Hinsdale Public Library
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
VOLUNTEER: Weekly Teen Volunteer Hour
Teens grades 6-12 can sign up for volunteer opportunities at the Library! Tasks may include craft preparation, toy cleaning, etc.
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Learn to Meditate: A Two Part Series
Join Zelma Chamberlain M.Ed during National Meditation Month for two-part workshop on how to meditate. Both novice and experienced meditators will be led to more focused, profound meditations.
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Thursday May 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mastering Your Home Network
Join our class and dive into the world of home networks! You'll learn how to optimize your WiFi and more,. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to smooth sailing with your connected devices.
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Friday May 10 All Day
HPL Book Box Jr.
Enjoy a pre-selected book for 3rd-5th graders and other fun bookish treats each month. Choose your preferred genre when you subscribe. Register once to receive boxes on May 10 and June 14.
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Friday May 10 All Day
HPL Teen Book Box
Enjoy a pre-selected book for 6th-12th graders and other fun bookish treats each month. Choose your preferred genre when you subscribe. Register once to receive boxes on May 10 and June 14.
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Friday May 10 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Toddler Art: Nature
Join us for a mini-storytime and craft all about living things and the great outdoors!
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Friday May 10 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Toddler Art: Nature
Join us for a mini-storytime and craft all about living things and the great outdoors!
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Friday May 10 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Game Time
Take some time to unwind at Teen Game Time! Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch or enjoy a classic board game in the Community Meeting Room.
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Friday May 10 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
HPL After Dark: Craft Beer Tasting
Join us in welcoming Imperial Oak to Hinsdale Public Library, where they will provide an overview of the industry and craft of brewing as well as a guided tasting of four different beers.
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Book Signing with the Zhou Brothers
Meet world renowned Chinese painters The Zhou Brothers during our Meet-and-Greet! Bring your book to have it signed.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
What is THAT? Apps to Identify Plants, Animals and Bugs
Learn about the different apps to help you identify plants, animals and even bugs! Hinsdalean and Illinois Master Naturalist Stephanie Rens-Domiano will detail the best apps and how to use them.
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Monday May 13 All Day
HPL Spring Spice Club
Register for HPL's Spring Spice Club and receive a spice selection curated especially Hinsdale patrons. You will receive a spice kit in March, April and May. HPL Cardholders only.
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Monday May 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Readers Social Club
Join our librarians for a fun afternoon of socializing, snacking, and sharing the books you've been reading. Please come visit with other book lovers & get suggestions for your To-Read list. Age 18+
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Monday May 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Continuing the Conversation
Join us for a discussion of Jeffrey Selingo's latest book, "Who Gets In and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions," facilitated by Hinsdale's Kim Anderson of Spotlight on College Advising.
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Drop-In Coffee and Conversation 2024
Join your friends, neighbors, and fellow residents for free coffee and each Tuesday morning. Discuss current events and new books, or simply relax for an hour on the Library's main floor.
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Tuesday May 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Finding Grace: Uncovering Her Life & Story
The Finding Grace exhibit is on display at HPL this May. Join historians Julia Bachrach and Jean Follett to learn more about Grace's extraordinary life and the work they did to uncover her story.
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Wednesday May 15 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
VOLUNTEER: Weekly Teen Volunteer Hour
Teens grades 6-12 can sign up for volunteer opportunities at the Library! Tasks may include craft preparation, toy cleaning, etc.
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Learn to Meditate: A Two Part Series
Join Zelma Chamberlain M.Ed during National Meditation Month for two-part workshop on how to meditate. Both novice and experienced meditators will be led to more focused, profound meditations.
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Thursday May 16 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Maker Club
Drop by the Storytime Room for Maker Club! We will have a variety of supplies out for you to create and use your imagination, as well as a different project to complete each week.
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Thursday May 16 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
VOLUNTEER: Maker Club
Teens grades 6-12 can sign up for volunteer opportunities at the Library! Tasks may include program help, craft preparation, toy cleaning, etc.
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Next Chapter Book Club
This program is for anyone 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities, regardless of verbal and reading skill. We read books together taking turns reading aloud.
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Thursday May 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Needlecraft Night
Bring your needlecraft project to work on, and enjoy some pleasant conversation with your fellow crafting enthusiasts!
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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Game Time
Take some time to unwind at Teen Game Time! Play Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch or enjoy a classic board game in the Community Meeting Room.
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Intro to Quilting with the Salt Creek Quilters Guild
If you are looking to get into quilting, come learn from the Salt Creek Quilters Guild. They will teach you the basics of quilting and will provide a taste of how to construct a simple block.