June 2017
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Mission Statement
We celebrate lifelong learning and foster community connections through innovative educational and cultural experiences. 
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9-9
Friday: 9-6
Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 12-6
Library Closings
The Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. No materials are due. 

Look for us in the Hinsdale Fourth of July parade handing out free children's books!
Summer Reading Club
Kids and teens are challenged to keep track of the days they spend reading to earn some great prizes! Join us on June 8 for the Kick-off Party, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm! Pick up a reading log at the Youth Services Desk. 
Adults explore the many ways we cross paths over books this summer. Attend one of our programs focused on bringing our community together to share books and the experience of reading. We are also bringing the TUB (Thumbs Up Box) back! Look for prizes at our  book-related events this summer. 
 
June 8-July 31 

Automatic Renewal
What is it?

  • Items are automatically renewed two days before their due date.
  • These renewals will happen for up to two loan periods.
  • Items that have holds on them will not be renewed.
  • You will receive email notification when items are renewed.

This new feature is scheduled to launch in June. 

Around Town
Uniquely Thursday 
Thursdays, June 22 and August 3
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Stop by our table for fun giveaways.

Lunch on the Lawn
Wednesday, June 14 at 12:30 pm
Bring your lunch to Burlington Park and enjoy Scribble Monster. 

Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesdays, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, and August 9, 23
6:30 pm-7:30 pm

The NCBC is a literacy program for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anyone can join, regardless of reading ability. Light refreshments will be served.

The June 14 session is full. You can join the waitlist.
Register here for the June 28 session. 

Adult Programs
Silent Reading Club
Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm
No registration required. 

Excel: Intermediate
Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 pm
This event is currently full. You can join the waitlist
 
Tech Talk Live: Streaming Music Decoded
Thursday, June 15 or June 29 at 2:30 pm 
 
Film Society
Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 pm:  Hidden Figures
No registration required. 
 
Italian - For Fun and Travel 
Monday, June 19
Beginners : 7:00 pm  Intermediate : 8:00 pm 
 
On Topic: When Breath Becomes Air
Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm
Teen Programs
Teen Book Cover BINGO
Wednesday, June 14, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Interactive Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Friday, June 16, 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

Drone University
Saturday, June 24, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Learning to Draw Optical Illusions
Monday, June 26, 4:00 pm-5:15 pm

Galaxy Chandeliers
Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Iron Chef Contest: Apps and Desserts
Wednesday, June 28, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
This event is full. You can join the waitlist.  

Teen Book Box
It's a subscription box filled with a pre-selected YA book and other fun, bookish treats! Register today for all three boxes: June 30, July 28, and August 25. 

Kids Programs 
Drop-in Programs
Family Dance Party
Friday, June 16 and 30, 10:00 am-10:45 am

Drop-in Storytime
Tuesday,
June 20 and 27 10:00 am-10:30 am

Daddy Day
Saturday, June 24, 9:30 am-11:00 am
Family Fun Mondays
Monday nights, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
All ages
Limit 80

June 12:
Big Run Wolf Ranch
June 19:
Science Alliance: bugs, beetles, and bookworms
June 26:
The Laser Comedy Show
Programs for Elementary Schoolers
Drop-by Fridays
Fridays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
Grades 2 and up. No registration required.

READ with Hinsdale Humane Society
Saturday, June 10, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Grades K-4. Register at the Youth Services Desk.

Captain Underpants Party
Tuesday, June 13, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Grades K and up. No registration required.

Coding Robotics: Spheros
Thursday, June 15, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Grades 3-5. Limit 10.

It's a Shopkins Party!
Tuesday, June 20
Grades K-2: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Grades 2-4: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm

Learning to Draw with Dan Laib
Monday, June 26
Grades K-2: 2:00 pm-2:45 pm: Animals
Grades 3-5: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Cartoons


For Young Children
Stay and Play
Fridays, June 9 and 23, 10:30 am-11:15 am
Babies through kindergarten with caregivers. No registration required.

Wendy and DB: Interactive Children's Music
Tuesday, June 13, 10:00 am-10:30 am
Babies to 2-year-olds with caregivers. No registration required.

Messy Art
Thursday, June 15, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Babies to kindergarten with caregivers. This program is currently full. You can join the waitlist.   
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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.

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Call: Our number is 630.986.1976.
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Sincerely,

Hinsdale Public Library