The first snow has finally fallen! Our devices for checkout are a great way to stay connected while staying in this winter.
Great New Reads
Recommended reads for 6th-8th graders from Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills Public Libraries. Check out the video reviews here.
Featured in The Hinsdalean
In an annual year-end column, our Board President shared how we adapted and evolved this past year. In the same issue, our monthly column was also a nice reminder that winter is a welcoming season.
Library Programs
Please note, the location of some programs have changed. Registration is required. Include an email address when registering and an online meeting invitation will be before virtual sessions.
Register for take-home programs to receive pick-up instructions. Kits for kids and teens can be picked up downstairs in Youth Services.
The Library joined a statewide cooperative program to bring high-quality online events to you. The first event is An Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia on January 26 at 7pm. Register and learn more about upcoming events here.
A full list of winter programs is available online.
eBooks and eAudiobooks: Find current and popular titles on Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla.
Movies, Music, and TV: Browse Hoopla for a selection of all three. Kanopy offers movies, documentaries, and Great Courses.
Magazines: Flipster has over 30 magazines available digitally.
For Kids: Special collections in Kanopy and Hoopla are curated just for kids.
There are temporary borrowing increases on all of these services. With your HPL card, get started at hinsdalelibrary.info/downloadables.
Great Courses:Visit libbyapp.com or download the Libby app on your phone or tablet. Follow the instructions to sign in with your HPL card and then look for the "Extras" link to find The Great Courses. Watch as many of the 250 Great Courses titles as you'd like during your one-week checkout period!
Ancestry.com, Mango Languages, and other learning resources are available on our Digital Resources page.
We also have a Circulating Technology collection! Devices for checkout include a projector and screen, hotspots, Roku, and more. Check availability here.
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