January Highlights

Storytime at Hinsdale Humane Society

Saturday, January 21

5:00 pm-7:00 pm

All ages are welcome for an after hours animal-themed storytime and tour of HHS, presented by both the HPL and HHS Junior Boards. Register here.

High School

Finals Service

January 16-19

1:00 pm-9:00 pm

Stress less over finals with snacks and study space provided at the Library.

HPL After Dark:

Jammin' in the Stacks

Friday, February 3

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

In partnership with 90.9 WDCB, jazz singer Allyssa Allgood will perform at our winter event. Beverages & refreshments provided. Register here.

MUSEUM PASSES offering free or discounted admission to tons of area attractions are available with your HPL Card. Get the full list here.

HPL Help Desk

Need help downloading an eBook to your Kindle or other devices? Wondering about Libby or Hoopla? Stop by the HPL Help Desk to get answers to all of your HPL-related app or digital resource questions.

Drop by the Tech Help Desk on Thursdays from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm or call 630.986.0078.

Library Programs

for Adults

Emigration from Europe: Ports of Departure: Tuesday, January 10

Library Book Club: "Remarkably Bright Creatures:" Wednesday, January 11

VIRTUAL: Inciting Joy - Conversation with Poet Ross Gay: Wednesday, January 11

Get Organized with Declutter 10: Saturday, January 14 (1 spot left!)

VIRTUAL: Colleen Moore's Fairy Castles: Wednesday, January 18

VIRTUAL: 2023 Economic Outlook with BMO Harris Private Wealth: Tuesday, January 24

Home Modifications for Aging in Place: Wednesday, January 25

Kitchen Tech: is it worth it?: Thursday, January 26

for High Schoolers

Manga & Anime Club: Thursday, January 12

VIRTUAL: Spotlight on College Admission Success: Thursday, Feb. 2

for Middle Schoolers

Middle School Book Club: Thursday, January 12

Diamond Painting: Monday, January 16

for Kids

Winter Storytime starts next week! Lots of options for babies, toddlers, and all ages.

Itty Bitty Storytime, Toddler Time, All Ages, Pajama Storytime, Saturday Storytime.

Toddler Art: Friday, January 13

Chinese New Year Celebration: Sunday, January 22

Snacks & Sculptures: Tuesday, January 24

Family BINGO Boogie: Thursday, January 26

Toddler Science: Friday, January 27 at 9:30 or 10:45

Family STEAM Saturday: Saturday, January 28

Family Fort Night: Tuesday, January 31

Connect with our Digital Collection

DOWNLOADABLES

eBooks & eAudiobooks, movies, magazines, music, and TV are available here.

RESEARCH & LEARNING

Consumer Reports, Morningstar, Mango Languages and other resources are available here.

LIBRARY OF THINGS

Devices for checkout include a projector & screen, Roku, hotspot, outdoor games, and more. Check availability here.

ONLINE NEWSPAPERS

Online access to Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and New York Times.

Get in Touch

For questions about your library card, email circulation@hinsdalelibrary.info.

For questions about digital services, email adultservices@hinsdalelibrary.info.

Call us at 630.986.1976.

Chat live with a librarian by clicking on the blue box at the bottom of our homepage during Library hours.

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