Book Box
It's a subscription box filled with a pre-selected YA book and other fun, bookish treats! Pick up the box at the Youth Services Desk on
Thursday, December 22.
Registration is required.
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Winter storytime registration begins January 3.
January 17-February 23
Visit hinsdalelibrary.info, select Calendar, then find the name of the class you would like to register for on either January 17, 18, or 19. Click on the name of the class and follow the registration prompt. |
Pokemon Holidays
Saturday, December 3, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Daddy Day
Saturday, December 10, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Hinsdale in LEGOs
Tuesday, December 27-Wednesday, December 28, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Noon Year's Eve Party
Saturday, December 31, 10:30 am-12:15 pm
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Programs for Elementary Schoolers
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R.E.A.D. with Hinsdale Humane Society
Saturday, December 10, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Grades K-4. Register at the Library or over the phone. Limit 8.
Create Your Own Gingerbread House
Thursday, December 22, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
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My First Storytime
Fridays, November 11-December 16, 9:15 am-9:30 am
Babies through 12-months with caregiver. No registration required.
Stay and Play
Fridays, December 2 and 16, 10:00 am-11:15 am
Babies through kindergarten with caregivers. No registration required.
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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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