Hinsdale Public Library

Phone (630)986-1976

          The Hinsdale Public Library, a 30,000 square feet facility, is located in the west wing of the Memorial Building.
          Services include general and business reference assistance in response to information requests; computer searches of automated databases; a full range of story times, reading clubs, and other programs for children and young adults; and interlibrary loan. Microcomputers, typewriters, and coin-operated photocopiers (including a color copier) are available for use in the library. The library's meeting rooms and display cases can be booked for use by local not-for-profit organizations.
          The library’s Website, which was unveiled in June 1998, can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.hinsdale.lib.il.us. Internet stations for public are available.
           Materials available at the library include books (111,000 volumes), magazines and newspapers (over 330 subscriptions), audio cassettes and compact discs (about 3,400 recordings, including over 1,200 audio books), video cassettes (over 1,700 items), and equipment (including CD players and slide, or overhead projectors). Most materials may be borrowed for home use.
          The library is a member of the Suburban Library System (SLS). Hinsdale and other SLS libraries share a computer system which provides for the circulation of materials and gives each library access to the holdings of all participating libraries. SLS's interlibrary loan and reference services enable library users to draw upon materials available at libraries throughout the nation.
          The library has one of the highest circulation transactions-per-capita rates in Illinois.  Last year, over 282,000 items were loaned.
          There is an active Friends of the Library group which provides supplementary financial support to the library. Funds come from annual membership dues and semi-annual book sales. Information about joining the Friends and about making donations of books and recordings for the sales is available at the library.