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Off the Page: Hinsdale Central - A History Like No Other

Author talk with Will Gaffney
2025-09-10 19:00:00 2025-09-10 19:45:00 America/Chicago Off the Page: Hinsdale Central - A History Like No Other HCHS boasts a rich history dating back to 1879. From donkey basketball to countless championships, two recent Hinsdale Central graduates bring the stories to life. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 10
7:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 19:00:00 2025-09-10 19:45:00 America/Chicago Off the Page: Hinsdale Central - A History Like No Other HCHS boasts a rich history dating back to 1879. From donkey basketball to countless championships, two recent Hinsdale Central graduates bring the stories to life. Hinsdale Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Hinsdale Public Library

Community Meeting Room

HCHS boasts a rich history dating back to 1879. From donkey basketball to countless championships, two recent Hinsdale Central graduates bring the stories to life.

Local author Will Gaffney joins us to share his new book, Hinsdale Central: A History Like No Other.

Hinsdale Central: A History Like No Other tells the stories of our beloved local high school, which boasts a rich and fascinating history dating back to 1879. From donkey basketball to countless championships, the stories are brought to life by two recent Hinsdale Central graduates.

This event will have an author talk followed by questions. Books will be available for sale.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education | Culture | Books |

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